 Most viewed - Nihonmatsu 二本松市 |
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.338 views
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Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡257 views
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The steps lead to Minowa Gate. 箕輪門233 views
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Cherry blossom petals fall in the wind.222 views
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Panorama of Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.218 views
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Poetry monument for poet Takamura Chieko (1886-1938). 高村 智恵子217 views
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Marvelous views of cherry blossoms from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.216 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215 views
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About the Poetry monument for Takamura Chieko. 高村 智恵子215 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.213 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.211 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.208 views
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Weeping cherry tree and Nihonmatsu Castle's Minowa Gate.208 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.205 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.202 views
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Nihonmatsu manhole, Fukushima Pref.196 views
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Statue of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai Teenage Corps who fought and died in the Boshin War, in front of Nihonmatsu Station, Fukushima.192 views
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Nihonmatsu manhole, Fukushima Pref.192 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station178 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai153 views
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Sample rock foundation unearthed from the Niwa clan's residence.146 views
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Many cherry trees in front of the Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai.138 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai132 views
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About Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.116 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.116 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.115 views
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Stone foundation of the central tower or donjon.114 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.112 views
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The Sannomaru area is fringed with cherry blossoms.111 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110 views
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Karamete-mon Gate110 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.110 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle is a National Historic Site. The castle is part of Kasumigajo Park.109 views
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Way up to the Honmaru.109 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. 108 views
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Statue of poet Takamura Chieko (1886-1938). 高村 智恵子108 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.108 views
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Aioi Waterfall is a small waterfall flowing into a pond. Built in 1934 using the natural terrain.107 views
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Marvelous views of cherry blossoms from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.106 views
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Map of Kasumigajo Park.105 views
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From Sannomaru, there is a hiking trail going up the hill.105 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.105 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.105 views
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About the marker for the Kasumigajo Castle built in 1953.105 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.105 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.104 views
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Karamete-mon Gate104 views
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Stone foundation of the central tower or donjon.104 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.103 views
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About Yamada Osamu. He even went to New York to sell his silk in 1877.103 views
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Cherry blossoms in Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡103 views
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Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸103 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.103 views
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Marker for the Kasumigajo Castle built in 1953.103 views
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Going to the top of the Honmaru stone foundation.103 views
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The city of Nihonmatsu as seen from Nihonmatsu Castle.103 views
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Scenery guide on the stone foundation of Nihonmatsu Castle's central tower or donjon.103 views
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About the Monument.103 views
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Steps on Minowa Gate. We cannot enter inside the gate. 箕輪門102 views
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About Minowa Gate's Akamatsu pine trees.102 views
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Sannomaru102 views
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Part of the path is covered with wood chips.102 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102 views
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Karamete-mon Gate102 views
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View from atop Karamete-mon Gate.102 views
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About Karamete-mon Gate.102 views
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Marvelous views from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.102 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101 views
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Path covered with wood chips. No smoking here.101 views
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About Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸101 views
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Steps going to the Honmaru. I noticed that people still were going up to the Honmaru.101 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.101 views
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View of the mountains.100 views
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About the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps at Nihonmatsu Castle.99 views
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門99 views
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Stone marker indicating that Emperor Meiji came here.99 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.99 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99 views
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Hilltop Honmaru stone foundation.99 views
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Marker for Nihonmatsu Castle.98 views
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Minowa Gate. 箕輪門98 views
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門98 views
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Large akamatsu pine trees next to Minowa Gate in Nihonmatsu Castle.98 views
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Sannomaru98 views
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Finally at the Honmaru.98 views
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Main entrance to Nihonmatsu Castle.97 views
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An "X" mark is the family crest of the Niwa Clan.97 views
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About Aioi Waterfall.97 views
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Tea ceremony house named Senshintei. 洗心亭97 views
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About Minowa Gate. 箕輪門96 views
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Greenery area midway up to the top.95 views
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Markers for a Famous Cherry Blossom Site.94 views
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Nihonmatsu History Museum 二本松市歴史資料館87 views
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Soseki foundation rock in front of Nihonmatsu History Museum 二本松市歴史資料館81 views
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Nihonmatsu History Museum 二本松市歴史資料館80 views
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In front of JR Nihonmatsu Station is a bus stop.79 views
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Small modern museum next to Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. Exhibits art works by her and her husband Takamura Kotaro.79 views
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Site of Nihonmatsu Castle's Otemon Gate.79 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home.76 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station.75 views
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Inside poet Takamura Chieko's birth home.75 views
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Dairinji temple 大隣寺75 views
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Dairinji temple is the temple for the Niwa Clan who lived in Nihonmatsu Castle. 大隣寺75 views
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Map of Dairinji temple.75 views
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Japanese garden at poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子74 views
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Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.74 views
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About Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子73 views
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Nihonmatsu is proud of its lantern float festival in autumn.73 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station has a castle design and statue of a teenage samurai.72 views
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On April weekends and national holidays during cherry blossom season, a convenient shuttle bus runs from Nihonmatsu Station and goes to the major sights. 500 yen for all day pass.71 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子71 views
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Samisen played by Chieko.71 views
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After visiting this home, I went to Nihonmatsu Castle (photos here).71 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station70 views
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About Dairinji temple.70 views
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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.70 views
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Dairinji temple.70 views
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Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.70 views
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Kannon statue70 views
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Shuttle bus70 views
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About Nihonmatsu Shrine.70 views
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Signature under the samisen.69 views
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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.69 views
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Dairinji temple.69 views
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About the Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.69 views
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Nihonmatsu Shrine69 views
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First I got off to see poet Takamura Chieko's birth home.68 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子68 views
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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.68 views
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Nihonmatsu Shrine68 views
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Portrait studio in Nihonmatsu.68 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station platform.67 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station platform.67 views
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Dairinji Hondo Hall.67 views
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Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.67 views
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Nihonmatsu Kanko (Tourist) Center across the street from Dairinji temple is a gift shop, restaurant, and tourist office.67 views
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Nihonmatsu Kanko (Tourist) Center has statues of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai.67 views
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Nihonmatsu Shrine is near Nihonmatsu Station.67 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子65 views
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After Nihonmatsu Castle, I got off the bus at Dairinji temple, noted for a weeping cherry tree and the graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai.65 views
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