Went on a trip to Matsumoto during the Obon holiday. We arrived Friday and our first stop after checking in at our hotel was Matsumoto Castle. The statue in the first photo is of Banryu Shonin (播隆上人). Apparently he was a Buddhist monk and prominent mountaineer during the early 1800s. I thought it was interesting so I took a photo of it. Matsumoto Castle was really incredible. I think it's definitely one of the most beautiful castles in Japan. If I had a better camera, I would have been able to take some nicer photos, but I'm pretty pleased with the photos I took, despite having taken them from my smartphone. The inside of the castle was really awesome and I spent a lot of time looking at all of the different exhibits showing the weaponry used on the battlefield, etc. Most of the exhibits have English and Japanese too, which is nice if you don't speak Japanese but are interested in learning about the history of the castle. On Saturday we took a bus to Kamikochi. The bus to Kamokochi took about an hour longer than expected as there was a lot of people going there for the Obon holiday. The views were really incredible, and compared to the city of Matsumoto, the area was a nice cool temperature. One of the other bridges near Kappa Bridge (河童橋) was probably like 10 degrees cooler than the rest of the Kamikochi area too. We hiked from Taisho Pond (大正池) to Kappa Bridge in about an hour. It was pretty good exercise and totally flat, so pretty much anyone can enjoy the walking trails. There are a lot of scenic views along the trail from Taisho Pond to Kappa Bridge, and some of the views of the water were just magical. I wasn't able to capture just how beautiful the place is with my photos, but it's really gorgeous. Once we got closer to Kappa Bridge we started seeing a lot of monkeys walking around too, which was kind of neat. Apparently their population is increasing in the area because people keep feeding them, so make sure not to do that if you visit. On our last day in Matsumoto we decided to check out some other spots in town, and ended up visiting Nawate Street, a nice little shopping street with some cool shops and cafes. We got some ice cream and sat down by the river running through the town and relaxed for a bit. After that we headed up to Joyama Park (the last photo). The walk to the park was pretty long with how hot it was outside but the view from the top was pretty incredible. It was a nice way to end our trip. I think Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi are definitely some of the best places to visit if you're sightseeing in Matsumoto, so definitely make some time to visit them.

Inuyama Castle is a national treasure and has the oldest surviving castle tower in Japan. In Inuyama, the Japan Line Long Run fireworks is held every summer, and you can see the competition between this Inuyama Castle and the fireworks.

This is a photo taken when I went touring in Kagawa during the beautiful cherry blossom season. Marugame Castle is one of the few surviving castle towers, and it was stately and matched the cherry blossoms in full bloom.

One Night Castle in the Emo Evening Sky Ogaki, Gifu Sumimata Castle * Aerial photo taken from the sky above the Nagara River * Obtained Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism unmanned aerial vehicle comprehensive flight permit

Hyogo Prefecture Walk under the cherry blossoms of Tatsuno Castle

Rising Sun and One Night Castle Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture Sumimata Castle (One Night Castle)

Unscrupulously spectacular view A sea of clouds spreads out in a quiet morning. Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture Naegi Castle Ruins MAVIC 3 Lens 24mm JAPAN Gifu . . . * Town hall contact confirmed * Aircraft registered / Flight in compliance with aviation laws * Obtained Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism unmanned aerial vehicle comprehensive flight permit

