Most viewed - Nihonmatsu Castle (Kasumigajo Park) 二本松城・霞ヶ城公園 |
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.295 views
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Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡238 views
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Cherry blossom petals fall in the wind.202 views
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Poetry monument for poet Takamura Chieko (1886-1938). 高村 智恵子196 views
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About the Poetry monument for Takamura Chieko. 高村 智恵子195 views
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The steps lead to Minowa Gate. 箕輪門189 views
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Panorama of Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.180 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.174 views
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Marvelous views of cherry blossoms from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.174 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173 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.167 views
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Weeping cherry tree and Nihonmatsu Castle's Minowa Gate.167 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.164 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.163 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.159 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai134 views
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Many cherry trees in front of the Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai.121 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai114 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.96 views
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About Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.95 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.93 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.93 views
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Karamete-mon Gate92 views
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Way up to the Honmaru.92 views
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Stone foundation of the central tower or donjon.92 views
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Aioi Waterfall is a small waterfall flowing into a pond. Built in 1934 using the natural terrain.91 views
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The Sannomaru area is fringed with cherry blossoms.91 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. 90 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89 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.89 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.88 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle is a National Historic Site. The castle is part of Kasumigajo Park.88 views
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Statue of poet Takamura Chieko (1886-1938). 高村 智恵子87 views
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Map of Kasumigajo Park.87 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.87 views
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Stone foundation of the central tower or donjon.87 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.87 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.87 views
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Path covered with wood chips. No smoking here.86 views
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Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸86 views
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Going to the top of the Honmaru stone foundation.86 views
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The city of Nihonmatsu as seen from Nihonmatsu Castle.86 views
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Marvelous views of cherry blossoms from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.86 views
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About the Monument.86 views
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Part of the path is covered with wood chips.85 views
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Karamete-mon Gate85 views
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Marker for the Kasumigajo Castle built in 1953.85 views
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About the marker for the Kasumigajo Castle built in 1953.85 views
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Scenery guide on the stone foundation of Nihonmatsu Castle's central tower or donjon.85 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.85 views
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Steps on Minowa Gate. We cannot enter inside the gate. 箕輪門84 views
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About Minowa Gate's Akamatsu pine trees.84 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84 views
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84 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.84 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.83 views
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About Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸83 views
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View from atop Karamete-mon Gate.83 views
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About Karamete-mon Gate.83 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.83 views
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Finally at the Honmaru.83 views
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View of the mountains.83 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82 views
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Hilltop Honmaru stone foundation.82 views
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Steps going to the Honmaru. I noticed that people still were going up to the Honmaru.82 views
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Marvelous views from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.82 views
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An "X" mark is the family crest of the Niwa Clan.81 views
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門81 views
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About Yamada Osamu. He even went to New York to sell his silk in 1877.81 views
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From Sannomaru, there is a hiking trail going up the hill.81 views
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Karamete-mon Gate81 views
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Large akamatsu pine trees next to Minowa Gate in Nihonmatsu Castle.80 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.80 views
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Tea ceremony house named Senshintei. 洗心亭80 views
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Sannomaru80 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79 views
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About Aioi Waterfall.79 views
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Stone marker indicating that Emperor Meiji came here.79 views
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About the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps at Nihonmatsu Castle.78 views
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Marker for Nihonmatsu Castle.78 views
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Main entrance to Nihonmatsu Castle.78 views
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Cherry blossoms in Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡78 views
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About Minowa Gate. 箕輪門77 views
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Sannomaru77 views
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Greenery area midway up to the top.77 views
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Minowa Gate. 箕輪門76 views
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Markers for a Famous Cherry Blossom Site.76 views
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門75 views
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