 Most viewed - Sunomata Ichiya Castle 墨俣一夜城 |
Sunomata Castle and gourd sculpture. The gourd (hyotan) was Toyotomi Hideyoshi's trademark as well as a symbol of this area.333 views
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Sunomata Castle.292 views
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Road to Sunomata Ichiya Castle. "Ichiya" means "one night," referring to how long it took to build the castle according to legend. Phone: 0584-62-3322, Address: 岐阜県大垣市墨俣町墨俣1742-1271 views
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Model of Sunomata which was a post town on the Mino Road between Atsuta in Nagoya and Tarui in Gifu.271 views
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The second floor shows how the castle was built.214 views
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Sunomata Castle was originally built in 1561 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi supposedly overnight as part of Oda Nobunaga's strategy to conquer Mino (Gifu) Province.200 views
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When I visited the castle in 1995, the room still had the chairs and table the Crown Prince and Princess used. They have since been removed from the room. This photo was taken in 1995.197 views
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Statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in front of Sunomata Castle.194 views
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Sunomata Castle192 views
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Sunomata Ichiya Castle was reconstructed in April 1991.191 views
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Graves of those who died building Sunomata Castle.190 views
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Bridge to Sunomata Castle.182 views
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Sunomata Castle has five floors. The first floor has this room introducing the nature and history of Sunomata.182 views
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This room was also where Crown Prince Hiro and Crown Princess Masako rested during a visit to the castle in April 1995.181 views
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Entrance to Sunomata Castle.173 views
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Rear view of Sunomata Castle.171 views
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Main bridge to Sunomata Castle. Gourds are prominent here.171 views
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Near the castle entrance is this stone gourd pouring water.170 views
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Rest area.169 views
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Matchlock guns168 views
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Print showing the construction of Sunomata Castle.166 views
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Side view of Sunomata Castle.165 views
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Sunomata Ichiya Castle is open 9 am to 5 pm, closed Mon. (open if a national holiday and closed on Tue. instead). Admission 200 yen for adult, free for children below age 18.164 views
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Statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in front of Sunomata Castle.162 views
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Small sculptures on the castle foundation.161 views
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Gate to Sunomatawhich was also a post town along the Mino Road. Sunomata is accessible by Gifu Bus (W65 on Obusa Sunomata Route) from JR Gifu Station and Ogaki Station. Get off at Sunomata bus stop. 155 views
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The castle is small, but nice. The stairway here.154 views
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Video screening area.154 views
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Golden pair of shachi atop Sunomata Castle.150 views
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Way to Sunomata Castle. This path goes along the Nagara River.149 views
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Toyotomi Hideyoshi148 views
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Next to the castle is also this rack of gourds.148 views
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Swords148 views
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Stone foundatio.147 views
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Another bridge to Sunomata Castle. More picturesque, but almost useless as it goes to a road with heavy traffic.146 views
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Roof146 views
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Gifu Castle atop Kinkazan as seen from Sunomata Castle. Then called Inabayama Castle, Gifu Castle was one objective for Sunomata Castle and Hideyoshi.144 views
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The 3rd floor shows how Toyotomi Hideyoshi rose to power and prominence.143 views
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Another gate along the path to Sunomata Castle.142 views
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The 5th floor is the lookout deck. No veranda, but the windows are open for easy viewing and picture-taking.141 views
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View of Sunomata and the main bridge to the castle.133 views
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The fourth floor is a gallery. Pictures by local kids.132 views
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View of Nagara River.127 views
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Sunomata Castle marker.126 views
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View of Sunomata-juku post town.125 views
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About Hokoku Shrine.124 views
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On a clear day, Mt. Ibuki can be seen.124 views
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Next to Shirahige Shrine is Hokoku Shrine dedicated to Hideyoshi.123 views
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"Hideyoshi" in kanji spelled out with small gourds.123 views
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Hokoku Shrine is called the home of the "God of Success" in reference to Hideyoshi's spectacular rise to power from humble beginnings.121 views
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Nagara River and Gifu Castle on Mt. Kinka on the upper left.120 views
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View of Shirahige Shrine118 views
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Shirahige Shrine is next to Sunomata Castle. 112 views
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Marker commemorating the Crown Prince and Princess' visit in April 1995.108 views
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