Went to Fukushima over the Golden Week holiday. On our first day we took a bus to Ouchi-Juku and had a great time looking at all the buildings and different shops. The negi soba (soba with a large leek) is famous there so my girlfriend ended up ordering that. She said it was a bit difficult to eat, but fun and tasted great. We also ended up trying a variety of different snacks in the area. The Age-Manju (deep fried manju) was really tasty and we actually ended up getting again later. I was able to take a photo from the famous photo spot at Ouchi-Juku as well (photo #4). I only have an iPhone camera, so the quality isn't the best, but I'm happy with how it turned out. On the way back from Ouchi-Juku we returned via Yunokami Onsen Station and so we got to use the footbath that was attached to the station. It was a really great way to rest up after walking for so long. The station itself was also really photogenic, so I snapped a couple photos from the platform and between the railroad tracks. The hotel we were staying at for the night was in Aizu-Wakamatsu and on the way we found a nice little shop with a large akabeko cow outside and the staff was kind enough to take a photo of us with it. For dinner, we went to a place called Sassa (左雨) and had a really great time. We ended up talking to the owners for a bit and they were super nice. It was also the best tonkatsu I've eaten in my entire life. It was cooked tp perfection, and the dressing that came with the salad and cabbage matched perfectly with it. We probably ended up eating way too many fried foods but it was all really tasty. The next day we visited Tsuruga Castle. The castle was quite cool, but it was a bit more crowded than Ouchi-Juku. Considering it was Golden Week, it wasn't much of a surprise. Either way we had a great time. We started off going for a boat ride around the moat (I got my daily exercise in, as I was rowing the whole time lol). After that we went up into the castle and were able to see a view of the city from the top which was pretty cool. There were also live performances going on in the field in front of the castle which were fun to watch. At that point it was about lunch time so we went over to the row of food stalls (photo #16) and grabbed a bite to eat. There were shops selling all sorts of goods as well, so we spent some time window shopping. After Tsuruga Castle, we went to Oyakuen Garden (御薬園). We ended up sharing a green tea by the pond and relaxing for a bit which was nice. There were a lot of koi inside the pond and a variety of birds flying around as well, so the atmosphere was very relaxing. Photo #20 is supposedly the best view in the garden (it was written on a sign) so I snapped a photo of it. The photo doesn't do it justice, but it was a really incredible view. All in all, we had a really amazing time in Fukushima, but we definitely would like to visit again, as there's a lot we didn't get to do still. I really wanted to try an akabeko workshop but we didn't get the chance, which was a bit disappointing, but we still had a lot of fun, so I can't complain. I definitely recommend visiting Aizu-Wakamatsu if you have the chance!

Morioka often goes for work. There are wonderful hot spring inns outside the city, but the ruins of Morioka Castle in the city are also good because they have a taste. After all, it is good that there are few people.

This time! It is said that he built both Nakagusuku Castle and Zakimi Castle Gosamaru's "Warlord Seal" will be sold! !! The Gosamaru depicted on the samurai seal reflects the historical background The samurai seal that can be bought at Zakimi Castle is Gosamaru when he was young, The samurai seal that can be bought at Nakagusuku Castle is painted by Gosamaru in old age! And if you put two sheets side by side, you can stamp the family crest of "Moji Tomigusu" in the center. It works! (*The Moji Tomijo is a family that is said to be descended from Gosamaru!) ） Please buy it when you come to Zakimi Castle or Nakagusuku Castle! !!

Night cherry blossoms at Odawara Castle. It was 🌸🌙 very beautiful*゚

Kagoshima City Tsurumarujo Miroumon 🤗 On the way to work in the morning, the gate and cherry blossoms shining against the blue sky were very beautiful and I took 😍 a picture.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce a post by "y.k." The harmony between the sacred atmosphere of the torii gate and the kimono is impressive. Inuyama Castle in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, is a tourist attraction that is loved as a symbol of Inuyama City. It is the oldest wooden castle tower in the Japan built by Oda Nobuyasu and is designated as a national treasure. In spring, there are many highlights such as the Inuyama Festival and cherry blossoms. The Inuyama Festival is usually held on the first Saturday and Sunday of April. The sight of the 8-meter-high Yama parading around is a masterpiece. The traditional doll performances, flutes and drums are also one of the attractions. Around Inuyama Castle, which is built along the Kiso River, about 400 Yoshino cherry trees are planted, and it is also a popular cherry blossom viewing spot. In late March ~ early April, when the best time to see them is in full bloom, it is crowded with cherry blossom viewers. Sanko Inari Shrine, located at the foot of Inuyama Castle, is a shrine that is a hot topic on SNS for its benefits of matchmaking. The street that is the shortcut to Inuyama Castle is lined with red torii gates, and the scenery is a popular photo spot. In addition, love lotteries, amulets, and the pink heart ema hanging place at the end of the torii gate are also gaining popularity. Located south of Inuyama Castle, Showa Yokocho is a commercial facility that opened in April 2012 and offers a good old-fashioned atmosphere. There are 14 restaurants and game facilities (as of April 2023). There are dango shops, bakeries, skewer cutlets, etc., and it is recommended for eating while walking. ◆National Treasure Inuyama Castle◆ 【Address】〒84-0082 Aichi-ken, Inuyama-shi, Inuyama Kita Kokan 65-2 【Access】About 25 minutes from Nagoya Station by Meitetsu Rapid Limited Express 【Parking lot】Available (charged) For more information, please visit the official website.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce a post by "HKP". It is a picture that reflects a mysterious charm that is different from the day. Matsumoto Castle, located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, is an Edo period castle designated as a national treasure of Japan. Previously, it was called Fukashi Castle, but the Ogasawara clan became the castle owner and changed the name to "Matsumoto Castle". Matsumoto Castle, which is also a symbol of Matsumoto City, is full of attractions. The five castle towers are one of the features of Matsumoto Castle. The large castle tower on the 5th and 6th floors is divided into white plaster and black lacquer at the top and bottom of the castle walls, which is a rare structure at that time. In addition, many national treasures and important cultural properties such as coins and armor are on display, and are recommended for those who are interested in the history and culture of Japan. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom in the main maru and garden, and it is also popular with tourists as a famous place for cherry blossoms. You can enjoy about 300 cherry blossoms, and it is a cherry blossom viewing spot visited by many people. In addition, at night, a light-up event "Corridor of Light" is held, so you can fully enjoy the cherry blossoms at night. ◆Matsumoto Castle◆ 【Address】〒390-0873 Nagano Prefecture Matsumoto City Marunouchi 4-1 【Access】Train: Get off at Matsumoto Station on the JR Shinonoi Line and walk for about 20 minutes. 【Parking lot】Available (charged) For more information, please visit the official website.

