 Most viewed - Nagoya 名古屋市 |
Reconstructed in 1959 in ferro-concrete, Nagoya Castle's main tenshu tower has closed on May 6, 2018 to start its monumental reconstruction. 天守閣564 viewsThis main tower used to house a museum. The top floor had a lookout deck with fine views.
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Symbol of Nagoya, golden shachihoko. Killer whale or fish with a tiger's head.556 viewsFirst believed to protect the building from disasters, but later served as the symbol of the castle lord's authority. The original pair was destroyed along with the castle tower during WWII, but they were remade in 1959 along with the castle tower. Later, they were recoated with gold. They gleam very well on sunny days. The male fish is on the right (north), and female (south) on the left.
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Near the station is Nagoya City Hall (Shiyakusho) which also sports a castle motif.364 views
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I always visit a different shrine on New Year's Day, so for 2009, I visited Atsuta Jingu Shrine in Nagoya. JR Atsuta Station on the Tokaido Line is one train station near Atsuta Jingu Shrine. JR熱田駅359 views
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Nagoya Castle, Northwest corner turret. 西北隅櫓357 views
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Closeup of castle tower, with shachihoko on top. Nagoya Castle is famous for its golden pair of shachihoko roof ornaments. During the Aichi Expo in 2005, they were taken down for public display. 天守閣329 views
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On the 5th floor was a model of shachihoko that you could touch and sit on for pictures.327 viewsNagoya Castle's main tower closed on May 6, 2018 to be dismantled (and reconstructed).
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Kiyomasa depicted as the rock hauling director. When building the castle, many men had to push and pull large rocks into place. On top of a large boulder, a man would shout and direct the men to move.326 views
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Inside castle tower262 viewsThe castle tower is a history museum.
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The shrine maidens came around to serve the tea and sweet.249 views
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Gift shop on top floor244 views
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Nagoya Station's twin towers in the distance.236 views
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Southeast corner turret (Important Cultural Property)232 views東南隅櫓
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My bowl of matcha green tea. After we consumed the tea, we just left. The shrines also has many other buildings, but it was too crowded for me to see them all this day. I was too tired walk around more.228 views
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As you walk toward the castle entrance, you see this Sotobori outer moat.218 views
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This photo was taken in 2006, showing an empty lot where the Hommaru Goten Palace is being reconstructed now.214 views
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Southeast corner turret (Important Cultural Property). Also called the Tatsumi Yagura turret. It has bay windows to drop stones. 辰巳櫓 東南隅櫓210 views
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Picture taken in 2006. 天守閣201 views
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Dry moat on east side of castle.197 views
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Northwest corner turret. 西北隅櫓196 views
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A sweet confection to eat with the matcha tea.192 views
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Northwest corner turret. Also called the Inui or Kiyosu Turret. Very photogenic with the wide moat in front. 戌亥櫓（いぬいやぐら）、清洲櫓、西北隅櫓183 views
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This photo from 2006 shows an empty lot next to the main castle tower.182 views
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East Gate ticket gate. Nagoya Castle admission is ¥500 for adults. Open 9 am to 4:30 pm. Closed Dec. 29–Jan. 1.181 views
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Southeast corner turret179 views東南隅櫓
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Sotobori moat 外堀178 views
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Site of palace building before it was rebuilt. Only foundation stones remained.178 views
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Bridge across the Sotobori moat to East Gate 東門177 views
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Although Nagoya Castle is impressive, it never had the pizazz or aura of being anything special compared to other major castles (especially the National Treasures) in Japan.174 viewsMainly because the main castle tower is a 1950s ferro-concrete reconstruction of the original National Treasure that sadly got destroyed by WWII fire bombings. It has been a relatively humdrum castle, and people in Nagoya knew it.
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Palace foundation stones. The palace, destroyed during WWII, served only as luxury lodging for the shogun passing through. 170 viewsThe architecture was similar to the palace at Nijo Castle.
