I Go To Kouunkaku In Matsue City

Kouunkaku was constructed in 1903 on the upper platform of the Ninomaru bailey of Matsue Castle, next to Matsue Shrine.

In 1907, the then Crown Prince, later Emperor Taisho, used the building as accommodation.

Matsue Castle is one of few remaining feudal Japanese castles that retains its castle tower keep in its original wooden form and not a modern concrete reconstruction.

The tenshu and attached turret of Matsue Castle have been registered as a national treasure of Japan since July 9, 2015.

I Go To Kohchi Castle At Night

The passage from Kochi Castle's Otemae Gate to the castle tower was decorated with flower arrangements.

The flower arrangements were lit up, and the lighting on the cherry blossoms and other trees was also beautiful.

Near the castle tower, a performance with a Japnaese sword was taking place.

I Go To Kohchi Castle

Kohchi Castle is an Edo Period Japanese castle in the city of Kohchi.

It is located at Ohtakayama hill, at the center of Kohchi city.

Kohchi Castle was designated a national treasure in 1934 under the National Treasure Preservation Law, but was redesignated as an Important Cultural Property under the Cultural Properties Protection Law that came into effect in 1950.

I Go To Fukui Prefecture

 

It was the first time for me to visit Fukui prefecture.

Maruoka castle was rather small but was beautifully preserved.

Unfortunatly, it was rainning during our visit, we enjoyed taking pictures and talking with a castle guide at the site. 

Osashimi or raw fish was very delicious and the cook who served the dishes was very young and friendly guy. He elaborately explained the food.

Tojinbo is a famous sightseeing spot in Fukui prefecture.

I Go To Shimabara City in Nagasaki Prefecture

We went to Shimabara city.

Shimabara city is located on the north-eastern tip of the Shimabara Peninsula, facing Ariake Bay in the east and Mount Unzen in the west.

The popular tourist destination within the area is Shimabara Castle and the nearby "Samurai Residence."

Samurai residence is located on the west side of the Shimabara castle.

The area was a residence town where the lower-class samurai used to live.

That Ashigaru and gun craftsmen used to live here.