Most viewed - Matsue 松江市 |
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. 315 views
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Yaegaki Shrine's wedded trees.263 views
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Lake Shinji, Matsue237 views
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Yaegaki Shrine, Matsue 八重垣神社225 views
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Yomegashima island and Jizo statues, Lake Shinji, Matsue, Shimane Pref.224 views
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Kamosu Shrine in Matsue, Shimane. 神魂神社216 views
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Fudoki-no-Oka Okadayama tumulus, Matsue 風土記の丘211 views
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Shimane Art Museum rabbits173 views
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Lake Shinji and Matsu pine trees121 views
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Map of castle grounds and my bicycle.118 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).114 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.112 views
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The famous giant tortoise at Gesshoji Temple, Matsue. They put a stone pillar on its back so it wouldn't walk around at night and wreak havoc. Animal cruelty?110 views
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JR Matsue Station 松江駅108 views
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Yaegaki Shrine 八重垣神社105 views
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Jizo statue at Lake Shinji, Matsue.101 views
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Almost sunset over Lake Shinji99 views
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The famous giant tortoise at Gesshoji Temple, Matsue.99 views
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Fudoki-no-Oka Okadayama tumulus97 views
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A couple tries to find out how strong their bond will be.96 views
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View of garden in Lafcadio Hearn's old residence.92 views
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Yomegashima island and Jizo statues, Lake Shinji90 views
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Uchibori Moat behind Matsue Castle.77 views
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Jozan Inari Shrine by Hearn.75 views
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Matsue Castle moat boat.74 views
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Jozan Inari Shrine73 views
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Nice stonework at Matsue Castle.72 views
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Horse-washing Pond.71 views
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Map of Matsue Castle.71 views
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Camellia flowers70 views
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Gokoku Shrine66 views
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Up the stairs.64 views
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Uchibori Moat behind Matsue Castle. This is near the Lafcadio Hearn Museum and home.64 views
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Ceiling.63 views
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Water well in Matsue Castle's basement. It's 24 meters deep.62 views
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Inui Turret used to be here.62 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.61 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.61 views
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Lacquerware61 views
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Up to the next floor.61 views
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Shimane Art Museum.61 views
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Location of the castle lord's palace.61 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.60 views
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Back of Matsue Castle.60 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.60 views
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1st floor.60 views
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Matsue Castle's main tower is basically a museum with showcases of samurai artifacts. No air conditioning.60 views
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Opening to drop stones.60 views
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Scale models of Matsue city on this floor.60 views
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Matsue Castle roof corner.60 views
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About the Ninomaru.60 views
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Taiko Drum Turret (Taiko Yagura). Reconstructed in 2001.60 views
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Inside Taiko Drum Turret.60 views
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About the Taiko Drum Turret.60 views
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Castle wall along the stone wall.60 views
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Central Turret (Naka Yagura). Reconstructed in 2001.60 views
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About the Central Turret.60 views
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Inside the South Turret.60 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. 60 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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Kounkaku's upper floor.60 views
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The lodging quarters for Crown Prince Yoshihito had only three rooms. Entrance room in the middle.60 views
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Kounkaku balcony.60 views
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South Turret overlooking the Shimane Prefectural Capital.59 views
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Statue of Lord Horio Yoshiharu who first built Matsue Castle in 1611.59 views
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Matsue Castle's basement was a backup space to store food in case of any attack.59 views
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Castle window59 views
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Horse implements59 views
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Arrows59 views
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Matchlock guns59 views
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Scale model of Matsue Castle.59 views
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Castle windows.59 views
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Final stairs to the top floor of Matsue Castle.59 views
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The ceiling has a sprinkler system.59 views
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View from the top of Matsue Castle.59 views
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Going down Matsue Castle.59 views
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About the South Turret.59 views
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South Turret window.59 views
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Kounkaku exhibition room on 1st floor.59 views
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Bedroom for the Crown Prince Yoshihito.59 views
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View of the Central Turret from the Kounkaku balcony.59 views
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The main castle tower can also be seen.58 views
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Matsue Castle's South Turret.58 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.58 views
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Map of Matsue Castle.58 views
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About Matsue Castle according to Hearn.58 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.58 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.58 views
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Water well in Matsue Castle's basement.58 views
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Matsue Castle's basement displays the old shachi roof ornaments.58 views
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Samurai armor inside Matsue Castle.58 views
