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. 308 views
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Yaegaki Shrine's wedded trees.251 views
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Lake Shinji, Matsue229 views
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Yomegashima island and Jizo statues, Lake Shinji, Matsue, Shimane Pref.217 views
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Yaegaki Shrine, Matsue 八重垣神社217 views
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Kamosu Shrine in Matsue, Shimane. 神魂神社205 views
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Fudoki-no-Oka Okadayama tumulus, Matsue 風土記の丘201 views
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Shimane Art Museum rabbits163 views
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Map of castle grounds and my bicycle.113 views
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Lake Shinji and Matsu pine trees112 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).108 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.105 views
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JR Matsue Station 松江駅100 views
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Yaegaki Shrine 八重垣神社95 views
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Jizo statue at Lake Shinji, Matsue.95 views
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Almost sunset over Lake Shinji90 views
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A couple tries to find out how strong their bond will be.90 views
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Fudoki-no-Oka Okadayama tumulus90 views
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View of garden in Lafcadio Hearn's old residence.85 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?84 views
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The famous giant tortoise at Gesshoji Temple, Matsue.84 views
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Yomegashima island and Jizo statues, Lake Shinji83 views
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Jozan Inari Shrine by Hearn.67 views
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Matsue Castle moat boat.67 views
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Uchibori Moat behind Matsue Castle.66 views
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Camellia flowers65 views
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Nice stonework at Matsue Castle.64 views
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Horse-washing Pond.64 views
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Jozan Inari Shrine64 views
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Gokoku Shrine63 views
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Map of Matsue Castle.63 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.55 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.53 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.53 views
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Up the stairs.53 views
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Location of the castle lord's palace.53 views
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Inside the South Turret.53 views
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About Matsue Castle according to Hearn.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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Scale model of Matsue Castle.52 views
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The ceiling has a sprinkler system.52 views
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Castle wall along the stone wall.52 views
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View from South Turret.52 views
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The lodging quarters for Crown Prince Yoshihito had only three rooms. Entrance room in the middle.52 views
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View of the Central Turret from the Kounkaku balcony.52 views
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Matsue Castle's South Turret.51 views
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South Turret overlooking the Shimane Prefectural Capital.51 views
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Matsue Castle's South Turret 51 views
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.51 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.51 views
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Water well in Matsue Castle's basement. It's 24 meters deep.51 views
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Matsue Castle's basement was a backup space to store food in case of any attack.51 views
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1st floor.51 views
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Samurai armor inside Matsue Castle.51 views
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Lacquerware51 views
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Ceiling.51 views
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Shimane Art Museum.51 views
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Going down Matsue Castle.51 views
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Central Turret (Naka Yagura). Reconstructed in 2001.51 views
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South Turret upper floor.51 views
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South Turret window.51 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. 51 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 to the Kounkaku's upper floor.51 views
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Bedroom for the Crown Prince Yoshihito.51 views
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Matsue Shrine's heart-shaped ema prayer tablets.51 views
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South Turret 50 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.50 views
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Taiko Drum Turret50 views
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Ichinomon Gate to enter the Honmaru of Matsue Castle.50 views
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Back of Matsue Castle.50 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.50 views
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Samurai armor50 views
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Arrows50 views
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Up to the next floor.50 views
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Opening to drop stones.50 views
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Scale models of Matsue city on this floor.50 views
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Castle windows.50 views
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Ceiling50 views
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Final stairs to the top floor of Matsue Castle.50 views
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Certificate indicating that Matsue Castle is a National Treasure.50 views
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Matsue Castle roof tiles.50 views
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Rest house near the castle tower.50 views
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About the Ninomaru.50 views
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About the Central Turret.50 views
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Entrance hall of the stately Kounkaku. Free admission.50 views
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Kounkaku exhibition room on 1st floor.50 views
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Kounkaku's upper floor.50 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.50 views
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Kounkaku balcony.50 views
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Kounkaku balcony.50 views
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Mao of Matsue Castle.49 views
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Statue of Lord Horio Yoshiharu who first built Matsue Castle in 1611.49 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.49 views
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About the lower area of Ninomaru.49 views
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Ninomaru49 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.49 views
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Matsue Castle's Tenshu main tower, a national Treasure since July 2015. 天守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 the entrance hall.49 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.49 views
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Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.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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Stairs are somewhat steep.49 views
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Castle window49 views
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Horse implements49 views
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Matchlock guns49 views
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Battle fan49 views
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Models of castle bridges.49 views
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Looks like the pillars were stapled together.49 views
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Top floor of Matsue Castle.49 views
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View from the top of Matsue Castle overlooking the entrance area.49 views
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Lake Shinji as seen from Matsue Castle. 穴道湖49 views
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Matsue Castle roof corner.49 views
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Ceiling beams in Matsue Castle 49 views
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Taiko Drum Turret (Taiko Yagura). Reconstructed in 2001.49 views
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Inside Taiko Drum Turret.49 views
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About the Taiko Drum Turret.49 views
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Openings in the castle wall to shoot weapons.49 views
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Inside the Central Turret.49 views
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Inside the Central Turret.49 views
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South Turret ceiling.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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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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Matsue Shrine49 views
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About Matsue Shrine.49 views
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Exiting Matsue Castle the back way.49 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.48 views
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You can see this stone wall topped by three turrets.48 views
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When you get off the Lakeline bus, you will be near this moat and Otemon Gate.48 views
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The main castle tower can also be seen.48 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. 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 Matsue Castle.48 views
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Front view of About Matsue Castle tower.48 views
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Matsue Castle's roof corners.48 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.48 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle toward the rear.48 views
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Matsue Castle's basement displays the old shachi roof ornaments.48 views
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Matchlock gun bullets48 views
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Sword handguards48 views
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Samurai armor48 views
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Scale model of Matsue Castle's wooden frame.48 views
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Stairs to the next level.48 views
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The top floor of Matsue Castle has open windows on all four sides. 48 views
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View from the top of Matsue Castle.48 views
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Stairs on Matsue Castle's top deck.48 views
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View of Ninomaru where the castle lord's palace was.48 views
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About the Ninomaru of Matsue Castle.48 views
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South Turret (Minami Yagura). Reconstructed in 2000.48 views
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About the South Turret.48 views
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The South Turret has an upper floor.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 signboard.48 views
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Matsue Shrine's heart-shaped ema prayer tablets.48 views
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Leaving Matsue Castle tower.48 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.47 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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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 1600–1633.47 viewsCastle was also occupied by the Kyogoku Clan (Tadataka) and Matsudaira Clan (1638–1871).
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret.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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South Turret 47 views
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Matsue Castle's Central Turret.47 views
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South Turret and stone wall.47 views
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Uchibori Moat47 views
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Stone steps to Matsue Castle.47 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.47 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.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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Sword47 views
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View from South Turret.47 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47 views
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Corridor of Kounkaku.47 views
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Stairs to the upper floor.47 views
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Kounkaku balcony.47 views
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