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Nagoya Castle, Northwest corner turret. 西北隅櫓Jan 21, 2006
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On the 5th floor was a model of shachihoko that you could touch and sit on for pictures.Nagoya Castle's main tower closed on May 6, 2018 to be dismantled (and reconstructed).Jan 21, 2006
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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Jan 21, 2006
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Castle tower and southwest corner turret.未申櫓, 西南隅櫓Jan 21, 2006
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Northwest corner turret. 西北隅櫓Jan 21, 2006
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Site of palace building before it was rebuilt. Only foundation stones remained.Jan 21, 2006
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West side of Nagoya CastleJan 21, 2006
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Nagoya Station's twin towers in the distance.Jan 21, 2006
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This photo was taken in 2006, showing an empty lot where the Hommaru Goten Palace is being reconstructed now.Jan 21, 2006
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Inside castle towerThe castle tower is a history museum.Jan 21, 2006
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Seimon Gate 正門Jan 21, 2006
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Southwest corner turret 西南隅櫓Jan 21, 2006
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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Jan 21, 2006
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This photo from 2006 shows an empty lot next to the main castle tower.Jan 21, 2006
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Palace foundation stones. The palace, destroyed during WWII, served only as luxury lodging for the shogun passing through. The architecture was similar to the palace at Nijo Castle.Jan 21, 2006
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Gift shop on top floorJan 21, 2006
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Stone wall cornerJan 21, 2006
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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Jan 21, 2006
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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This main tower used to house a museum. The top floor had a lookout deck with fine views. Jan 21, 2006
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Picture taken in 2006. 天守閣Jan 21, 2006
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Sotobori moat 外堀Jan 21, 2006
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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.Jan 21, 2006
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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.Jan 21, 2006
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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.Mainly 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.Jan 21, 2006
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Southeast corner turret (Important Cultural Property)東南隅櫓Jan 21, 2006
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Southeast corner turret東南隅櫓Jan 21, 2006
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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Jan 21, 2006
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To East GateJan 21, 2006
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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.Jan 21, 2006
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As you walk toward the castle entrance, you see this Sotobori outer moat.Jan 21, 2006
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Bridge across the Sotobori moat to East Gate 東門Jan 21, 2006
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Near the station is Nagoya City Hall (Shiyakusho) which also sports a castle motif.Jan 21, 2006
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View of castle from NakanoshimaJan 21, 2006
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Stone wall patternJan 21, 2006
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Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Castle towerThis picture was taken before the 1995-97 renovation.Jan 21, 2006
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Stone wall patternJan 21, 2006
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Stone wall patternJan 21, 2006
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MoatJan 21, 2006
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Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Sengan Turret near Otemon GateOne of the castle's oldest remaining buildings built in 1620. Underwent major restoration in 1961. Overlooking the outer moat.
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Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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One of the largest stonesJan 21, 2006
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The castle's fourth and fifth largest stones.Brought by the Tokugawa during construction. Next to Tamon Yagura Turret and Daimon Gate.Jan 21, 2006
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Outer moat and Sengan TurretJan 21, 2006
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Otemon Gate in the distanceJan 21, 2006
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Kadomatsu New Year's decorationLeft side of Sakura-mon Gate.Jan 21, 2006
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Near Otemon GateJan 21, 2006
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Near Otemon GateJan 21, 2006
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Otemon Gate大手門Jan 21, 2006
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View from castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Tamon Yagura Turret and Daimon GateJapan's largest turret of this type where the turret above is integrated with the gate below. First built in 1628, reconstructed in 1848 and renovated in 1969.
