 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.340 views
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Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡261 views
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The steps lead to Minowa Gate. 箕輪門234 views
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Cherry blossom petals fall in the wind.222 views
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Panorama of Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.219 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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About the Poetry monument for Takamura Chieko. 高村 智恵子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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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.214 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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Weeping cherry tree and Nihonmatsu Castle's Minowa Gate.210 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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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.205 views
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Nihonmatsu manhole, Fukushima Pref.198 views
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Nihonmatsu manhole, Fukushima Pref.195 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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JR Nihonmatsu Station178 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai154 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.140 views
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Monument for the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai134 views
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About Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.118 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.118 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.116 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.113 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112 views
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The Sannomaru area is fringed with cherry blossoms.112 views
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Karamete-mon Gate111 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle's old stone wall originally built by Gamo Ujisato.111 views
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Nihonmatsu Castle is a National Historic Site. The castle is part of Kasumigajo Park.110 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. 110 views
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Aioi Waterfall is a small waterfall flowing into a pond. Built in 1934 using the natural terrain.110 views
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Way up to the Honmaru.110 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.110 views
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Statue of poet Takamura Chieko (1886-1938). 高村 智恵子109 views
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From Sannomaru, there is a hiking trail going up the hill.107 views
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Marvelous views of cherry blossoms from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.107 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.107 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.106 views
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Karamete-mon Gate106 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.106 views
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About the marker for the Kasumigajo Castle built in 1953.106 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.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.105 views
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Map of Kasumigajo Park.105 views
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About Yamada Osamu. He even went to New York to sell his silk in 1877.105 views
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Cherry blossoms in Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡105 views
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Going to the top of the Honmaru stone foundation.105 views
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The city of Nihonmatsu as seen from Nihonmatsu Castle.105 views
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Stone foundation of the central tower or donjon.105 views
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Scenery guide on the stone foundation of Nihonmatsu Castle's central tower or donjon.105 views
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Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸104 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104 views
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View from atop Karamete-mon Gate.104 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.104 views
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Marker for the Kasumigajo Castle built in 1953.104 views
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About the Monument.104 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103 views
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Steps on Minowa Gate. We cannot enter inside the gate. 箕輪門103 views
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About Minowa Gate's Akamatsu pine trees.103 views
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Sannomaru103 views
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Part of the path is covered with wood chips.103 views
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Path covered with wood chips. No smoking here.103 views
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Karamete-mon Gate103 views
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About Karamete-mon Gate.103 views
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Marvelous views from Nihonmatsu Castle's Honmaru.103 views
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About Hikage Well in Nihonmatsu Castle, one of Japan's Three Famous Wells. 日影の井戸102 views
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Steps going to the Honmaru. I noticed that people still were going up to the Honmaru.102 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.102 views
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About the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps at Nihonmatsu Castle.101 views
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Stone marker indicating that Emperor Meiji came here.101 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101 views
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View of the mountains.101 views
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Marker for Nihonmatsu Castle.100 views
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Minowa Gate. 箕輪門100 views
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門100 views
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門100 views
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Large akamatsu pine trees next to Minowa Gate in Nihonmatsu Castle.100 views
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Hilltop Honmaru stone foundation.100 views
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About Aioi Waterfall.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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Sannomaru99 views
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Finally at the Honmaru.99 views
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Main entrance to Nihonmatsu Castle.98 views
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An "X" mark is the family crest of the Niwa Clan.98 views
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Tea ceremony house named Senshintei. 洗心亭98 views
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About Minowa Gate. 箕輪門97 views
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Greenery area midway up to the top.97 views
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Markers for a Famous Cherry Blossom Site.96 views
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Nihonmatsu History Museum 二本松市歴史資料館87 views
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Nihonmatsu History Museum 二本松市歴史資料館82 views
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Soseki foundation rock in front of Nihonmatsu History Museum 二本松市歴史資料館82 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.81 views
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In front of JR Nihonmatsu Station is a bus stop.80 views
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Site of Nihonmatsu Castle's Otemon Gate.79 views
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Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home.78 views
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Dairinji temple 大隣寺77 views
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Dairinji temple is the temple for the Niwa Clan who lived in Nihonmatsu Castle. 大隣寺77 views
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Inside poet Takamura Chieko's birth home.76 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station.75 views
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Map of Dairinji temple.75 views
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Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.75 views
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Nihonmatsu is proud of its lantern float festival in autumn.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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JR Nihonmatsu Station has a castle design and statue of a teenage samurai.73 views
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About Poet Takamura Chieko's birth home. 高村 智恵子73 views
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After visiting this home, I went to Nihonmatsu Castle (photos here).73 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station72 views
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Samisen played by Chieko.72 views
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Kannon statue72 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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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.71 views
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Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.71 views
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About the Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.71 views
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Shuttle bus71 views
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About Nihonmatsu Shrine.71 views
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Nihonmatsu Shrine71 views
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Signature under the samisen.70 views
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About Dairinji temple.70 views
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Dairinji temple.70 views
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Dairinji temple.70 views
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Portrait studio in Nihonmatsu.70 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station platform.69 views
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Dairinji temple's weeping cherry tree.69 views
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Graves of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai teenage samurai at Dairinji temple.69 views
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Nihonmatsu Shrine is near Nihonmatsu Station.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 Kanko (Tourist) Center has statues of the Nihonmatsu Shonentai.68 views
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JR Nihonmatsu Station platform.67 views
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Dairinji Hondo Hall.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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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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