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Stairs are somewhat steep.58 views
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Stairs to the next level.58 views
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Ceiling58 views
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Top floor of Matsue Castle.58 views
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View of Ninomaru where the castle lord's palace was.58 views
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Inside the Central Turret.58 views
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South Turret upper floor.58 views
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View from South Turret.58 views
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Entrance to the Kounkaku's upper floor.58 views
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View of the Central Turret from the Kounkaku balcony.58 views
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Matsue Shrine's heart-shaped ema prayer tablets.58 views
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You can see this stone wall topped by three turrets.57 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret.57 views
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Matsue Castle's South Turret 57 views
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Plaque marking Matsue Castle as one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom spots.57 views
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.57 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.57 views
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Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.57 views
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Matsue Castle's entrance hall. You must take off your shoes. Admission charged. Foreigners may get a discount.57 views
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Certificate indicating that Matsue Castle is a National Treasure.57 views
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Matsue Castle roof tiles.57 views
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Rest house near the castle tower.57 views
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Openings in the castle wall to shoot weapons.57 views
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The South Turret has an upper floor.57 views
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South Turret pillar.57 views
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View from South Turret.57 views
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Entrance hall of the stately Kounkaku. Free admission.57 views
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Matsue Shrine57 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.56 views
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Shimane Prefectural Capital is next to Matsue Castle.56 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. 56 views
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South Turret 56 views
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Mao of Matsue Castle.56 views
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Uchibori Moat56 views
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Taiko Drum Turret56 views
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Stone steps to Matsue Castle.56 views
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About Matsue Castle.56 views
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Matsue Castle's roof corners.56 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.56 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle toward the rear.56 views
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Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.56 views
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Samurai armor56 views
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Matchlock gun bullets56 views
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Battle fan56 views
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Sword handguards56 views
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Scale model of Matsue Castle's wooden frame.56 views
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Models of castle bridges.56 views
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About the Ninomaru of Matsue Castle.56 views
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Inside the Central Turret.56 views
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South Turret ceiling.56 views
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Kounkaku balcony.56 views
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About Matsue Shrine.56 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. They were reconstructed in 2001.55 views
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.55 views
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About the lower area of Ninomaru.55 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle.55 views
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Ichinomon Gate to enter the Honmaru of Matsue Castle.55 views
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Front view of About Matsue Castle tower.55 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.55 views
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Looks like the pillars were stapled together.55 views
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The top floor of Matsue Castle has open windows on all four sides. 55 views
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View from the top of Matsue Castle overlooking the entrance area.55 views
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Lake Shinji as seen from Matsue Castle. 穴道湖55 views
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Stairs on Matsue Castle's top deck.55 views
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South Turret ceiling.55 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.55 views
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Living room for the Crown Prince Yoshihito. The carpets and curtains are replicas since the originals no longer exist.55 views
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About Crown Prince Yoshihito's quarters.55 views
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Door to the balcony.55 views
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Kounkaku signboard.55 views
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Exiting Matsue Castle the back way.55 views
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South Turret and stone wall.54 views
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Matsue Castle's Tenshu main tower, a national Treasure since July 2015. 天守54 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).54 views
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These pictures were taken in ealry Jan. so the trees and grass are not so green.54 views
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Side view of the entrance hall.54 views
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Chairs54 views
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Samurai armor54 views
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Matsue Shrine's heart-shaped ema prayer tablets.54 views
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When you get off the Lakeline bus, you will be near this moat and Otemon Gate.53 views
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South Turret 53 views
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Matsue Castle's Central Turret.53 views
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Ninomaru53 views
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Shachi ornaments on Matsue Castle.53 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.53 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.53 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.53 views
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Sword53 views
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Ceiling beams in Matsue Castle 53 views
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South Turret (Minami Yagura). Reconstructed in 2000.53 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53 views
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Kounkaku balcony.53 views
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