 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.368 views
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Sunomata Castle.325 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.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1742-1291 views
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The second floor shows how the castle was built.234 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.217 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 1995.215 views
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Statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in front of Sunomata Castle.213 views
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Sunomata Castle211 views
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Graves of those who died building Sunomata Castle.210 views
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Sunomata Ichiya Castle was reconstructed in April 1991.208 views
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Sunomata Castle has five floors. The first floor has this room introducing the nature and history of Sunomata.200 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 1995.198 views
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Bridge to Sunomata Castle.198 views
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Rear view of Sunomata Castle.193 views
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Entrance to Sunomata Castle.191 views
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Rest area.190 views
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Main bridge to Sunomata Castle. Gourds are prominent here.190 views
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Near the castle entrance is this stone gourd pouring water.189 views
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Matchlock guns186 views
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Side view of Sunomata Castle.184 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 18.184 views
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Statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in front of Sunomata Castle.182 views
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Print showing the construction of Sunomata Castle.182 views
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Small sculptures on the castle foundation.181 views
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Video screening area.174 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. 172 views
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The castle is small, but nice. The stairway here.170 views
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Way to Sunomata Castle. This path goes along the Nagara River.168 views
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Next to the castle is also this rack of gourds.168 views
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Golden pair of shachi atop Sunomata Castle.168 views
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Stone foundatio.167 views
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Toyotomi Hideyoshi165 views
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Swords165 views
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Another bridge to Sunomata Castle. More picturesque, but almost useless as it goes to a road with heavy traffic.164 views
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Roof163 views
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Another gate along the path to Sunomata Castle.162 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.162 views
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The 3rd floor shows how Toyotomi Hideyoshi rose to power and prominence.161 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.157 views
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View of Sunomata and the main bridge to the castle.151 views
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The fourth floor is a gallery. Pictures by local kids.150 views
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On a clear day, Mt. Ibuki can be seen.146 views
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View of Nagara River.144 views
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View of Sunomata-juku post town.143 views
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Sunomata Castle marker.142 views
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About Hokoku Shrine.141 views
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Next to Shirahige Shrine is Hokoku Shrine dedicated to Hideyoshi.141 views
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"Hideyoshi" in kanji spelled out with small gourds.141 views
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Nagara River and Gifu Castle on Mt. Kinka on the upper left.139 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.138 views
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View of Shirahige Shrine138 views
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Shirahige Shrine is next to Sunomata Castle. 131 views
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Marker commemorating the Crown Prince and Princess' visit in April 1995.127 views
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