 Most viewed - Matsue 松江市 |
Amid a complex of moats, stone walls, and reconstructed turrets, the main castle tower largely retains its original 17th-century construction and stands five stories high. 336 views
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Yaegaki Shrine's wedded trees.289 views
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Lake Shinji, Matsue268 views
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Yomegashima island and Jizo statues, Lake Shinji, Matsue, Shimane Pref.236 views
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Yaegaki Shrine, Matsue 八重垣神社234 views
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Kamosu Shrine in Matsue, Shimane. 神魂神社221 views
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Fudoki-no-Oka Okadayama tumulus, Matsue 風土記の丘217 views
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Shimane Art Museum rabbits203 views
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Built in 1611, Matsue Castle is Japan's latest and fifth castle whose main tower tower has been designated as a National Treasure (on July 8, 2015).150 viewsMatsue Castle is open 8:30 am to 6:30 pm (or 5 pm during Oct. to Mar.). No holidays. Admission is ¥280 for foreigners. Combination ticket that includes admission to the Lafcadio Hearn Museum is also available.
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Map of castle grounds and my bicycle.138 views
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The famous giant tortoise at Gesshoji Temple, Matsue. They put a stone pillar on its back so it wouldn't walk around at night and wreak havoc. Animal cruelty?135 views
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View of Lake Shinji from Matsue Castle.132 views
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Jizo statue at Lake Shinji, Matsue.131 views
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Lake Shinji and Matsu pine trees130 views
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The famous giant tortoise at Gesshoji Temple, Matsue.123 views
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Yomegashima island and Jizo statues, Lake Shinji118 views
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JR Matsue Station 松江駅113 views
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Almost sunset over Lake Shinji112 views
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Yaegaki Shrine 八重垣神社111 views
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Fudoki-no-Oka Okadayama tumulus102 views
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A couple tries to find out how strong their bond will be.100 views
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View of garden in Lafcadio Hearn's old residence.97 views
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Nice stonework at Matsue Castle.97 views
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Uchibori Moat behind Matsue Castle.95 views
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Horse-washing Pond.94 views
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Jozan Inari Shrine by Hearn.94 views
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Matsue Castle moat boat.94 views
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Jozan Inari Shrine93 views
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Camellia flowers91 views
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Map of Matsue Castle.89 views
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Gokoku Shrine87 views
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Ceiling.86 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.84 views
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Back of Matsue Castle.84 views
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Up the stairs.83 views
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Shimane Art Museum.83 views
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Inside Taiko Drum Turret.83 views
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Uchibori Moat behind Matsue Castle. This is near the Lafcadio Hearn Museum and home.83 views
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South Turret overlooking the Shimane Prefectural Capital.82 views
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1st floor.82 views
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Lacquerware82 views
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Scale models of Matsue city on this floor.82 views
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Location of the castle lord's palace.82 views
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About the Central Turret.82 views
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Inside the South Turret.82 views
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Kounkaku exhibition room on 1st floor.82 views
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Matsue Castle's main tower (National Treasure). It was built as a watchtower and it was not a residence for the castle lord.81 views
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Water well in Matsue Castle's basement. It's 24 meters deep.81 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.81 views
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Matchlock guns81 views
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Up to the next floor.81 views
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Opening to drop stones.81 views
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Stairs to the next level.81 views
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Taiko Drum Turret (Taiko Yagura). Reconstructed in 2001.81 views
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About the South Turret.81 views
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Bedroom for the Crown Prince Yoshihito.81 views
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Kounkaku balcony.81 views
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Matsue Shrine81 views
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Inui Turret used to be here.81 views
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The main castle tower can also be seen.80 views
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Matsue Castle's South Turret.80 views
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Mao of Matsue Castle.80 views
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Statue of Lord Horio Yoshiharu who first built Matsue Castle in 1611.80 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.80 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.80 views
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Water well in Matsue Castle's basement.80 views
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Matsue Castle's basement was a backup space to store food in case of any attack.80 views
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Matsue Castle's main tower is basically a museum with showcases of samurai artifacts. No air conditioning.80 views
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Castle window80 views
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Arrows80 views
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Scale model of Matsue Castle.80 views
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About the Ninomaru.80 views
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South Turret pillar.80 views
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After Crown Prince Yoshihito stayed here, the Kounkaku was used for a variety of purposes. During the 1940s war years, it was the Japanese Navy's personnel office. 80 viewsAfter the war, Kounkaku served as an annex for the Shimane Prefectural Capital until 1952. Then it housed the Matsue Board of Education until 1962. A local museum from 1973–2011. Then after renovations were completed in 2015, the building was opened to the public in Oct. 2015.
