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. 309 views
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Map of castle grounds and my bicycle.114 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).111 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.107 views
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Uchibori Moat behind Matsue Castle.70 views
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Jozan Inari Shrine by Hearn.68 views
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Matsue Castle moat boat.68 views
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Nice stonework at Matsue Castle.67 views
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Jozan Inari Shrine67 views
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Camellia flowers67 views
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Horse-washing Pond.66 views
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Gokoku Shrine66 views
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Map of Matsue Castle.65 views
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Uchibori Moat behind Matsue Castle. This is near the Lafcadio Hearn Museum and home.60 views
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Up the stairs.57 views
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Location of the castle lord's palace.57 views
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Inside the South Turret.57 views
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Inui Turret used to be here.57 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.56 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.56 views
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About Matsue Castle according to Hearn.55 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.55 views
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Scale model of Matsue Castle.55 views
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The ceiling has a sprinkler system.55 views
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Shimane Art Museum.55 views
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Castle wall along the stone wall.55 views
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The lodging quarters for Crown Prince Yoshihito had only three rooms. Entrance room in the middle.55 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.54 views
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Water well in Matsue Castle's basement. It's 24 meters deep.54 views
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Matsue Castle's basement was a backup space to store food in case of any attack.54 views
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Matsue Castle's main tower is basically a museum with showcases of samurai artifacts. No air conditioning.54 views
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Samurai armor inside Matsue Castle.54 views
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Samurai armor54 views
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Up to the next floor.54 views
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Opening to drop stones.54 views
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Ceiling54 views
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Ceiling.54 views
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South Turret window.54 views
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View from South Turret.54 views
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Entrance to the Kounkaku's upper floor.54 views
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View of the Central Turret from the Kounkaku balcony.54 views
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Kounkaku balcony.54 views
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Matsue Shrine's heart-shaped ema prayer tablets.54 views
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South Turret overlooking the Shimane Prefectural Capital.53 views
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.53 views
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Taiko Drum Turret53 views
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1st floor.53 views
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Stairs are somewhat steep.53 views
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Lacquerware53 views
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Scale models of Matsue city on this floor.53 views
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Final stairs to the top floor of Matsue Castle.53 views
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Top floor of Matsue Castle.53 views
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Matsue Castle roof tiles.53 views
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Going down Matsue Castle.53 views
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Rest house near the castle tower.53 views
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About the Ninomaru.53 views
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Central Turret (Naka Yagura). Reconstructed in 2001.53 views
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Inside the Central Turret.53 views
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The South Turret has an upper floor.53 views
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South Turret upper floor.53 views
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South Turret ceiling.53 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. 53 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.53 views
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Kounkaku exhibition room on 1st floor.53 views
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Matsue Castle's South Turret.52 views
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South Turret 52 views
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Matsue Castle's South Turret 52 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.52 views
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About the lower area of Ninomaru.52 views
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Matsue Castle's Tenshu main tower, a national Treasure since July 2015. 天守52 views
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Side view of the entrance hall.52 views
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Back of Matsue Castle.52 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.52 views
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Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.52 views
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Matsue Castle's entrance hall. You must take off your shoes. Admission charged. Foreigners may get a discount.52 views
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Water well in Matsue Castle's basement.52 views
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Horse implements52 views
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Arrows52 views
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Sword handguards52 views
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Scale model of Matsue Castle's wooden frame.52 views
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Looks like the pillars were stapled together.52 views
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Castle windows.52 views
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The top floor of Matsue Castle has open windows on all four sides. 52 views
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Certificate indicating that Matsue Castle is a National Treasure.52 views
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View from the top of Matsue Castle.52 views
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View from the top of Matsue Castle overlooking the entrance area.52 views
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Matsue Castle roof corner.52 views
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Taiko Drum Turret (Taiko Yagura). Reconstructed in 2001.52 views
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Inside Taiko Drum Turret.52 views
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About the Taiko Drum Turret.52 views
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About the Central Turret.52 views
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About the South Turret.52 views
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South Turret ceiling.52 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.52 views
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Living room for the Crown Prince Yoshihito. The carpets and curtains are replicas since the originals no longer exist.52 views
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Bedroom for the Crown Prince Yoshihito.52 views
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About Crown Prince Yoshihito's quarters.52 views
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View of the Central Turret from the Kounkaku balcony.52 views
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Kounkaku balcony.52 views
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Exiting Matsue Castle the back way.52 views
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You can see this stone wall topped by three turrets.51 views
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Mao of Matsue Castle.51 views
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Statue of Lord Horio Yoshiharu who first built Matsue Castle in 1611.51 views
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Map of Matsue Castle.51 views
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Ichinomon Gate to enter the Honmaru of Matsue Castle.51 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).51 views
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About Matsue Castle.51 views
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Front view of About Matsue Castle tower.51 views
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Matsue Castle's roof corners.51 views
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Matsue Castle's basement displays the old shachi roof ornaments.51 views
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Battle fan51 views
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Models of castle bridges.51 views
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Stairs to the next level.51 views
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Openings in the castle wall to shoot weapons.51 views
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About the Ninomaru of Matsue Castle.51 views
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Inside the Central Turret.51 views
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South Turret pillar.51 views
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Kounkaku's upper floor.51 views
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Matsue Shrine51 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.50 views
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The main castle tower can also be seen.50 views
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Shimane Prefectural Capital is next to Matsue Castle.50 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.50 views
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Uchibori Moat50 views
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Ninomaru50 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.50 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.50 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.50 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.50 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.50 views
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Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.50 views
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Castle window50 views
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Sword50 views
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Matchlock guns50 views
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Matchlock gun bullets50 views
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Samurai armor50 views
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Lake Shinji as seen from Matsue Castle. 穴道湖50 views
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Stairs on Matsue Castle's top deck.50 views
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Ceiling beams in Matsue Castle 50 views
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South Turret (Minami Yagura). Reconstructed in 2000.50 views
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View from South Turret.50 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50 views
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Stairs to the upper floor.50 views
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Kounkaku balcony.50 views
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Kounkaku balcony.50 views
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About Matsue Shrine.50 views
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Leaving Matsue Castle tower.50 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.49 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 1600–1633.49 viewsCastle was also occupied by the Kyogoku Clan (Tadataka) and Matsudaira Clan (1638–1871).
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When you get off the Lakeline bus, you will be near this moat and Otemon Gate.49 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. They were reconstructed in 2001.49 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. 49 views
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Matsue Castle's Central Turret.49 views
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South Turret and stone wall.49 views
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.49 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle.49 views
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Stone steps to Matsue Castle.49 views
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These pictures were taken in ealry Jan. so the trees and grass are not so green.49 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.49 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle toward the rear.49 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.49 views
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View of Ninomaru where the castle lord's palace was.49 views
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Kounkaku signboard.49 views
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Matsue Shrine's heart-shaped ema prayer tablets.49 views
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South Turret 48 views
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South Turret and plum blossoms.48 views
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Chairs48 views
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Opening to drop stones.48 views
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Corridor of Kounkaku.48 views
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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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Plaque marking Matsue Castle as one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom spots.47 views
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Shachi ornaments on Matsue Castle.47 views
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Door to the balcony.47 views
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Statue of Lord Horio Yoshiharu who first built Matsue Castle.46 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.46 views
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