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Mt. Ibuki in Shiga Prefecture in the Railway model diorama at SCMAGLEV and Railway Park in Nagoya.168 views
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This is Nagoya Castle when I visited in 2006. In the foreground, you can see the stone foundations of the Honmaru Palace still remaining.166 views
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Seimon Gate (reconstructed in 1959). The gate was destroyed during WWII, and was reconstructed in 1959 together with the castle tower. 正門165 views
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To East Gate162 views
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Omote Ni-no-mon Gate (Important Cultural Asset). Entrance where most people enter the castle's center. 表二之門162 views
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Stone wall corner162 views
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Castle tower and southwest corner turret.156 views未申櫓, 西南隅櫓
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The East torii gate of Atsuta Jingu Shrine, made of wood. Atsuta Jingu worships Atsuta-no-Ookami or Amaterasu-Omikami, the Sun Goddess represented by Kusanagi-no-tsurugi, the sacred sword.154 views
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West side near the Uzura no Kubi inlet153 views
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West side of Nagoya Castle150 views
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The Omote Shoin (表書院) Main Hall's Jodan-no-Ma Room which is reserved for daimyo of Nagoya Castle. 上段之間.146 views
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Nagoya Castle manhole, Aichi.146 views
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Sliding door painting in the Omote Shoin (表書院) Main Hall's Ichi-no-Ma Room 一之間. Nagoya Castle's Hommaru Palace.144 views
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Seimon Gate 正門142 views
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All the paintings are painstakingly hand-painted replicas of the original art. Nagoya Castle's Hommaru Palace.141 viewsThey have excellent records and photos of the original palace (floor plans, etc.) so they are working to reconstruct the palace as close to the original as possible. Magnificent.
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Leopard at Nagoya Castle's Hommaru Palace.141 views
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Southwest corner turret 西南隅櫓139 views
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Outside Seimon Gate137 views
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Nagoya's new Hommaru Palace is right next to the tenshukaku main castle tower.130 views
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Atsuta Jingu is one of Japan's most important shrines as it enshrines one of the three Imperial Regalia of Japan, the sacred (and perhaps legendary) sword called Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi ("Grass Cutting Sword"). 草薙の剣128 views
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North side of castle126 views
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Banner read "Happy New Year."126 views
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New Year's prayers at Atsuta Jingu Shrine on Jan. 1.126 views
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West side of Osu Kannon Temple. The space on the right is where you can have your car blessed (for a fee) by the temple priest for traffic safety.122 views
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Osu Niomon-dori shopping arcade.120 views
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Entrance to Osu Niomon-dori shopping arcade.119 views
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Beckoning cat, a popular meeting place.119 views
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There was no ceremony. We just sat and were served tea and sweet.117 views
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Nagoyajo subway station on the Meijo subway line. Nagoya Castle is near Nagoyajo Station (used to be named "Shiyakusho") which is also near Nagoya's city hall. This station exit has a castle motif.114 views
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The stage was appropriate for New Year's.112 views
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Ryukasui at Seijuin, monument for an old well.110 views
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JR–Maglev MLX01-1110 views
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Osu Niomon-dori shopping arcade.109 views
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100 Series Shinkansen (2nd generation). I call this the "Slit-eye" model.108 views
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Osu Kannon Temple 大須観音107 views
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Class 955 "300X" experimental Shinkansen105 views
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Inside the Bunkaden Culture Hall for tea.104 views
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This is what we wanted to see. The offertory pit where people throw their money in front of the Hongu main shrine. 本宮103 views
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This is the Bunkaden Culture Hall which is behind and attached to the Treasure Hall. This is where they held the tea session.103 views
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Nozomi 700 Series Shinkansen. "Duckbill" design.98 views
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Atsuta Jingu Shrine's Hongu main shrine. For 1,000 yen, they let you in here to pray. The architecture and layout are almost the same as the Ise Grand Shrines in Mie Pref. Rebuilt in 1955. I wonder if the sacred sword is in there.97 views
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Altar of Osu Kannon Temple's Hondo main hall.95 views
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The shrine's bank will love to count all this money. It must be their favorite time of year.93 views
