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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. 303 views
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Yaegaki Shrine's wedded trees.248 views
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Lake Shinji, Matsue226 views
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Yomegashima island and Jizo statues, Lake Shinji, Matsue, Shimane Pref.212 views
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Yaegaki Shrine, Matsue 八重垣神社212 views
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Kamosu Shrine in Matsue, Shimane. 神魂神社202 views
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Fudoki-no-Oka Okadayama tumulus, Matsue 風土記の丘198 views
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Shimane Art Museum rabbits158 views
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Lake Shinji and Matsu pine trees109 views
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Map of castle grounds and my bicycle.107 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).101 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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View of Lake Shinji from Matsue Castle.98 views
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JR Matsue Station 松江駅96 views
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Yaegaki Shrine 八重垣神社92 views
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Jizo statue at Lake Shinji, Matsue.91 views
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Fudoki-no-Oka Okadayama tumulus88 views
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Almost sunset over Lake Shinji87 views
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A couple tries to find out how strong their bond will be.87 views
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View of garden in Lafcadio Hearn's old residence.83 views
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Yomegashima island and Jizo statues, Lake Shinji79 views
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The famous giant tortoise at Gesshoji Temple, Matsue.79 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?78 views
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Matsue Castle moat boat.59 views
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Jozan Inari Shrine by Hearn.58 views
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Uchibori Moat behind Matsue Castle.58 views
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Nice stonework at Matsue Castle.57 views
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Horse-washing Pond.57 views
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Camellia flowers57 views
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Gokoku Shrine56 views
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Jozan Inari Shrine56 views
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Map of Matsue Castle.55 views
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Uchibori Moat behind Matsue Castle. This is near the Lafcadio Hearn Museum and home.53 views
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About Matsue Castle according to Hearn.46 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.46 views
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View from South Turret.46 views
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Inui Turret used to be here.46 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.45 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.45 views
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Up the stairs.45 views
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Matsue Castle's main tower is basically a museum with showcases of samurai artifacts. No air conditioning.45 views
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Scale model of Matsue Castle.45 views
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Going down Matsue Castle.45 views
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Location of the castle lord's palace.45 views
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The lodging quarters for Crown Prince Yoshihito had only three rooms. Entrance room in the middle.45 views
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Matsue Shrine's heart-shaped ema prayer tablets.45 views
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South Turret overlooking the Shimane Prefectural Capital.44 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.44 views
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.44 views
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Ichinomon Gate to enter the Honmaru of Matsue Castle.44 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.44 views
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Water well in Matsue Castle's basement.44 views
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Matsue Castle's basement was a backup space to store food in case of any attack.44 views
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Scale models of Matsue city on this floor.44 views
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The ceiling has a sprinkler system.44 views
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Inside the South Turret.44 views
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South Turret upper floor.44 views
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South Turret window.44 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. 44 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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Entrance hall of the stately Kounkaku. Free admission.44 views
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Kounkaku exhibition room on 1st floor.44 views
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Entrance to the Kounkaku's upper floor.44 views
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View of the Central Turret from the Kounkaku balcony.44 views
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You can see this stone wall topped by three turrets.43 views
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Matsue Castle's South Turret.43 views
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South Turret 43 views
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Matsue Castle's South Turret 43 views
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Mao of Matsue Castle.43 views
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Statue of Lord Horio Yoshiharu who first built Matsue Castle in 1611.43 views
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About the lower area of Ninomaru.43 views
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Stone steps to Matsue Castle.43 views
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Matsue Castle's Tenshu main tower, a national Treasure since July 2015. 天守43 views
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Side view of the entrance hall.43 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle toward the rear.43 views
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Back of Matsue Castle.43 views
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Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.43 views
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Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.43 views
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Matsue Castle's entrance hall. You must take off your shoes. Admission charged. Foreigners may get a discount.43 views
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Water well in Matsue Castle's basement. It's 24 meters deep.43 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.43 views
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1st floor.43 views
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Samurai armor inside Matsue Castle.43 views
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Lacquerware43 views
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Samurai armor43 views
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Matchlock guns43 views
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Up to the next floor.43 views
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Opening to drop stones.43 views
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Top floor of Matsue Castle.43 views
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Certificate indicating that Matsue Castle is a National Treasure.43 views
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Ceiling.43 views
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Matsue Castle roof tiles.43 views
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About the Ninomaru.43 views
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Inside Taiko Drum Turret.43 views
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About the Taiko Drum Turret.43 views
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Castle wall along the stone wall.43 views
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About the Central Turret.43 views
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South Turret ceiling.43 views
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Kounkaku's upper floor.43 views
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Bedroom for the Crown Prince Yoshihito.43 views
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View of the Central Turret from the Kounkaku balcony.43 views
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Kounkaku balcony.43 views
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Kounkaku balcony.43 views
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Thanks to a wealthy farmer and former Matsue samurai, Matsue Castle was saved and not destroyed like most other castles.42 viewsOne of the San'in Region's major sights and one of the major castles along the Sea of Japan coast.
