Our next destination after a chill visit to Ultraman Land was
Kumamoto Castle which is located at Kumamoto Prefecture. I think this is the land of Samurai because so many samurai sculpture can be seen along our way to the castle. The famous Samurai
Miyamoto Musashi, also had be said lived in this castle for some times. The spirit of samurai can be felt at every corner of the castle.
The original design was made by wood and stone before undergo several reconstruction to expand the castle and some rehabilitation due to fire damage. In 1960, the castle was reconstructed using concrete as seen nowadays. See
here.
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| In front of one of Kumamoto Castle main gate |
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| The other side of Kumamoto Castle entrance |
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| The hugh Akazuno gate |
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| Us with the samurai |
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| In front of the Castle |
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| Smile ;) |
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| Chak!! |
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| Entrance to the castle with incredibly amazing stone wall |
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| Prototype of original design of Kumamoto Castle in 1467 |
If you have a chance to visit Kumamoto, I strongly advise you to add this as MUST VISIT PLACE. I am not a castle hunter but I really admire Kumamoto Castle eventhough it has been reconstructed several times since 1467. Come and see the beauty and amazing architecture of the castle.
Until we meet again.
Babai.