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This is where the crowd begins on New Year's Day. The shrine also worships four other deities: Susanoo-no-mikoto, Yamato-Takeru-no-Mikoto, and Takeinadane-no-Mikoto and Miyasuhime-no-Mikoto, the parents of the Owari natives (Nagoya area).92 views
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From the ladle, pour the water into your hand and sip the water to purify yourself before visiting the shrine. This was a most crowded place.92 views
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View of the money pit as seen from the shrine. This is still quite small compared to Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on New Year's Day. Less crowded too.92 views
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Hondo main hall of Osu Kannon Temple. However, there is an elevated platform for the Setsubun bean throwers. These photos were taken a few days before Feb. 3.92 views
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The classic and iconic "Bullet Train." The original shinkansen model that debut in 1964, the 0 Series Shinkansen (1st generation). Classic and iconic design.92 views
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Shopping arcade on the way to the shrine from Atsuta Station.91 viewsAtsuta Jingu is near Meitetsu Jingumae Station, JR Atsuta Station on the Tokaido Line, Atsuta Jingu Nishi Station (renamed from Jingu Nishi Station on Jan. 4, 2023) on the Meijo subway line, and Atsuta Jingu Tenma-cho Station (renamed from Tenma-choStation on Jan. 4, 2023) on the Meijo subway line.
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Coins, bills, gift certificates, and even wallets were thrown in here.91 views
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I wonder how much money these wallets contain.91 views
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Shrines are in the business of selling good fortune and hope.91 views
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West Gate of Osu Kannon Temple. This is the gate nearest to the subway station. Note that this is not the main gate even though it is the most popular one. 西門91 views
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Tokkyu Limited Express train, 381 series91 views
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One normal gate was closed and we all had to enter through the East Gate.90 views
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Entrance to Kannon-dori shopping arcade.90 views
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Another train station near Atsuta Shrine is Meitetsu Jingumae Station (this is closer than Atsuta Station). 名鉄神宮前駅89 views
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Votive tablets and other trinkets.89 views
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Homotsukan Treasure Hall houses and exhibits the shrine's valuable artifacts, including Important Cultural Properties and a National Treasure (a dagger). Many people donated stuff to the shrine, especially swords. 宝物館89 views
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Get your car blessed here for transportation safety.89 views
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Niomon Gate, the front gate of Osu Kannon Temple. 仁王門89 views
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Behind and attached to the Homotsukan Treasure Hall is the Bunkaden Culture Hall where they held a tea session. People form a long line as they wait to enter the Bunkaden. The tea was included in the 1,000 yen I paid to see the inner shrine.88 views
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Temple bell88 views
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One unique thing about the 100 Series Shinkansen was this two-story car with a restaurant on the upper level.88 views
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Wash fountain87 views
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They also give you a small dish and sake served by a shrine maiden as you exit.87 views
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Omotesando path to the temple. Very few people walk along this main path because it is not in the direction of the nearest subway station.87 views
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View from the Hondo main hall.87 views
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This is what we received for 1,000 yen. Some sweets as well. It also included a tea session. (See below.)87 views
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Japanese Government railway's first bus.87 views
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The police were holding back the crowd at regular intervals before they could enter the shrine's worship area.86 views
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Shrine amulets were selling like crazy.86 views
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Description of various amulets in English.86 views
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Built in 1686 by Shogun Tsunayoshi, this is Nishi-gakusho, one of the few shrine buildings remaining from before the Meiji Period. Dances and other ceremonies are held here. 西楽所86 views
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Inside the Hondo main hall of Osu Kannon Temple.86 views
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The crowd thickens and it was stop and go, repeatedly.85 views
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Atsuta Shrine was established about 1900 years ago. In the centuries past, the shrine has been patronized by major historical figures such as Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and the Tokugawa shoguns (Ieyasu was originally from this area).85 views
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Barrels of sake.85 views
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Niomon Gate 85 views
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Large paper lantern at the entrance of the Hondo main hall.85 views
