Most viewed - Nihonmatsu Castle (Kasumigajo Park) 二本松城・霞ヶ城公園 |
Nihonmatsu Castle, also popularly called Kasumigajo Castle, is on a low hill amid the flat plains of central Nihonmatsu, Fukushima. It is one of Japan's 100 Famous Castles as well as one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom Sites.306 views
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Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡245 views
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Cherry blossom petals fall in the wind.210 views
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About the Poetry monument for Takamura Chieko. 高村 智恵子204 views
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Poetry monument for poet Takamura Chieko (1886-1938). 高村 智恵子203 views
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The steps lead to Minowa Gate. 箕輪門197 views
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Panorama of Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.188 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.182 views
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Marvelous views of cherry blossoms from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.182 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Minowa Gate was reconstructed in Aug. 1982 at a cost of 200 million yen. 箕輪門181 views
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Statue of the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps at Nihonmatsu Castle, Fukushima.177 views
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Weeping cherry tree and Nihonmatsu Castle's Minowa Gate.173 views
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Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps at Nihonmatsu Castle, Fukushima. They were age 12 to 17 who fought and died in the Boshin War.171 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.171 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.168 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai142 views
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Many cherry trees in front of the Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai.129 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai121 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.104 views
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About Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.102 views
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During the Edo Period, Nihonmatsu Castle was the residence of the Niwa clan who ruled Nihonmatsu. Approaching Kasumigajo Castle main entrance.100 views
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The Sannomaru area is fringed with cherry blossoms.100 views
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Stone foundation of the central tower or donjon.100 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps who fought and died in the Boshin War.100 views
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Karamete-mon Gate99 views
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Way up to the Honmaru.98 views
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Near the main castle entrance is a statue of the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps who fought and died in the Boshin War. 97 views
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Statue of Nihonmatsu native Yamada Osamu (1841-1921) who built Japan's first mechanized, private-sector silk milling factory on the castle grounds in 1873. 山田脩の銅像96 views
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Aioi Waterfall is a small waterfall flowing into a pond. Built in 1934 using the natural terrain.96 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.96 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle is a National Historic Site. The castle is part of Kasumigajo Park.95 views
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So I took my chances and quickly went up the stairs. Yes, there were signs of a mud slide. I had come all the way here from Tokyo.95 views
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Marvelous views of cherry blossoms from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.95 views
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Although it lacks a central tower or donjon, Nihonmatsu Castle features impressive stone walls and gate (reconstructed), not to mention many cherry tees and pine trees.94 views
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Statue of poet Takamura Chieko (1886-1938). 高村 智恵子94 views
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Map of Kasumigajo Park.94 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps who fought and died in the Boshin War.94 views
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Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸93 views
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The city of Nihonmatsu as seen from Nihonmatsu Castle.93 views
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Stone foundation of the central tower or donjon.93 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps who fought and died in the Boshin War.93 views
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About the Monument.93 views
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About Minowa Gate's Akamatsu pine trees.92 views
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Path covered with wood chips. No smoking here.92 views
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Steps going up to the top Honmaru keep, but it was roped off since it was deemed hazardous due to rock slides. There was no such warning before you climb up here.92 views
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Karamete-mon Gate92 views
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Karamete-mon Gate92 views
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About the marker for the Kasumigajo Castle built in 1953.92 views
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Going to the top of the Honmaru stone foundation.92 views
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Part of the path is covered with wood chips.91 views
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Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. It is 16 meters deep. 日影の井戸91 views
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From Karamete-mon Gate are these steps going to the hilltop Honmaru. This was also closed off to visitors due to mudslide.91 views
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Marker for the Kasumigajo Castle built in 1953.91 views
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Scenery guide on the stone foundation of Nihonmatsu Castle's central tower or donjon.91 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps who fought and died in the Boshin War.91 views
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Steps on Minowa Gate. We cannot enter inside the gate. 箕輪門90 views
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Sannomaru90 views
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View from atop Karamete-mon Gate.90 views
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About Karamete-mon Gate.90 views
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Steps going to the Honmaru. I noticed that people still were going up to the Honmaru.90 views
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Finally at the Honmaru.90 views
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Since the Honmaru central keep is on a hilltop, it affords great views of the city. Only a short hike to the top. Pine trees and castle wall.89 views
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About Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸89 views
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Hilltop Honmaru stone foundation.89 views
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View of the mountains.89 views
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門88 views
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Stone marker indicating that Emperor Meiji came here.88 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.88 views
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From Sannomaru, there is a hiking trail going up the hill.88 views
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Small shrine in front of Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸88 views
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Marvelous views from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.88 views
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About the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps at Nihonmatsu Castle.87 views
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Main entrance to Nihonmatsu Castle.87 views
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The original Minowa Gate burned down during the Boshin War (1868-69). It got its name from Minowa village near the castle where they procured the large logs for the gate. 箕輪門87 views
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An "X" mark is the family crest of the Niwa Clan.87 views
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About Yamada Osamu. He even went to New York to sell his silk in 1877.87 views
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Large akamatsu pine trees next to Minowa Gate in Nihonmatsu Castle.86 views
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Cherry blossoms in Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡86 views
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Tea ceremony house named Senshintei. 洗心亭86 views
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Marker for Nihonmatsu Castle.85 views
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About Aioi Waterfall.85 views
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Minowa Gate. 箕輪門84 views
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About Minowa Gate. 箕輪門84 views
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Markers for a Famous Cherry Blossom Site.83 views
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Sannomaru83 views
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門82 views
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Greenery area midway up to the top.82 views
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