Tag: “Nakagusuku Castle”

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  1. Sculpture

    There are various pieces of non-traditional sculpture at the Renaissance, adding to the surprises to be found.

  2. Passage

    Long marble passages with mahogany lined wall help bring a cool, calming feel to the castle that is the Renaissance.

  3. Nishinomaru Sanju Yagura

    Nishinomaru Sanju Yagura (Western Three-storied Tower) at Hikone-jo. Nishinomaru means "western bailey" and Yagura is a compound of "ya" (arrow) and "kura" (storehouse), which hints at its original function.

  4. Rojin Club at Hikone-jo

    Domestic tourism in Japan is usually enjoyed by two groups of people -- schoolkids on field trips, and the elderly. Japan boasts a high standard of living and a life expectancy to match it, maintaining the largest percentage of people 65 and older in the world.

  5. A View to Hikone

    Looking out from the grounds of Nishinomaru over the city of Hikone. Next to Nishinomaru Sanju Yagura (Western Three-storie Tower) at Hikone-jo

  6. Cathedral Windows

    Saint Vitus Cathedral, Prague

  7. Hikone-jo at Sunset

    Looking west across the moat towards Hikone-jo at sunset.

  8. St Vitus Cathedral

    St Vitus Cathedral, Prague

  9. Vladislav Hall

    Vladislav Hall, Prague Castle

  10. St Vitus Artwork

    St Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle