 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.291 views
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Lake Shinji, Matsue269 views
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Yomegashima island and Jizo statues, Lake Shinji, Matsue, Shimane Pref.237 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224 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).152 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.141 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?136 views
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View of Lake Shinji from Matsue Castle.134 views
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Jizo statue at Lake Shinji, Matsue.133 views
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Lake Shinji and Matsu pine trees130 views
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The famous giant tortoise at Gesshoji Temple, Matsue.124 views
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Yomegashima island and Jizo statues, Lake Shinji119 views
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Yaegaki Shrine 八重垣神社113 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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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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Nice stonework at Matsue Castle.100 views
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Horse-washing Pond.98 views
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Matsue Castle moat boat.98 views
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View of garden in Lafcadio Hearn's old residence.97 views
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Jozan Inari Shrine97 views
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Uchibori Moat behind Matsue Castle.96 views
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Jozan Inari Shrine by Hearn.95 views
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Camellia flowers95 views
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Map of Matsue Castle.93 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.89 views
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Ceiling.88 views
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Gokoku Shrine88 views
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Inside Taiko Drum Turret.87 views
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Back of Matsue Castle.86 views
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Kounkaku exhibition room on 1st floor.86 views
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South Turret overlooking the Shimane Prefectural Capital.85 views
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Shimane Art Museum.85 views
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Location of the castle lord's palace.85 views
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Up the stairs.84 views
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Lacquerware84 views
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Up to the next floor.84 views
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Taiko Drum Turret (Taiko Yagura). Reconstructed in 2001.84 views
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About the South Turret.84 views
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Kounkaku balcony.84 views
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Uchibori Moat behind Matsue Castle. This is near the Lafcadio Hearn Museum and home.84 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle near Otemon Gate.83 views
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1st floor.83 views
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Matchlock guns83 views
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Opening to drop stones.83 views
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Scale models of Matsue city on this floor.83 views
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Stairs to the next level.83 views
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View from the top of Matsue Castle.83 views
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About the Central Turret.83 views
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Inside the South Turret.83 views
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Bedroom for the Crown Prince Yoshihito.83 views
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Matsue Shrine83 views
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Inui Turret used to be here.83 views
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The main castle tower can also be seen.82 views
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Matsue Castle's South Turret.82 views
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Shimane Prefectural Capital is next to Matsue Castle.82 views
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Mao of Matsue Castle.82 views
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Statue of Lord Horio Yoshiharu who first built Matsue Castle in 1611.82 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.82 views
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Water well in Matsue Castle's basement. It's 24 meters deep.82 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.82 views
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Rest house near the castle tower.82 views
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The South Turret has an upper floor.82 views
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Uchibori Moat81 views
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Plaque marking Matsue Castle as one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom spots.81 views
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.81 views
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Front view of About Matsue Castle tower.81 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle toward the rear.81 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.81 views
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Water well in Matsue Castle's basement.81 views
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Matsue Castle's basement was a backup space to store food in case of any attack.81 views
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Matsue Castle's basement displays the old shachi roof ornaments.81 views
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Matsue Castle's main tower is basically a museum with showcases of samurai artifacts. No air conditioning.81 views
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Castle window81 views
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Arrows81 views
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Scale model of Matsue Castle.81 views
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Castle windows.81 views
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Matsue Castle roof tiles.81 views
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View of Ninomaru where the castle lord's palace was.81 views
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About the Ninomaru.81 views
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South Turret window.81 views
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View from South Turret.81 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. 81 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.81 views
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The lodging quarters for Crown Prince Yoshihito had only three rooms. Entrance room in the middle.81 views
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Kounkaku balcony.81 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret.80 views
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South Turret 80 views
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Taiko Drum Turret80 views
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About Matsue Castle according to Hearn.80 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.80 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.80 views
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Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.80 views
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Stairs are somewhat steep.80 views
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Matchlock gun bullets80 views
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Final stairs to the top floor of Matsue Castle.80 views
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Certificate indicating that Matsue Castle is a National Treasure.80 views
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Matsue Castle roof corner.80 views
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Going down Matsue Castle.80 views
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About the Taiko Drum Turret.80 views
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Central Turret (Naka Yagura). Reconstructed in 2001.80 views
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South Turret upper floor.80 views
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South Turret pillar.80 views
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Entrance hall of the stately Kounkaku. Free admission.80 views
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Entrance to the Kounkaku's upper floor.80 views
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Door to the balcony.80 views
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View of the Central Turret from the Kounkaku balcony.80 views
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Kounkaku signboard.80 views
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You can see this stone wall topped by three turrets.79 views
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About the lower area of Ninomaru.79 views
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Ichinomon Gate to enter the Honmaru of Matsue Castle.79 views
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Matsue Castle's roof corners.79 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.79 views
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Matsue Castle's basement.79 views
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Samurai armor79 views
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Horse implements79 views
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Battle fan79 views
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Scale model of Matsue Castle's wooden frame.79 views
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The ceiling has a sprinkler system.79 views
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Stairs on Matsue Castle's top deck.79 views
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Openings in the castle wall to shoot weapons.79 views
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Inside the Central Turret.79 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.79 views
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Matsue Shrine's heart-shaped ema prayer tablets.79 views
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Matsue Shrine's heart-shaped ema prayer tablets.79 views
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Map of Matsue Castle.78 views
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Ninomaru where they had rice storehousees.78 views
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Entrance to Matsue Castle.78 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).78 views
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Sword handguards78 views
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Models of castle bridges.78 views
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Top floor of Matsue Castle.78 views
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About the Ninomaru of Matsue Castle.78 views
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View from South Turret.78 views
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Living room for the Crown Prince Yoshihito. The carpets and curtains are replicas since the originals no longer exist.78 views
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View of the Central Turret from the Kounkaku balcony.78 views
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About Matsue Shrine.78 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.77 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. 77 views
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Matsue Castle's Central Turret.77 views
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Stone steps to Matsue Castle.77 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.77 views
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Back of Matsue Castle's main tower.77 views
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Matsue Castle's entrance hall. You must take off your shoes. Admission charged. Foreigners may get a discount.77 views
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Samurai armor inside Matsue Castle.77 views
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Opening to drop stones.77 views
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Looks like the pillars were stapled together.77 views
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Ceiling77 views
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The top floor of Matsue Castle has open windows on all four sides. 77 views
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View from the top of Matsue Castle overlooking the entrance area.77 views
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Lake Shinji as seen from Matsue Castle. 穴道湖77 views
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Castle wall along the stone wall.77 views
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Inside the Central Turret.77 views
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South Turret ceiling.77 views
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Stairs to the upper floor.77 views
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About Crown Prince Yoshihito's quarters.77 views
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On the left is the South Turret and on the right is the Central Turret. They were reconstructed in 2001.76 views
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South Turret 76 views
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Ninomaru76 views
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Matsue Castle's Tenshu main tower, a national Treasure since July 2015. 天守76 views
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These pictures were taken in ealry Jan. so the trees and grass are not so green.76 views
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About Matsue Castle.76 views
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Side view of Matsue Castle.76 views
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Matsue Castle's heavy metal door.76 views
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Chairs76 views
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Samurai armor76 views
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Ceiling beams in Matsue Castle 76 views
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South Turret (Minami Yagura). Reconstructed in 2000.76 views
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South Turret ceiling.76 views
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Exiting Matsue Castle the back way.76 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 1600–1633.75 viewsCastle was also occupied by the Kyogoku Clan (Tadataka) and Matsudaira Clan (1638–1871).
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When you get off the Lakeline bus, you will be near this moat and Otemon Gate.75 views
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Matsue Castle's South Turret 75 views
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South Turret and plum blossoms.75 views
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Shachi ornaments on Matsue Castle.75 views
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Kounkaku balcony.75 views
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Leaving Matsue Castle tower.75 views
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