 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.309 views
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Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡250 views
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Cherry blossom petals fall in the wind.214 views
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About the Poetry monument for Takamura Chieko. 高村 智恵子209 views
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Poetry monument for poet Takamura Chieko (1886-1938). 高村 智恵子208 views
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The steps lead to Minowa Gate. 箕輪門204 views
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Panorama of Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.193 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.187 views
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Marvelous views of cherry blossoms from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.185 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184 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.180 views
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Weeping cherry tree and Nihonmatsu Castle's Minowa Gate.177 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.177 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station177 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.175 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.174 views
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Nihonmatsu manhole, Fukushima Pref.172 views
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Nihonmatsu manhole, Fukushima Pref.169 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.168 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai146 views
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Sample rock foundation unearthed from the Niwa clan's residence.146 views
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Many cherry trees in front of the Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai.132 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai122 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.109 views
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About Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.108 views
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Stone foundation of the central tower or donjon.105 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.104 views
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The Sannomaru area is fringed with cherry blossoms.104 views
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Way up to the Honmaru.103 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.103 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102 views
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Karamete-mon Gate102 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.102 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle is a National Historic Site. The castle is part of Kasumigajo Park.100 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. 100 views
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Aioi Waterfall is a small waterfall flowing into a pond. Built in 1934 using the natural terrain.99 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.98 views
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Statue of poet Takamura Chieko (1886-1938). 高村 智恵子98 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.98 views
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Marvelous views of cherry blossoms from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.98 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.98 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.97 views
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Karamete-mon Gate97 views
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About the marker for the Kasumigajo Castle built in 1953.97 views
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Going to the top of the Honmaru stone foundation.97 views
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Stone foundation of the central tower or donjon.97 views
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Scenery guide on the stone foundation of Nihonmatsu Castle's central tower or donjon.97 views
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Map of Kasumigajo Park.96 views
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Sannomaru96 views
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From Sannomaru, there is a hiking trail going up the hill.96 views
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Karamete-mon Gate96 views
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The city of Nihonmatsu as seen from Nihonmatsu Castle.96 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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Part of the path is covered with wood chips.95 views
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Path covered with wood chips. No smoking here.95 views
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Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸95 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95 views
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About Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸95 views
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View from atop Karamete-mon Gate.95 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.95 views
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About the Monument.95 views
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About Minowa Gate's Akamatsu pine trees.94 views
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About Karamete-mon Gate.94 views
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Steps going to the Honmaru. I noticed that people still were going up to the Honmaru.94 views
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Marker for the Kasumigajo Castle built in 1953.94 views
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Marvelous views from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.94 views
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View of the mountains.94 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.94 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.93 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93 views
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Steps on Minowa Gate. We cannot enter inside the gate. 箕輪門93 views
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About Yamada Osamu. He even went to New York to sell his silk in 1877.93 views
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Cherry blossoms in Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡93 views
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About the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps at Nihonmatsu Castle.92 views
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Finally at the Honmaru.92 views
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Main entrance to Nihonmatsu Castle.91 views
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An "X" mark is the family crest of the Niwa Clan.91 views
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門91 views
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Stone marker indicating that Emperor Meiji came here.91 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.91 views
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Tea ceremony house named Senshintei. 洗心亭91 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91 views
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Minowa Gate. 箕輪門90 views
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Large akamatsu pine trees next to Minowa Gate in Nihonmatsu Castle.90 views
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Hilltop Honmaru stone foundation.90 views
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Marker for Nihonmatsu Castle.89 views
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門89 views
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About Aioi Waterfall.89 views
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About Minowa Gate. 箕輪門88 views
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Sannomaru87 views
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Greenery area midway up to the top.87 views
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Markers for a Famous Cherry Blossom Site.86 views
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Nihonmatsu History Museum 二本松市歴史資料館84 views
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Nihonmatsu History Museum 二本松市歴史資料館80 views
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Soseki foundation rock in front of Nihonmatsu History Museum 二本松市歴史資料館80 views
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Site of Nihonmatsu Castle's Otemon Gate.77 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station.75 views
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In front of JR Nihonmatsu Station is a bus stop.75 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.74 views
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Inside poet Takamura Chieko's birth home.72 views
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About Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子72 views
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Dairinji temple 大隣寺72 views
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Dairinji temple is the temple for the Niwa Clan who lived in Nihonmatsu Castle. 大隣寺72 views
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Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.72 views
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Nihonmatsu is proud of its lantern float festival in autumn.72 views
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Japanese garden at poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子71 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home.71 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子70 views
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After visiting this home, I went to Nihonmatsu Castle (photos here).70 views
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Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.70 views
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About Nihonmatsu Shrine.70 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station69 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station has a castle design and statue of a teenage samurai.69 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.69 views
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Samisen played by Chieko.69 views
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Map of Dairinji temple.69 views
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Shuttle bus69 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子68 views
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Signature under the samisen.68 views
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About Dairinji temple.68 views
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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.68 views
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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.68 views
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Dairinji temple.68 views
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Dairinji temple.68 views
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About the Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.68 views
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Kannon statue68 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station platform.67 views
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First I got off to see poet Takamura Chieko's birth home.67 views
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Nihonmatsu Shrine is near Nihonmatsu Station.67 views
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Nihonmatsu Shrine67 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station platform.66 views
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Dairinji Hondo Hall.66 views
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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.66 views
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Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.66 views
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Nihonmatsu Kanko (Tourist) Center has statues of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai.66 views
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Nihonmatsu Shrine66 views
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Portrait studio in Nihonmatsu.66 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子65 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.65 views
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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.65 views
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Nihonmatsu Kanko (Tourist) Center across the street from Dairinji temple is a gift shop, restaurant, and tourist office.65 views
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