 Most viewed - Sunomata Ichiya Castle 墨俣一夜城
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Sunomata Castle and gourd sculpture. The gourd (hyotan) was Toyotomi Hideyoshi's trademark as well as a symbol of this area.266 views
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Sunomata Castle.230 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1742-1222 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.215 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.156 views
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The second floor shows how the castle was built.155 views
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Sunomata Castle151 views
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Graves of those who died building Sunomata Castle.149 views
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Sunomata Ichiya Castle was reconstructed in April 1991.149 views
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Statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in front of Sunomata Castle.146 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 1995.144 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 1995.139 views
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Bridge to Sunomata Castle.138 views
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Sunomata Castle has five floors. The first floor has this room introducing the nature and history of Sunomata.137 views
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Rest area.130 views
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Near the castle entrance is this stone gourd pouring water.129 views
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Rear view of Sunomata Castle.129 views
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Entrance to Sunomata Castle.128 views
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Matchlock guns125 views
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Main bridge to Sunomata Castle. Gourds are prominent here.124 views
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Side view of Sunomata Castle.123 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 18.122 views
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Statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in front of Sunomata Castle.119 views
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Small sculptures on the castle foundation.118 views
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Print showing the construction of Sunomata Castle.117 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. 115 views
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Next to the castle is also this rack of gourds.114 views
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The castle is small, but nice. The stairway here.114 views
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Video screening area.114 views
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Swords113 views
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Way to Sunomata Castle. This path goes along the Nagara River.112 views
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Toyotomi Hideyoshi111 views
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Golden pair of shachi atop Sunomata Castle.110 views
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Another bridge to Sunomata Castle. More picturesque, but almost useless as it goes to a road with heavy traffic.109 views
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Roof109 views
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Stone foundatio.109 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.108 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.107 views
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Another gate along the path to Sunomata Castle.104 views
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The 3rd floor shows how Toyotomi Hideyoshi rose to power and prominence.101 views
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View of Sunomata and the main bridge to the castle.99 views
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The fourth floor is a gallery. Pictures by local kids.97 views
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View of Nagara River.93 views
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Sunomata Castle marker.90 views
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Next to Shirahige Shrine is Hokoku Shrine dedicated to Hideyoshi.89 views
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On a clear day, Mt. Ibuki can be seen.89 views
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View of Sunomata-juku post town.88 views
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Nagara River and Gifu Castle on Mt. Kinka on the upper left.88 views
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About Hokoku Shrine.88 views
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"Hideyoshi" in kanji spelled out with small gourds.87 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.86 views
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View of Shirahige Shrine84 views
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Shirahige Shrine is next to Sunomata Castle. 82 views
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Marker commemorating the Crown Prince and Princess' visit in April 1995.77 views
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