Most viewed - Matsue Castle 松江城 |
Amid a complex of moats, stone walls, and reconstructed turrets, the main castle tower largely retains its original 17th-century construction and stands five stories high. 308 views
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Map of castle grounds and my bicycle.112 views
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Built in 1611, Matsue Castle is Japan's latest and fifth castle whose main tower tower has been designated as a National Treasure (on July 8, 2015).105 viewsMatsue Castle is open 8:30 am to 6:30 pm (or 5 pm during Oct. to Mar.). No holidays. Admission is ¥280 for foreigners. Combination ticket that includes admission to the Lafcadio Hearn Museum is also available.
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View of Lake Shinji from Matsue Castle.103 views
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Jozan Inari Shrine by Hearn.67 views
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Uchibori Moat behind Matsue Castle.65 views
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Matsue Castle moat boat.65 views
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Horse-washing Pond.64 views
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Jozan Inari Shrine64 views
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Nice stonework at Matsue Castle.63 views
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Camellia flowers63 views
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Map of Matsue Castle.63 views
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Gokoku Shrine61 views
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Uchibori Moat behind Matsue Castle. This is near the Lafcadio Hearn Museum and home.59 views
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Inui Turret used to be here.54 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.52 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.52 views
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Matsue Castle's main tower is basically a museum with showcases of samurai artifacts. No air conditioning.52 views
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Inside the South Turret.52 views
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South Turret overlooking the Shimane Prefectural Capital.51 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.51 views
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Up the stairs.51 views
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Scale model of Matsue Castle.51 views
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The ceiling has a sprinkler system.51 views
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Location of the castle lord's palace.51 views
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South Turret window.51 views
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View from South Turret.51 views
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View of the Central Turret from the Kounkaku balcony.51 views
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About Matsue Castle according to Hearn.50 views
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Matsue Castle's basement was a backup space to store food in case of any attack.50 views
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Samurai armor inside Matsue Castle.50 views
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Castle windows.50 views
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Going down Matsue Castle.50 views
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About the Ninomaru.50 views
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Castle wall along the stone wall.50 views
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After Crown Prince Yoshihito stayed here, the Kounkaku was used for a variety of purposes. During the 1940s war years, it was the Japanese Navy's personnel office. 50 viewsAfter the war, Kounkaku served as an annex for the Shimane Prefectural Capital until 1952. Then it housed the Matsue Board of Education until 1962. A local museum from 1973–2011. Then after renovations were completed in 2015, the building was opened to the public in Oct. 2015.
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Entrance hall of the stately Kounkaku. Free admission.50 views
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Entrance to the Kounkaku's upper floor.50 views
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The lodging quarters for Crown Prince Yoshihito had only three rooms. Entrance room in the middle.50 views
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Matsue Shrine's heart-shaped ema prayer tablets.50 views
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Matsue Castle's South Turret.49 views
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South Turret 49 views
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Matsue Castle's South Turret 49 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.49 views
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Besides Matsue Castle, the other four National Treasure castle towers are at Hikone Castle (Shiga Prefecture), Matsumoto Castle (Nagano), Inuyama Castle (Aichi), and Himeji Castle (Hyogo).49 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.49 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.49 views
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Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.49 views
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Matsue Castle's entrance hall. You must take off your shoes. Admission charged. Foreigners may get a discount.49 views
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Water well in Matsue Castle's basement.49 views
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Water well in Matsue Castle's basement. It's 24 meters deep.49 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.49 views
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1st floor.49 views
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Castle window49 views
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Lacquerware49 views
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Matchlock guns49 views
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Up to the next floor.49 views
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Opening to drop stones.49 views
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Scale models of Matsue city on this floor.49 views
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Ceiling49 views
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Final stairs to the top floor of Matsue Castle.49 views
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Certificate indicating that Matsue Castle is a National Treasure.49 views
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Ceiling.49 views
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Shimane Art Museum.49 views
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Matsue Castle roof tiles.49 views
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Inside Taiko Drum Turret.49 views
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Central Turret (Naka Yagura). Reconstructed in 2001.49 views
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About the Central Turret.49 views
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South Turret upper floor.49 views
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Kounkaku exhibition room on 1st floor.49 views
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Living room for the Crown Prince Yoshihito. The carpets and curtains are replicas since the originals no longer exist.49 views
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Bedroom for the Crown Prince Yoshihito.49 views
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About Crown Prince Yoshihito's quarters.49 views
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View of the Central Turret from the Kounkaku balcony.49 views
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Kounkaku balcony.49 views
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Kounkaku balcony.49 views
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About Matsue Shrine.49 views
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Mao of Matsue Castle.48 views
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Statue of Lord Horio Yoshiharu who first built Matsue Castle in 1611.48 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.48 views
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Map of Matsue Castle.48 views
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.48 views
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About the lower area of Ninomaru.48 views
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.48 views
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Ninomaru48 views
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Ichinomon Gate to enter the Honmaru of Matsue Castle.48 views