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Kadomatsu New Year's decorationRight side of Sakura-mon Gate.Jan 21, 2006
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Castle tower balconyJan 21, 2006
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Tamon Yagura Turret and Daimon GateJan 21, 2006
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Expo '70 Time CapsuleThe plaque reads that the time capsule is to be opened in 5000 years or the year 6970. It can also be opened at the start of each century. I wonder if it was opened in 2001.Jan 21, 2006
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Sakura-mon Gate with kadomatsu New Year's decorationJan 21, 2006
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Castle tower balconyJan 21, 2006
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ShachihokoJan 21, 2006
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Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Castle tower balconyJan 21, 2006
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Inside castle towerJan 21, 2006
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View of Nishinomaru Garden from castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Castle tower entranceJan 21, 2006
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Castle towerIt is modeled after the tower built by the Tokugawa shogunate who made it bigger than the castle Toyotomi Hideyoshi had built. One reason why it's such a big castle.Jan 21, 2006
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Osaka Castle tower closeupJan 21, 2006
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Kadomatsu at castle tower entranceNew Year's decorationJan 21, 2006
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About the castleJan 21, 2006
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Castle tower, reconstructed in 1931, was renovated in 1995-97.The exterior walls are gleaming white and bright gold ornaments shine in the sun.Jan 21, 2006
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Path to castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Slope to castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Castle mapJan 21, 2006
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Gokuraku-bashi BridgeJan 21, 2006
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Gokuraku-bashi BridgeJan 21, 2006
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Osaka Castle was built on the foundations of Ishiyama Honganji, a fortress-like temple.Jan 21, 2006
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Gokuraku-bashi BridgeMeans Paradise Bridge. The original bridge was wooden. Rebuilt in 1965. It connects the Yamazato-maru section with the Ninomaru section.
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Inner moatJan 21, 2006
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In 2006, a rare folding screen painting showing Osaka Castle during Hideyoshi's years in early 17th century was found at Schloss Eggenberg Castle in Austria.http://www.museum-joanneum.at/en/schloss_eggenberg/saka-zu-bybu-1Jan 21, 2006
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The original Osaka Castle built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi was actually buried (smothered) by the Tokugawa and a new castle was built on it. Aoya-mon Gate 青屋門. Rebuilt in 1970.
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Aoya-mon GateRebuilt in 1970. Although this is not the main or front gate, it is the closest castle gate to Osaka-jo Koen Station.
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A symbol of Osaka and one of Japan's largest reconstructed castles. Originally built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1583. The castle tower was reconstructed in 1931 and underwent major renovation during 1995-97 and serves as a very modern history museum. Closest station is Osaka-jo Koen Station.Jan 21, 2006
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Tonan-sumi Turret from the streetJan 21, 2006
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Moat between Ninomaru (left) and Honmaru (right)East Bridge in the distance.Jan 21, 2006
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Warehouse wallJan 21, 2006
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Honmaru PalaceImportant Cultural PropertyJan 21, 2006
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Honmaru Palace as seen from the castle tower foundationImportant Cultural PropertyJan 21, 2006
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Ninomaru Kita Otemon GateImportant Cultural Property
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Top of castle tower foundation天守閣跡Jan 21, 2006
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Top of castle tower foundation天守閣跡Jan 21, 2006
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Castle tower foundation天守閣跡Jan 21, 2006
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Foundation of castle tower天守閣跡Jan 21, 2006
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East Bridge to Honmaru and Honmaru Yagura-mon GateJan 21, 2006
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Castle mapJan 21, 2006
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Honmaru PalaceImportant Cultural Property
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Ninomaru Palace side view facing the garden.Jan 21, 2006
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Ninomaru GardenJan 21, 2006
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Ninomaru GardenJan 21, 2006
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Ninomaru Palace entrance, National Treasure. Open to the public, but photography inside is not allowed. 二之丸御殿Jan 21, 2006
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Ninomaru Palace side view facing the garden. National TreasureJan 21, 2006
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Palace entrance roofJan 21, 2006
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Ninomaru Palace, National Treasure 二之丸御殿Jan 21, 2006
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Karamon Gate, Important Cultural Property. 唐門Jan 21, 2006
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Guard houseJan 21, 2006
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Tonan-sumi (Southeast corner) Turret 東南隅櫓Jan 21, 2006
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Guard house and Ninomaru Higashi Otemon Gate (Main entrance) 二之丸東大手門Jan 21, 2006
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Ninomaru Higashi Otemon Gate (Main entrance) 二之丸東大手門Jan 21, 2006
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Ninomaru Higashi Otemon Gate (Main entrance), Important Cultural Property 二之丸東大手門Jan 21, 2006
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Tonan-sumi (Southeast corner) Turret 東南隅櫓Jan 21, 2006
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Tonan-sumi (Southeast corner) Turret 東南隅櫓Jan 21, 2006
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Tonan-sumi (Southeast corner) Turret 東南隅櫓Jan 21, 2006
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Tonan-sumi (Southeast corner) Turret 東南隅櫓Jan 21, 2006
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Minami-mon (South) Gate 南門Jan 21, 2006
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Tonan-sumi (Southeast corner) Turret, Important Cultural Property 東南隅櫓Jan 21, 2006
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Nijo-jo castle was built on the order of Tokugawa Ieyasu to serve as the Kyoto residence for the Tokugawa shoguns. Although it does not have a castle tower, Nijo-jo Castle is Japan's best preserved and most magnificent castle palace.Seinan-sumi (Southwest corner) Turret is the first castle building you see when you walk from the station. Important Cultural Property 西南隅櫓Jan 21, 2006
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Sister City Pledge between Inuyama and Davis, CaliforniaDisplayed at Inuyama International Sightseeing Center "Freude."Jan 21, 2006
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Inuyama International Sightseeing Center "Freude"Jan 21, 2006
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Meitetsu Inuyama Station, west entranceJan 21, 2006
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Inuyama International Sightseeing Center "Freude"RestaurantJan 21, 2006
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Meitetsu Inuyama Station, east entranceJan 21, 2006
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Inuyama International Sightseeing Center "Freude" 犬山国際観光センター“フロイデ”Near Meitestu Inuyama Station, a community center for international exchange, sports, and cultural activities.