Went on a trip to Sendai last weekend and had an awesome time. We were only there for 2 days and 1 night, but we managed to do everything we wanted to. On the first day we arrived at Sendai Station (the beautiful stained glass in photo #1) and had lunch, after which we headed over to our hotel, dropped off our bags, and then headed off to do some sightseeing. Our first stop was Funaoka Castle Park. The cherry blossoms were really nice and there was a cherry blossom festival or something like that taking place and there were some food stalls as wells, so we picked up some snacks and relaxed for a bit. We were able to see the large Kannon statue from a distance but opted not to go all the way to the top because we had some other stuff planned. After Funaoka Castle Park we made our way towards Shiroishi Castle. On the way to the castle from Funaoka Castle Park there’s the famous Hitome Senbon-Zakura, which we were able to enjoy for the entire walk to the castle. The cherry blossoms along the river were quite the treat. During our walk to the castle, we came across another cherry blossom festival with more food stalls. We had a couple more snacks and enjoyed the views before heading towards the station to get to Shiroishi Castle. As we were walking to the castle I found some cool art on some shop shutters. The path leading up to the castle was dotted with lanterns and was really pretty, especially as it was nearing sunset. We arrived at the castle with just a bit of sunlight left and we were just lucky enough to take some nice photos. After the castle, we had some dinner at a nice Izakaya and headed back to Sendai Station where our hotel was. The first day was all about seeing the beautiful views of cherry blossoms, but the second day we decided to enjoy the history and culture of the area. We started off by visiting Zuihoden, the mausoleum for Date Masamune. On the approach to the complex, we saw some interesting buildings where we stopped to take pictures and check out the architecture. The row of trees lining the steps to Zuihoden reminded me of the famous row of trees at Togakushi Shrine in Nagano. There were a lot of different structures, and learning about the history and what they were all built for was really interesting. Unfortunately I have too many photos and can’t post them all here. After we finished up at Zuihoden, which took a while because I wanted to read every single sign that we came across, we headed over to Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle). Again, I have too many photos to post, so I’ll just leave it to the famous statue of Date Masamune. The view from the top of the castle was quite nice and the other structures around the castle grounds were really interesting to learn about as well. After the castle, we were running out of time, and so we decided to start making our way back to Sendai Station. We ended up getting off a few stations early because my girlfriend had read that there was an event at Nishi Park. I can’t post all of the photos, but it was a really big cherry blossom festival with food stalls, etc. I highly recommend visiting Sendai during spring, as it’s definitely worth the trip. Most of the places we visited were not crowded at all, and we had an awesome trip.

I was able to take a spring-like photo.

The pink cherry blossoms and the castle shine.

At the Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Palace. It was such a nice scenery even though it was cloudy and sometimes rainy!

Coolest Castle I have seen. Beautiful castle I saw.

