 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.296 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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JR Nihonmatsu Station169 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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Statue of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai Teenage Corps who fought and died in the Boshin War, in front of Nihonmatsu Station, Fukushima.162 views
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Nihonmatsu manhole, Fukushima Pref.162 views
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Nihonmatsu manhole, Fukushima Pref.161 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.159 views
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Sample rock foundation unearthed from the Niwa clan's residence.140 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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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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About the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps at Nihonmatsu Castle.79 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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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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Nihonmatsu History Museum 二本松市歴史資料館77 views
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Soseki foundation rock in front of Nihonmatsu History Museum 二本松市歴史資料館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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Site of Nihonmatsu Castle's Otemon Gate.73 views
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Nihonmatsu History Museum 二本松市歴史資料館71 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station66 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station.65 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.65 views
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About Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子65 views
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After visiting this home, I went to Nihonmatsu Castle (photos here).65 views
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Dairinji temple 大隣寺65 views
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Dairinji temple is the temple for the Niwa Clan who lived in Nihonmatsu Castle. 大隣寺65 views
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Nihonmatsu is proud of its lantern float festival in autumn.65 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station has a castle design and statue of a teenage samurai.64 views
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In front of JR Nihonmatsu Station is a bus stop.64 views
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Japanese garden at poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子64 views
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Inside poet Takamura Chieko's birth home.64 views
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Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.64 views
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Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.64 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子63 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子63 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home.63 views
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Kannon statue63 views
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Shuttle bus63 views
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Nihonmatsu Shrine is near Nihonmatsu Station.63 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.62 views
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Samisen played by Chieko.62 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.62 views
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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.62 views
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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.62 views
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Dairinji temple.62 views
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About Nihonmatsu Shrine.62 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station platform.61 views
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First I got off to see poet Takamura Chieko's birth home.61 views
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Signature under the samisen.61 views
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About Dairinji temple.61 views
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Dairinji Hondo Hall.61 views
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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.61 views
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Map of Dairinji temple.61 views
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About the Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.61 views
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Nihonmatsu Kanko (Tourist) Center across the street from Dairinji temple is a gift shop, restaurant, and tourist office.61 views
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Nihonmatsu Kanko (Tourist) Center has statues of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai.61 views
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Nihonmatsu Shrine61 views
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Nihonmatsu Shrine61 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station platform.60 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子60 views
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Dairinji temple.60 views
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Portrait studio in Nihonmatsu.60 views
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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.59 views
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Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.59 views
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