犬山国際観光センター“フロイデ”Jan 21, 2006
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Jo-an tea ceremony house, a National Treasure. Built in 1618 by Oda Uraku, one of the greatest tea ceremony masters and younger brother of warlord Oda Nobunaga.Jo-an is one of Japan's three most famous tea ceremony houses. 如庵Jan 21, 2006
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Inside tea ceremony houseJan 21, 2006
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Tea ceremony houseJan 21, 2006
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Inside Jo-an tea ceremony house, a National TreasureJan 21, 2006
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Entrance to Urakuen GardenThis garden has a few tea houses including one called Jo-an, a National Treasure. THe garden is close to Inuyama Castle and worth a visit. Admission 1,000 yen.
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営業時間 9:00〜17:00（3/1〜7/14 ・ 9/1〜11/30）
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休日 無休 入場料 大人1,000円（呈茶別500円）
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Urakuen Garden tea ceremony houseJan 21, 2006
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Urakuen Garden水琴窟Jan 21, 2006
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Karakuri Doll MuseumThe karakuri dolls, set atop ornate floats, are controlled with strings.Jan 21, 2006
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Karakuri Doll Museumからくり展示館Jan 21, 2006
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Inuyama Cultural History Museum犬山市文化史料館Jan 21, 2006
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Inuyama Yuen Station. Closest station to Inuyama Castle on the Meitetsu Line.Jan 21, 2006
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Reconstructed turret永勝庵Jan 21, 2006
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O-sugisama Sacred Cedar TreeThis tree existed even before the castle was built over 650 years ago. It stood 24 meters tall, higher than the castle tower. It absorbed hits by lightning in place of the castle and also protected the castle tower from high winds. The tree then came to be worshipped as castle guardian.
The tree was severely damaged during the Ise-wan typhoon in 1959, and died in 1965.Jan 21, 2006
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Lord's Room (Jodan no Ma)This room was used by the castle lord.Jan 21, 2006
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Foundation of the Nana Magari-mon GateJan 21, 2006
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Inuyama Castle roofJan 21, 2006
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Castle photo exhibitionJan 21, 2006
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Kiso RiverJan 21, 2006
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View of castle groundsJan 21, 2006
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View of Kiso RiverJan 21, 2006
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Top floor verandaThe fence is quite low and anyone can easily fall over...Jan 21, 2006
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VerandaJan 21, 2006
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Top floorThe top floor was called the Koran Room.