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Kounkaku's upper floor.80 views
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The lodging quarters for Crown Prince Yoshihito had only three rooms. Entrance room in the middle.80 views
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Kounkaku balcony.80 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret.79 views
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Uchibori Moat79 views
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.79 views
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Taiko Drum Turret79 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.79 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle toward the rear.79 views
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Matsue Castle's basement displays the old shachi roof ornaments.79 views
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Castle windows.79 views
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Final stairs to the top floor of Matsue Castle.79 views
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View from the top of Matsue Castle.79 views
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Matsue Castle roof tiles.79 views
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Rest house near the castle tower.79 views
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About the Taiko Drum Turret.79 views
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Central Turret (Naka Yagura). Reconstructed in 2001.79 views
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The South Turret has an upper floor.79 views
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South Turret upper floor.79 views
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South Turret window.79 views
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View from South Turret.79 views
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Entrance hall of the stately Kounkaku. Free admission.79 views
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Entrance to the Kounkaku's upper floor.79 views
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Door to the balcony.79 views
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View of the Central Turret from the Kounkaku balcony.79 views
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You can see this stone wall topped by three turrets.78 views
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Shimane Prefectural Capital is next to Matsue Castle.78 views
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South Turret 78 views
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Plaque marking Matsue Castle as one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom spots.78 views
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About Matsue Castle according to Hearn.78 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.78 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.78 views
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Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.78 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.78 views
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Stairs are somewhat steep.78 views
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Horse implements78 views
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Matchlock gun bullets78 views
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Scale model of Matsue Castle's wooden frame.78 views
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The ceiling has a sprinkler system.78 views
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Matsue Castle roof corner.78 views
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Going down Matsue Castle.78 views
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View of Ninomaru where the castle lord's palace was.78 views
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Openings in the castle wall to shoot weapons.78 views
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Inside the Central Turret.78 views
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Map of Matsue Castle.77 views
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Front view of About Matsue Castle tower.77 views
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Matsue Castle's roof corners.77 views
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Battle fan77 views
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Ceiling77 views
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Top floor of Matsue Castle.77 views
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Stairs on Matsue Castle's top deck.77 views
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About the Ninomaru of Matsue Castle.77 views
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View from South Turret.77 views
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One end of the Kounkaku's upper floor was the lodging quarters for Crown Prince Yoshihito who stayed here in 1907 while he toured the San'in Region.77 views
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Living room for the Crown Prince Yoshihito. The carpets and curtains are replicas since the originals no longer exist.77 views
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View of the Central Turret from the Kounkaku balcony.77 views
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About Matsue Shrine.77 views
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Matsue Shrine's heart-shaped ema prayer tablets.77 views
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Easily accessible by a short bus ride from JR Matsue Station. Just hop on the Lakeline Loop bus and get of at "Kokuho Matsue-jo." Runs every 20 min.76 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. 76 views
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.76 views
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About the lower area of Ninomaru.76 views
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Stone steps to Matsue Castle.76 views
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Ichinomon Gate to enter the Honmaru of Matsue Castle.76 views
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Besides Matsue Castle, the other four National Treasure castle towers are at Hikone Castle (Shiga Prefecture), Matsumoto Castle (Nagano), Inuyama Castle (Aichi), and Himeji Castle (Hyogo).76 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.76 views
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Matsue Castle's entrance hall. You must take off your shoes. Admission charged. Foreigners may get a discount.76 views
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Samurai armor76 views
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Sword handguards76 views
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Models of castle bridges.76 views
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Certificate indicating that Matsue Castle is a National Treasure.76 views
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Lake Shinji as seen from Matsue Castle. 穴道湖76 views
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Castle wall along the stone wall.76 views
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South Turret ceiling.76 views
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Kounkaku signboard.76 views
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Matsue Shrine's heart-shaped ema prayer tablets.76 views
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Matsue Castle's Central Turret.75 views
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Ninomaru75 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle.75 views
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These pictures were taken in ealry Jan. so the trees and grass are not so green.75 views
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About Matsue Castle.75 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.75 views
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Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.75 views
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Samurai armor inside Matsue Castle.75 views
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The top floor of Matsue Castle has open windows on all four sides. 75 views
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View from the top of Matsue Castle overlooking the entrance area.75 views
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Ceiling beams in Matsue Castle 75 views
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Inside the Central Turret.75 views
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South Turret ceiling.75 views
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About Crown Prince Yoshihito's quarters.75 views
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Exiting Matsue Castle the back way.75 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. They were reconstructed in 2001.74 views
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Matsue Castle's South Turret 74 views
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South Turret and plum blossoms.74 views
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Matsue Castle's Tenshu main tower, a national Treasure since July 2015. 天守74 views
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Opening to drop stones.74 views
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Leaving Matsue Castle tower.74 views
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When you get off the Lakeline bus, you will be near this moat and Otemon Gate.73 views
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South Turret 73 views
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Shachi ornaments on Matsue Castle.73 views
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Side view of the entrance hall.73 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.73 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.73 views
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Chairs73 views
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Looks like the pillars were stapled together.73 views
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South Turret (Minami Yagura). Reconstructed in 2000.73 views
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Within the Ninomaru of Matsue Castle, the Kounkaku was a guesthouse originally built in 1903 for Crown Prince Yoshihito (Emperor Taisho). 興雲閣73 views
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Stairs to the upper floor.73 views
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