 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.330 views
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Sunomata Castle.289 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1742-1269 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.268 views
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The second floor shows how the castle was built.211 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.197 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 1995.195 views
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Statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in front of Sunomata Castle.190 views
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Sunomata Castle190 views
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Sunomata Ichiya Castle was reconstructed in April 1991.190 views
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Graves of those who died building Sunomata Castle.186 views
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Bridge to Sunomata Castle.181 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 1995.178 views
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Sunomata Castle has five floors. The first floor has this room introducing the nature and history of Sunomata.178 views
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Entrance to Sunomata Castle.171 views
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Rear view of Sunomata Castle.169 views
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Rest area.169 views
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Near the castle entrance is this stone gourd pouring water.167 views
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Main bridge to Sunomata Castle. Gourds are prominent here.165 views
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Print showing the construction of Sunomata Castle.164 views
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Matchlock guns164 views
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Side view of Sunomata Castle.162 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 18.161 views
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Statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in front of Sunomata Castle.160 views
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Small sculptures on the castle foundation.158 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. 154 views
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Video screening area.153 views
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The castle is small, but nice. The stairway here.152 views
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Golden pair of shachi atop Sunomata Castle.148 views
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Way to Sunomata Castle. This path goes along the Nagara River.147 views
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Toyotomi Hideyoshi147 views
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Swords147 views
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Next to the castle is also this rack of gourds.146 views
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Another bridge to Sunomata Castle. More picturesque, but almost useless as it goes to a road with heavy traffic.145 views
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Roof145 views
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Stone foundatio.145 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.143 views
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Another gate along the path to Sunomata Castle.141 views
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The 3rd floor shows how Toyotomi Hideyoshi rose to power and prominence.140 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.140 views
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View of Sunomata and the main bridge to the castle.132 views
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The fourth floor is a gallery. Pictures by local kids.130 views
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View of Nagara River.126 views
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View of Sunomata-juku post town.124 views
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"Hideyoshi" in kanji spelled out with small gourds.123 views
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Sunomata Castle marker.123 views
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About Hokoku Shrine.122 views
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Next to Shirahige Shrine is Hokoku Shrine dedicated to Hideyoshi.121 views
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On a clear day, Mt. Ibuki can be seen.121 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.117 views
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Nagara River and Gifu Castle on Mt. Kinka on the upper left.117 views
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View of Shirahige Shrine114 views
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Shirahige Shrine is next to Sunomata Castle. 110 views
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Marker commemorating the Crown Prince and Princess' visit in April 1995.107 views
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