 Most viewed - Nihonmatsu 二本松市 |
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.301 views
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Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡241 views
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Cherry blossom petals fall in the wind.206 views
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Poetry monument for poet Takamura Chieko (1886-1938). 高村 智恵子200 views
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About the Poetry monument for Takamura Chieko. 高村 智恵子200 views
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The steps lead to Minowa Gate. 箕輪門192 views
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Panorama of Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.185 views
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Marvelous views of cherry blossoms from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.179 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178 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.178 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.172 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station172 views
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Weeping cherry tree and Nihonmatsu Castle's Minowa Gate.170 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.168 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.167 views
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Nihonmatsu manhole, Fukushima Pref.166 views
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Nihonmatsu manhole, Fukushima Pref.165 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.163 views
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Statue of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai Teenage Corps who fought and died in the Boshin War, in front of Nihonmatsu Station, Fukushima.163 views
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Sample rock foundation unearthed from the Niwa clan's residence.142 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai138 views
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Many cherry trees in front of the Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai.125 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai118 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.100 views
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About Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.99 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.97 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.96 views
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Karamete-mon Gate95 views
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Stone foundation of the central tower or donjon.95 views
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The Sannomaru area is fringed with cherry blossoms.94 views
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Way up to the Honmaru.94 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. 93 views
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Aioi Waterfall is a small waterfall flowing into a pond. Built in 1934 using the natural terrain.93 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle is a National Historic Site. The castle is part of Kasumigajo Park.92 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92 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.91 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.91 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.91 views
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Marvelous views of cherry blossoms from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.91 views
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Statue of poet Takamura Chieko (1886-1938). 高村 智恵子90 views
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Map of Kasumigajo Park.90 views
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The city of Nihonmatsu as seen from Nihonmatsu Castle.90 views
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Stone foundation of the central tower or donjon.90 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.90 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.90 views
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About Minowa Gate's Akamatsu pine trees.89 views
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Path covered with wood chips. No smoking here.89 views
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Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸89 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.89 views
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Karamete-mon Gate89 views
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About the marker for the Kasumigajo Castle built in 1953.89 views
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Going to the top of the Honmaru stone foundation.89 views
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About the Monument.89 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88 views
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Marker for the Kasumigajo Castle built in 1953.88 views
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Scenery guide on the stone foundation of Nihonmatsu Castle's central tower or donjon.88 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.88 views
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Steps on Minowa Gate. We cannot enter inside the gate. 箕輪門87 views
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Part of the path is covered with wood chips.87 views
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Karamete-mon Gate87 views
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About Karamete-mon Gate.87 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.87 views
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Steps going to the Honmaru. I noticed that people still were going up to the Honmaru.87 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.86 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86 views
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Hilltop Honmaru stone foundation.86 views
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View from atop Karamete-mon Gate.86 views
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Finally at the Honmaru.86 views
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View of the mountains.86 views
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An "X" mark is the family crest of the Niwa Clan.85 views
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門85 views
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From Sannomaru, there is a hiking trail going up the hill.85 views
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About Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸85 views
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Main entrance to Nihonmatsu Castle.84 views
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About Yamada Osamu. He even went to New York to sell his silk in 1877.84 views
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Stone marker indicating that Emperor Meiji came here.84 views
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Marvelous views from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.84 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83 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.83 views
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Sannomaru83 views
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About the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps at Nihonmatsu Castle.82 views
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Marker for Nihonmatsu Castle.82 views
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Large akamatsu pine trees next to Minowa Gate in Nihonmatsu Castle.82 views
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About Aioi Waterfall.82 views
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Tea ceremony house named Senshintei. 洗心亭82 views
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Cherry blossoms in Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡81 views
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Minowa Gate. 箕輪門80 views
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About Minowa Gate. 箕輪門80 views
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Markers for a Famous Cherry Blossom Site.79 views
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Sannomaru79 views
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Greenery area midway up to the top.79 views
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Soseki foundation rock in front of Nihonmatsu History Museum 二本松市歴史資料館79 views
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門78 views
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Nihonmatsu History Museum 二本松市歴史資料館78 views
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Site of Nihonmatsu Castle's Otemon Gate.76 views
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Nihonmatsu History Museum 二本松市歴史資料館73 views
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Small modern museum next to Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. Exhibits art works by her and her husband Takamura Kotaro.68 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station.67 views
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About Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子67 views
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Dairinji temple is the temple for the Niwa Clan who lived in Nihonmatsu Castle. 大隣寺67 views
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Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.67 views
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Nihonmatsu is proud of its lantern float festival in autumn.67 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station66 views
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In front of JR Nihonmatsu Station is a bus stop.66 views
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Inside poet Takamura Chieko's birth home.66 views
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After visiting this home, I went to Nihonmatsu Castle (photos here).66 views
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Dairinji temple 大隣寺66 views
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Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.66 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station has a castle design and statue of a teenage samurai.65 views
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Japanese garden at poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子65 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home.65 views
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Dairinji temple.65 views
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Kannon statue65 views
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Nihonmatsu Shrine is near Nihonmatsu Station.65 views
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About Nihonmatsu Shrine.65 views
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On April weekends and national holidays during cherry blossom season, a convenient shuttle bus runs from Nihonmatsu Station and goes to the major sights. 500 yen for all day pass.64 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子64 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子64 views
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After Nihonmatsu Castle, I got off the bus at Dairinji temple, noted for a weeping cherry tree and the graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai.64 views
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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.64 views
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Map of Dairinji temple.64 views
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Shuttle bus64 views
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Samisen played by Chieko.63 views
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Signature under the samisen.63 views
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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.63 views
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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.63 views
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About the Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.63 views
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Nihonmatsu Shrine63 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station platform.62 views
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First I got off to see poet Takamura Chieko's birth home.62 views
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About Dairinji temple.62 views
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Dairinji Hondo Hall.62 views
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Nihonmatsu Kanko (Tourist) Center across the street from Dairinji temple is a gift shop, restaurant, and tourist office.62 views
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Nihonmatsu Kanko (Tourist) Center has statues of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai.62 views
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Nihonmatsu Shrine62 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station platform.61 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子61 views
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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.61 views
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Dairinji temple.61 views
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Portrait studio in Nihonmatsu.61 views
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