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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.42 views
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When you get off the Lakeline bus, you will be near this moat and Otemon Gate.42 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. They were reconstructed in 2001.42 views
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The main castle tower can also be seen.42 views
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South Turret and stone wall.42 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.42 views
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Uchibori Moat42 views
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Map of Matsue Castle.42 views
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.42 views
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Ninomaru42 views
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Taiko Drum Turret42 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.42 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).42 views
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Front view of About Matsue Castle tower.42 views
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Matsue Castle's roof corners.42 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.42 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.42 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.42 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.42 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.42 views
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Matsue Castle's basement displays the old shachi roof ornaments.42 views
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Stairs are somewhat steep.42 views
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Castle window42 views
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Horse implements42 views
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Arrows42 views
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Matchlock gun bullets42 views
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Battle fan42 views
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Sword handguards42 views
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Scale model of Matsue Castle's wooden frame.42 views
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Opening to drop stones.42 views
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Looks like the pillars were stapled together.42 views
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Stairs to the next level.42 views
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Castle windows.42 views
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Ceiling42 views
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Final stairs to the top floor of Matsue Castle.42 views
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View from the top of Matsue Castle.42 views
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Shimane Art Museum.42 views
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Lake Shinji as seen from Matsue Castle. 穴道湖42 views
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Stairs on Matsue Castle's top deck.42 views
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Rest house near the castle tower.42 views
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View of Ninomaru where the castle lord's palace was.42 views
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Taiko Drum Turret (Taiko Yagura). Reconstructed in 2001.42 views
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Central Turret (Naka Yagura). Reconstructed in 2001.42 views
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Inside the Central Turret.42 views
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South Turret (Minami Yagura). Reconstructed in 2000.42 views
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South Turret ceiling.42 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.42 views
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Living room for the Crown Prince Yoshihito. The carpets and curtains are replicas since the originals no longer exist.42 views
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About Crown Prince Yoshihito's quarters.42 views
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Kounkaku balcony.42 views
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Kounkaku signboard.42 views
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Matsue Shrine42 views
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About Matsue Shrine.42 views
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Matsue Shrine's heart-shaped ema prayer tablets.42 views
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Exiting Matsue Castle the back way.42 views
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About Matsue Castle, noe of only 12 castles in Japan that retain the original building. Built by Horio Yoshiharu and first occupied by the Horio Clan 1600–1633.41 viewsCastle was also occupied by the Kyogoku Clan (Tadataka) and Matsudaira Clan (1638–1871).
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret.41 views
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Shimane Prefectural Capital is next to Matsue Castle.41 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. 41 views
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South Turret 41 views
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South Turret and plum blossoms.41 views
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Matsue Castle's Central Turret.41 views
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Plaque marking Matsue Castle as one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom spots.41 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle.41 views
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These pictures were taken in ealry Jan. so the trees and grass are not so green.41 views
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About Matsue Castle.41 views
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Shachi ornaments on Matsue Castle.41 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.41 views
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Sword41 views
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Samurai armor41 views
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The top floor of Matsue Castle has open windows on all four sides. 41 views
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View from the top of Matsue Castle overlooking the entrance area.41 views
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Matsue Castle roof corner.41 views
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Ceiling beams in Matsue Castle 41 views
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Openings in the castle wall to shoot weapons.41 views
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Inside the Central Turret.41 views
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South Turret pillar.41 views
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View from South Turret.41 views
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