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Portraits of castle lords and owners on top floorEleven generations of the Naruse Clan are shown here.Jan 21, 2006
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Inside castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Inside entranceJan 21, 2006
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More stairsJan 21, 2006
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Castle tower entranceJan 21, 2006
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Inuyama Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Inuyama CastleNational TreasureJan 21, 2006
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Reconstructed Honmaru GateJan 21, 2006
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Sanko Inari ShrineThe shrine provides a short cut to the castle.Jan 21, 2006
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Steps to castle gateJan 21, 2006
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Steps to castle gateJan 21, 2006
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Haritsuna ShrineJan 21, 2006
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Inuyama CastleJan 21, 2006
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Inuyama CastleJan 21, 2006
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Kiso River with Inuyama Castle in the distanceJan 21, 2006
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Road to Inuyama CastleJan 21, 2006
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Statue of Nakabe Ikujiro (1866－1946) 中部幾次郎A pioneer in building up Akashi's fisheries industry. Also a philanthropist who donated money to build schools in Akashi.Jan 20, 2006
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Statue of Nakabe Ikujiro (1866－1946) 中部幾次郎A pioneer in building up Akashi's fisheries industry. Also a philanthropist who donated money to build schools in Akashi.Jan 20, 2006
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Akashi StationOn the JR Sanyo Line.Jan 20, 2006
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Map of Akashi ParkThe castle is now only a small part of the park.Jan 20, 2006
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View from Hitsujisaru TurretJan 20, 2006
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Garden of Musashi 武蔵の庭園Near the park entrance is a Japanese garden designed by Miyamoto Musashi, famous warrior.Jan 20, 2006
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Stairs inside Hitsujisaru TurretUnfortunately, the upper floor is bnot open to visitors.Jan 20, 2006
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Castle wallJan 20, 2006
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Inside Hitsujisaru TurretJan 20, 2006
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Inside Hitsujisaru TurretRoof tile ends on display.Jan 20, 2006
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Inside Hitsujisaru TurretJan 20, 2006
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Inside Hitsujisaru TurretJan 20, 2006
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Hitsujisaru Turret (坤櫓) is open to visitors.Jan 20, 2006
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Hitsujisaru Turret (坤櫓) and castle tower foundationJan 20, 2006
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Castle wall and Hitsujisaru Turret (坤櫓)Jan 20, 2006
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Castle tower foundationJan 20, 2006
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Tatsumi Turret (巽櫓)Jan 20, 2006
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View from castleThe train station can be seen in the distance.Jan 20, 2006
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Tatsumi Turret (巽櫓) (not open to visitors)Jan 20, 2006
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Tatsumi Turret (巽櫓)Jan 20, 2006
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Path to turretsJan 20, 2006
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Hitsujisaru Turret (坤櫓)Jan 20, 2006
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Steps to turretsJan 20, 2006
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Tatsumi Turret (巽櫓)Jan 20, 2006
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Castle moatJan 20, 2006
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Twin turrets of Akashi CastleThe left turret is called the Hitsujisaru Turret (坤櫓) and the right one is called the Tatsumi Turret (巽櫓).Jan 20, 2006
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Twin turrets of Akashi CastleJan 20, 2006
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Entrance to Akashi ParkJan 20, 2006
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Akashi Castle seen from the train platform of Akashi Station.Jan 20, 2006
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Castle moatJan 20, 2006
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Akashi Castle seen from the train platform of Akashi Station.Jan 20, 2006
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Mizu-no-san GateJan 20, 2006
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Mizu-no-ni Gate, Important Cultural PropertyJan 20, 2006
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Mizu-no-ichi Gate, Important Cultural Property.Jan 20, 2006
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Ho-no-mon Gate (lower left)Jan 20, 2006
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Himeji StationJan 20, 2006
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Shopping arcadeJan 20, 2006
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Photo galleryJan 20, 2006
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Himeji StationJan 20, 2006
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Nu-no-mon Gate (Important Cultural Property). This is the way out.Jan 20, 2006
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Okiku's Well. Subject of a famous ghost story called "Banshu Sara Yashiki," about a castle servant named Okiku.Jan 20, 2006
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Path to Harakiri (belly-slitting) Maru on the left or to Ri-no-mon Gate straight ahead.Jan 20, 2006
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Harakiki Maru. Square where the samurai committed harakiri or seppuku. The well seen in the upper right may have been where the head was washed. The building on the right was actually a defensive post.Jan 20, 2006
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More exhibitsJan 20, 2006
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Model of castleJan 20, 2006
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Wooden framework of castle towerJan 20, 2006
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Weapons racks called bugukake. 武具掛Jan 20, 2006
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Going downJan 20, 2006
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Going back downJan 20, 2006
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View of Shirotopia Memorial Park. Site of the Shirotopia Expo held in 1989 to celebrate Himeji city's centennial. シロトピア記念公園Jan 20, 2006
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View looking eastJan 20, 2006
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View of Honmaru and main road to Himeji Station, Otemae Boulevard (Symbol Road). 大手前通りJan 20, 2006
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View of Honmaru (Bizen Maru) and shachihoko roof ornament. The shachihoko ornament on the roof ridge guards against fire and natural disasters. Eleven of these are atop the castle.Jan 20, 2006
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Nishi no Maru and Sangoku Moat in foregroundJan 20, 2006
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Nishi no Maru and Hishi Gate (lower right)Jan 20, 2006
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