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The road in front of Meitetsu Jingumae Station was closed to traffic, allowing pedestrians to get to Atsuta Shrine on New Year's Day.84 views
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We got to the wash fountain to purify ourselves.84 views
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Remnant of the Nobunaga-bei, a roofed mud wall donated to the shrine in 1560 by Oda Nobunaga in gratitude for his victory at the Battle of Okehazama.84 views
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Porch of the Hondo main hall.84 views
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Monument for Taisho koto.84 views
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We soon hit a bottleneck where we had to wait a while as we slowly got nearer to the shrine.83 views
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Standing in line to pray.83 views
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Incense burner83 views
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Many food stalls line the way to the shrine on New Year's Day.82 views
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Getting closer.82 views
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Omikuji fortune paper.82 views
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We stand still.81 views
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When you first enter the Hommaru Palace, you're in a room called the Nakanokuchibeya (中之口部屋). Take off your footwear and backpacks, bags, etc., are required to be stored.81 views
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The Omote Shoin (表書院) Main Hall's Jodan-no-Ma Room which is reserved for daimyo. 上段之間.81 views
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Approaching the final torii.80 views
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Follow the sign to exit or to see other shrine buildings.80 views
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Corridor of the palace, made of fragrant hinoki cypress.80 views
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Top floor's lookout deck. The top floor only has windows and no balcony.80 views
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Finally, the shrine is in sight.79 views
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Now we stand in line to pray before the shrine.79 views
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Nagoya Castle is Nagoya's most visible attraction and symbol of the city. It is most closely associated with the Tokugawa after Ieyasu decided to rebuild it in the early 1600s. 79 viewsTwenty daimyo lords from Western Japan were ordered to build the castle including Kato Kiyomasa who built Kumamoto Castle. It was the base of the Tokugawa's Owari branch. The main castle tower was paired with a smaller tower and the Hommaru Palace and Ninomaru Palace were built nearby.
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Omote Shoin (表書院) Main Hall's Ni-no-Ma Room 二之間.79 views
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Omote Shoin (表書院) Main Hall's Ni-no-Ma Room 二之間.79 views
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Names of the castle lords.79 views
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The first section we see is the Genkan entrance hall consisting of two rooms next to the Kuruma Yose VIP entrance. This is the Ninoma room. 二之間78 views
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Sliding door lock.78 views
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Sliding door painting of birds in the Omote Shoin (表書院) Main Hall's Ichi-no-Ma Room 一之間.78 views
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Special latticed ceiling of the Taimenjo (対面所) Reception Hall's Jodan-no-Ma room reserved for the daimyo lord.78 views
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The Taimenjo (対面所) Reception Hall 78 views
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Inner courtyard78 views
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Preparation room (Shimo Gozensho) to serve the Reception Hall. 下御膳所78 views
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List of donors for building the Hommaru Palace.78 views
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Spiral staircase in the middle of the tower. There's an elevator too.78 views
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Oda Nobunaga78 views
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We want to go straight.77 views
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Sadly, the original buildings were destroyed by World War II firebombings by the US. The main castle tower was reconstructed with ferro-concrete in 1959. 77 viewsAnd now, since 2009, they are reconstructing the Hommaru Palace. They are using traditional materials and methods of construction.
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Kiyomasa's stone77 views
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Omote Shoin (表書院) Main Hall's San-no-Ma Room 三之間.77 views
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Sliding door painting in the Omote Shoin (表書院) Main Hall's Ichi-no-Ma Room 一之間.77 views
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The Taimenjo (対面所) Reception Hall is most impressive.77 views
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Very intricate overhead transom made of wood.77 views
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Some of the rocks on the stone walls are engraved with the crest of samurai clans that provided the stones and helped to build Nagoya Castle.77 views
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Museum inside Nagoya Castle's main tower had seven floors with exhibits. There was an elevator inside. The smaller tower had nothing except the door and entrance hall.77 viewsNagoya Castle's main tower closed on May 6, 2018 to be dismantled (and reconstructed).
