Matsue-jou (castle) sits atop Kameda-yama and is surrounded by a moat that is one of the many canals of Matsue. This castle was built during the Momoyama period when Oda Nobunaga came into power. The period name Momoyama (Peach Hill) is named after the site of one of the castles built during this time.
 NCTA group heading towards Matsue Castle July 10, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz) |
 Chionanthus Tree near Matsue Castle July 10, 2003 |
 Ruins of San-mon near Matsue Castle July 10, 2003 |
 Carving on rock wall near Matsue Castle July 10, 2003 |
 Matsue Shrine July 10, 2003 |
 Matsue Castle with dragonfly in sky July 10, 2003 (Photo by Travis Heggem) |
 Matsue Castle July 10, 2003 |
 Matsue Castle July 10, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz) |
 Portion of mural inside Matsue Castle July 10, 2003 |
 Model of Matsue Castle July 10, 2003 |
 Jennifer beside murals in Matsue Castle July 10, 2003 (Photo by Travis Heggem) |
 Samurai armor inside Matsue Castle July 10, 2003 (Photo by Vicky Mann) |
 View from Matsue Castle July 10, 2003 |
 View from Matsue Castle July 10, 2003 |
 View from Matsue Castle July 10, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz) |
 View from Matsue Castle July 10, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz) |
Shimane ~ Image Gallery ~ NCTA Japan 2003