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Matsue Castle's Tenshu main tower, a national Treasure since July 2015. 天守48 views
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Front view of About Matsue Castle tower.48 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle toward the rear.48 views
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Back of Matsue Castle.48 views
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Matsue Castle's basement displays the old shachi roof ornaments.48 views
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Stairs are somewhat steep.48 views
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Samurai armor48 views
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Horse implements48 views
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Arrows48 views
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Battle fan48 views
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Sword handguards48 views
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Scale model of Matsue Castle's wooden frame.48 views
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Looks like the pillars were stapled together.48 views
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Top floor of Matsue Castle.48 views
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View from the top of Matsue Castle.48 views
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View from the top of Matsue Castle overlooking the entrance area.48 views
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Stairs on Matsue Castle's top deck.48 views
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Rest house near the castle tower.48 views
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Taiko Drum Turret (Taiko Yagura). Reconstructed in 2001.48 views
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About the Taiko Drum Turret.48 views
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Inside the Central Turret.48 views
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South Turret (Minami Yagura). Reconstructed in 2000.48 views
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South Turret ceiling.48 views
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South Turret ceiling.48 views
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South Turret pillar.48 views
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Kounkaku's upper floor.48 views
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One end of the Kounkaku's upper floor was the lodging quarters for Crown Prince Yoshihito who stayed here in 1907 while he toured the San'in Region.48 views
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Kounkaku signboard.48 views
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Matsue Shrine48 views
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Exiting Matsue Castle the back way.48 views
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Easily accessible by a short bus ride from JR Matsue Station. Just hop on the Lakeline Loop bus and get of at "Kokuho Matsue-jo." Runs every 20 min.47 views
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You can see this stone wall topped by three turrets.47 views
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When you get off the Lakeline bus, you will be near this moat and Otemon Gate.47 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. They were reconstructed in 2001.47 views
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Shimane Prefectural Capital is next to Matsue Castle.47 views
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Matsue Castle's Central Turret.47 views
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Uchibori Moat47 views
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Taiko Drum Turret47 views
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Stone steps to Matsue Castle.47 views
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Matsue Castle's main tower (National Treasure). It was built as a watchtower and it was not a residence for the castle lord.47 views
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About Matsue Castle.47 views
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Side view of the entrance hall.47 views
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Matsue Castle's roof corners.47 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.47 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.47 views
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Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.47 views
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Matchlock gun bullets47 views
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Stairs to the next level.47 views
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The top floor of Matsue Castle has open windows on all four sides. 47 views
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Lake Shinji as seen from Matsue Castle. 穴道湖47 views
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Ceiling beams in Matsue Castle 47 views
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View of Ninomaru where the castle lord's palace was.47 views
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About the Ninomaru of Matsue Castle.47 views
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Inside the Central Turret.47 views
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Kounkaku balcony.47 views
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Matsue Shrine's heart-shaped ema prayer tablets.47 views
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Thanks to a wealthy farmer and former Matsue samurai, Matsue Castle was saved and not destroyed like most other castles.46 viewsOne of the San'in Region's major sights and one of the major castles along the Sea of Japan coast.
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret.46 views
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The main castle tower can also be seen.46 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. 46 views
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South Turret 46 views
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South Turret and plum blossoms.46 views
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South Turret and stone wall.46 views
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Plaque marking Matsue Castle as one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom spots.46 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle.46 views
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These pictures were taken in ealry Jan. so the trees and grass are not so green.46 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.46 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.46 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.46 views
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Sword46 views
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Samurai armor46 views
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Models of castle bridges.46 views
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Matsue Castle roof corner.46 views
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Openings in the castle wall to shoot weapons.46 views
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About the South Turret.46 views
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View from South Turret.46 views
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Within the Ninomaru of Matsue Castle, the Kounkaku was a guesthouse originally built in 1903 for Crown Prince Yoshihito (Emperor Taisho). 興雲閣46 views
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Stairs to the upper floor.46 views
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Kounkaku balcony.46 views
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About Matsue Castle, noe of only 12 castles in Japan that retain the original building. Built by Horio Yoshiharu and first occupied by the Horio Clan 1600–1633.45 viewsCastle was also occupied by the Kyogoku Clan (Tadataka) and Matsudaira Clan (1638–1871).
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Shachi ornaments on Matsue Castle.45 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.45 views
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The South Turret has an upper floor.45 views
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Corridor of Kounkaku.45 views
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Leaving Matsue Castle tower.45 views
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Chairs44 views
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Opening to drop stones.44 views
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Statue of Lord Horio Yoshiharu who first built Matsue Castle.43 views
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Door to the balcony.43 views
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