 Most viewed - Nihonmatsu Castle (Kasumigajo Park) 二本松城・霞ヶ城公園
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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.241 views
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Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡207 views
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Cherry blossom petals fall in the wind.166 views
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About the Poetry monument for Takamura Chieko. 高村 智恵子163 views
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Poetry monument for poet Takamura Chieko (1886-1938). 高村 智恵子162 views
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The steps lead to Minowa Gate. 箕輪門139 views
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Panorama of Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.122 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121 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.119 views
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Marvelous views of cherry blossoms from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.118 views
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Weeping cherry tree and Nihonmatsu Castle's Minowa Gate.115 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai100 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.99 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.97 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.92 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.89 views
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Many cherry trees in front of the Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai.87 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai83 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.62 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.61 views
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Aioi Waterfall is a small waterfall flowing into a pond. Built in 1934 using the natural terrain.61 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.61 views
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Karamete-mon Gate60 views
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The Sannomaru area is fringed with cherry blossoms.59 views
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About Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.59 views
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Way up to the Honmaru.59 views
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Stone foundation of the central tower or donjon.59 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. 58 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58 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.57 views
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Stone foundation of the central tower or donjon.57 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle is a National Historic Site. The castle is part of Kasumigajo Park.56 views
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Statue of poet Takamura Chieko (1886-1938). 高村 智恵子56 views
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Map of Kasumigajo Park.56 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.55 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.55 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.54 views
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Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸53 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.53 views
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Going to the top of the Honmaru stone foundation.53 views
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The city of Nihonmatsu as seen from Nihonmatsu Castle.53 views
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Scenery guide on the stone foundation of Nihonmatsu Castle's central tower or donjon.53 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.53 views
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About the Monument.53 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.52 views
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About Minowa Gate's Akamatsu pine trees.52 views
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Path covered with wood chips. No smoking here.52 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52 views
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Karamete-mon Gate52 views
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About the marker for the Kasumigajo Castle built in 1953.52 views
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View of the mountains.52 views
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Marvelous views of cherry blossoms from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.52 views
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An "X" mark is the family crest of the Niwa Clan.51 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.51 views
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Hilltop Honmaru stone foundation.51 views
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Marvelous views from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.51 views
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門50 views
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Steps on Minowa Gate. We cannot enter inside the gate. 箕輪門50 views
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About Yamada Osamu. He even went to New York to sell his silk in 1877.50 views
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Stone marker indicating that Emperor Meiji came here.50 views
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Tea ceremony house named Senshintei. 洗心亭50 views
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Part of the path is covered with wood chips.50 views
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About Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸50 views
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About Karamete-mon Gate.50 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.50 views
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Finally at the Honmaru.50 views
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Marker for the Kasumigajo Castle built in 1953.50 views
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Large akamatsu pine trees next to Minowa Gate in Nihonmatsu Castle.49 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.49 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49 views
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View from atop Karamete-mon Gate.49 views
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Steps going to the Honmaru. I noticed that people still were going up to the Honmaru.49 views
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Marker for Nihonmatsu Castle.48 views
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About Minowa Gate. 箕輪門48 views
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About Aioi Waterfall.48 views
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Sannomaru48 views
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From Sannomaru, there is a hiking trail going up the hill.48 views
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Karamete-mon Gate48 views
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Main entrance to Nihonmatsu Castle.47 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47 views
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Minowa Gate. 箕輪門47 views
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門47 views
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Cherry blossoms in Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡47 views
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Greenery area midway up to the top.47 views
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About the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps at Nihonmatsu Castle.46 views
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Markers for a Famous Cherry Blossom Site.45 views
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Sannomaru45 views
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