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Hommaru Goten Palace being reconstructed.77 views
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Southwest corner turret. Also called the Hitsujisaru Turret.77 views
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Exhibition rooms on the lower floors.77 views
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The 3rd floor has this scale model of Nagoya Castle town.77 views
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Scale model of Nagoya Castle town.77 views
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Wood shop is open to the public viewing 9 am to 4 pm. Closed on Sun.77 views
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Ironically, the castle lord lived in the Honmaru Palace for only a short period before moving to the much larger Ninomaru Palace nearby. No plans to reconstruct the Ninomaru Palace.76 views
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Inside the main entrance called "Kuruma Yose" 車寄 reserved for the castle lord and other VIPs.76 views
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Shoe lockers where you can store your footwear.76 views
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Paintings of mythical tigers and leopards. They are reproducing the artwork as faithfully as possible. An absolutely magnificent job. 76 viewsReally painstaking though, as they trace over original paintings. This palace is slated to be completed in 2018, after 9 years of work. The original palace took only 3 years to complete.
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Next section is the Omote Shoin (表書院) Main Hall consisting of five rooms. This is the San-no-Ma 三之間.76 views
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Corridor. All hinoki cypress wood, giving a pleasant aroma.76 views
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This section is the Taimenjo (対面所) Reception Hall consisting of four rooms.76 views
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Another room of the Taimenjo (対面所) Reception Hall. 納戸二之間76 views
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Replica of the castle's famous roof ornament, a golden carp.76 views
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Today, you can see the Hommaru Goten Palace being reconstructed.76 views
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Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium where the sumo tournament is held in July.76 views
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Palanquin for ladies76 views
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Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium is within the castle grounds. It is also the venue for the Nagoya sumo tournament held in July. 愛知県体育館75 viewsSumo wrestlers were coming and going. These are low-ranking wrestlers who walk and take the subway like the rest of us. The high-ranking wrestlers travel by taxi or their own car.
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What the Hommaru Palace will look like when completed.75 views
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Side entrance to the reconstructed palace. We can enter and tour the completed portion of the palace here. Have to take off your shoes. Photography is permitted, but flash is prohibited.75 views
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Genkan entrance hall’s Ninoma room. The original painters were from the renown Kano school of painting. 28 tatami mats. 二之間75 views
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Next to the Ninoma room is the Genkan entrance hall’s Ichinoma room that includes an alcove. 18 tatami mats. 一之間75 views
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Sliding door painting in the Omote Shoin (表書院) Main Hall's Ichi-no-Ma Room 一之間.75 views
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Sliding door painting in the Omote Shoin (表書院) Main Hall's Ichi-no-Ma Room 一之間. The main hall features paintings of flowers and birds.75 views
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The Taimenjo (対面所) Reception Hall.75 views
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Another room of the Taimenjo (対面所) Reception Hall. 納戸一之間75 views
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About the Preparation room (Shimo Gozensho) to serve the Reception Hall. 下御膳所75 views
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Love the fine roof lines.75 views
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Nagoya Castle's main castle tower is paired with and connected to a lesser tower on the left. It is closed to the public and will be dismantled from fall 2019 for its grand reconstruction with wood to be completed in Dec. 2022.75 views
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Entrance to the main castle tower when it was still open. Nagoya Castle's main tower closed on May 6, 2018 to be dismantled (and reconstructed). Interior photos were taken when it ws still open.75 views
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Entrance to the main castle tower.75 views
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Palanquin for ladies75 views
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Newly painted sliding doors for the Hommaru Palace.75 views
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Scale model of Hommaru Goten palace.75 views
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East Gate ticket gate74 views
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Rocks are temporarily stored here from another part of the castle wall being repaired.74 views
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About half the palace has been completed and opened to the public.74 views
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Donations are welcome.74 views
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Triangular chidorihafu roof gables on Nagoya Castle.74 views
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One floor recreates an Edo-Era street.74 views
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Corridor to entrance hall in the smaller tower.74 views
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