 Last additions - Matsue 松江市 |
Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.Feb 06, 2018
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Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.Feb 06, 2018
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.Feb 06, 2018
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.Feb 06, 2018
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.Feb 06, 2018
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.Feb 06, 2018
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Back of Matsue Castle.Feb 06, 2018
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Side view of Matsue Castle toward the rear.Feb 06, 2018
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Side view of Matsue Castle.Feb 06, 2018
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Side view of Matsue Castle.Feb 06, 2018
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Side view of Matsue Castle.Feb 06, 2018
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Side view of Matsue Castle.Feb 06, 2018
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Side view of Matsue Castle.Feb 06, 2018
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Matsue Castle's roof corners.Feb 06, 2018
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Side view of the entrance hall.Feb 06, 2018
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Shachi ornaments on Matsue Castle.Feb 06, 2018
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Front view of About Matsue Castle tower.Feb 06, 2018
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About Matsue Castle according to Hearn.Feb 06, 2018
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About Matsue Castle.Feb 06, 2018
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These pictures were taken in ealry Jan. so the trees and grass are not so green.Feb 06, 2018
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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).Feb 06, 2018
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Matsue Castle's Tenshu main tower, a national Treasure since July 2015. 天守Feb 06, 2018
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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.Feb 06, 2018
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Ichinomon Gate to enter the Honmaru of Matsue Castle.Feb 06, 2018
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Stone steps to Matsue Castle.Feb 06, 2018
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Entrance to Matsue Castle.Feb 06, 2018
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Taiko Drum TurretFeb 06, 2018
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NinomaruFeb 06, 2018
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.Feb 06, 2018
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About the lower area of Ninomaru.Feb 06, 2018
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.Feb 06, 2018
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Plaque marking Matsue Castle as one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom spots.Feb 06, 2018
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Map of Matsue Castle.Feb 06, 2018
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Uchibori MoatFeb 06, 2018
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.Feb 06, 2018
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.Feb 06, 2018
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Statue of Lord Horio Yoshiharu who first built Matsue Castle.Feb 06, 2018
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Statue of Lord Horio Yoshiharu who first built Matsue Castle in 1611.Feb 06, 2018
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Mao of Matsue Castle.Feb 06, 2018
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South Turret and stone wall.Feb 06, 2018
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Matsue Castle's Central Turret.Feb 06, 2018
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South Turret and plum blossoms.Feb 06, 2018
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South Turret Feb 06, 2018
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Matsue Castle's South Turret Feb 06, 2018
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South Turret Feb 06, 2018
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. Feb 06, 2018
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Shimane Prefectural Capital is next to Matsue Castle.Feb 06, 2018
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South Turret overlooking the Shimane Prefectural Capital.Feb 06, 2018
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Matsue Castle's South Turret.Feb 06, 2018
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The main castle tower can also be seen.Feb 06, 2018
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. They were reconstructed in 2001.Feb 06, 2018
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret.Feb 06, 2018
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When you get off the Lakeline bus, you will be near this moat and Otemon Gate.Feb 06, 2018
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You can see this stone wall topped by three turrets.Feb 06, 2018
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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.Castle was also occupied by the Kyogoku Clan (Tadataka) and Matsudaira Clan (1638–1871).Feb 06, 2018
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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.Feb 06, 2018
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Thanks to a wealthy farmer and former Matsue samurai, Matsue Castle was saved and not destroyed like most other castles.One of the San'in Region's major sights and one of the major castles along the Sea of Japan coast.Feb 06, 2018
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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).Matsue 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.Feb 06, 2018
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JR Matsue Station 松江駅Dec 08, 2006
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Fudoki-no-Oka Okadayama tumulusDec 08, 2006
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A couple tries to find out how strong their bond will be.Dec 08, 2006
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Yaegaki Shrine's wedded trees.Dec 08, 2006
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Fudoki-no-Oka Okadayama tumulus, Matsue 風土記の丘Dec 08, 2006
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Kamosu Shrine in Matsue, Shimane. 神魂神社Dec 08, 2006
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Yaegaki Shrine, Matsue 八重垣神社Dec 08, 2006
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Yaegaki Shrine 八重垣神社Dec 08, 2006
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View of garden in Lafcadio Hearn's old residence.Dec 08, 2006
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Lake Shinji and Matsu pine treesDec 08, 2006
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Almost sunset over Lake ShinjiDec 08, 2006
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Yomegashima island and Jizo statues, Lake Shinji, Matsue, Shimane Pref.Dec 08, 2006
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Lake Shinji, MatsueDec 08, 2006
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Map of castle grounds and my bicycle.Dec 08, 2006
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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. Dec 08, 2006
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View of Lake Shinji from Matsue Castle.Dec 08, 2006
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