[English] Hachioji had a castle called Katakura Castle 500 years ago. Today, there is no castle, but there is a park that tells the history of the castle. This park is popular among tourists because of its beautiful katakuris (dogtooth violet) flowers in spring. The park is also decorated with statues. The statue in the photo is famous because a kingfisher once perched on its shoulder. Hachioji is not only rich in nature, but also has many historical sites. At school, before visiting such historical places, students have classes to learn about the history of Hachioji. Many students know the word "samurai" but do not know much about the deeper history of the city, so everyone listens intently to what is being said 😊. Hachioji had a castle called Katakura Castle 500 years ago. Currently, there is no castle, but there is a park that tells the history. This park is popular with tourists because of its beautiful fawn lily flowers in spring. Bronze statues are also displayed in the park. The statue in the photo has become famous because there was a kingfisher perched on his shoulder. Hachioji is not only rich in nature, but also has many historical places. Even at school, before visiting such a historical place, there is a class to study the history of Hachioji. Many students know the word "samurai" but do not know about the deep history, so everyone listens 😊 seriously.

This is Nagoya Castle in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture! It was the first time I went there, and it was very magnificent, cool and shining!!! ✨ There were so many tourists. There were also many foreigners. If you go to Aichi, please take a look! In spring, the cherry blossoms are in bloom and you may be able to see an even more beautiful scenery! It is a much better castle than the photo I would like you to see the real thing live!

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce a post by "Doseidon". The view of the castle and cherry blossoms is one of the superb views. Osaka Castle, located in Chuo-ku, Osaka, is a castle built in Osaka Castle Park. After being built during the Sengoku period, the castle tower was burned down many times and remained lost, but was rebuilt in 1931 at the request of the mayor of Osaka at the time. Currently, the castle tower is registered as a national registered tangible cultural property. Osaka Castle Park is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot that has been selected as one of the "100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots" in Japan. There are about 3,000 cherry trees in the park, including Somei Yoshino, Yamazakura, and Kanhizakura, and the best time to see them is usually around late March ~ early April. In addition, it is lit up from 18 ~ 21 o'clock and you can enjoy the cherry blossoms at night. The vast Osaka Castle Park is full of attractions. The megalith "Takoishi" at the end of the cherry blossom gate located in front of the Osaka Castle Honmaru is a popular tourist spot. It is 5.5m high, has a surface area of 36 tatami mats, and weighs 108 tons. In addition, Osaka Castle is dotted with megaliths, so it is recommended to take a walk around the megaliths. At the museum in the castle tower, themes are held including permanent exhibitions, and you can try on helmets and jinhaori. ◆Osaka Castle◆ 【Address】〒540-0002 1-1 Osaka-jo, Chuo-ku, Osaka 【Access】 "Tanimachi 4-chome Station" Exit 1-B About 15 minutes on foot from the station 【Parking lot】Available (Please check the official website for details.) ）

My father and I dated ♪ The sidewalk was wide and easy to walk on❀

I went to the ruins of Ako Castle in Hyogo Prefecture. It is famous for the 47 Ako Roninshi. It was a very warm and sunny day. The flowers were blooming beautifully.

Cherry blossom festival held in April at Tsuruga Castle!

This is the view from the ruins of Nango Castle in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture. It is my favorite spot with the sea, islands, townscapes and iron bridges spreading out below. And in spring, the early-blooming cold cherry blossoms further color the scenery. This is private land, but the owner has maintained it and opened it free of charge in the hope that many people will enjoy the scenery of the former mountain castle. While chewing on gratitude, this scenery as if you were the owner of the castle is exceptional.

I went to Nagaragawa Onsen in Gifu Prefecture, in the morning When I looked up at Gifu Castle, I saw a wonderful moon. I took a picture of Gifu Castle and the moon.

Yamaguchi Prefecture Iwakuni Yoshika Park It is a comprehensive park with many highlights, such as shrines, water plazas, cherry blossoms, plum trees, autumn leaves in autumn, and Iwakuni Castle. You can climb Iwakuni Castle by ropeway or on foot. It is right next to the Kintai Bridge.

This is a photo taken when I went to Ukai in Inuyama. Ukai was also wonderful, but Inuyama Castle from the top of the ship, which is usually difficult to see, was also beautiful, so I released the shutter.

It's Himeji Castle in summer! 🏯 The collaboration between the castle and the Japanese ship is the view 🇯🇵 of The Japan It was a great view!