Matsuyama

Matsuyama

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October 2nd 2008

Published: October 2nd 2008

I'm currently on my final night here on Shikoku Island. I ended the day soaking in the very renowned hot spring onsen, Dogo-Onsen. This is the oldest one in Japan, about 3000 years old. The structure now was recently built but it's done in the traditional style, very tastefully done. It's got about 6 actual bath areas spread over three floors, not including the private bath for the Emperor and... Read Full Entry

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Main courtyard

View of the castles main court yard from the top of the castle.

Watch your step

These were not built with accessibility in mind.

Weapons

A Chest used to keep weapons it seems.

Samurai for Dummies

Some Assembly required

Not as Easy as it looked

Castle view

Another view of the castle from the courtyard

Butterfly

Tried to get a closeup on one of the numerous butterflies in the area.

Palace Garden

Buildings for the rulers of Matsuyama-Jo would have been here now it's a beautiful garden area with small pools like these.

Fish

LOTS of fish in the garden ponds around here.

Matsuyama-Jo from the city

Even from main street this castle looks very impressive.

2nd October 2008

Sharon
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better and better
hey there, I can't get over how beautiful it is over there. And the places you're staying sound fantastic. I wish I could experience them, too! Maybe I'll set Anna's next treasure hunt in "Japan", and live vicariously through her :-) -Sharon

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