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Kumamoto Castle
April 1980

Kumamoto Castle is one of the three largest in Japan. This castle took seven years (1601 - 1608) to complete. The castle is approximately 8 miles in circumference, having a main tower, secondary tower, 49 turrets, 29 castle gates, and numerous other structures.

Previous posts on this castle can be seen here.


Comments

  1. Sue OMay 8, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    Seems like every time I check out your Friday post the first thought I have is "Wow, it's already Friday again!" lol

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  2. AnonymousMay 8, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    Is that a "peace pole" in front?

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  3. UnknownMay 8, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Impressive. I looked at the past link too.

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  4. SaraMay 8, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    8 MILES?? I can not even picture that in my mind.

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  5. elnsMay 8, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Lovely. I like Kumamoto oysters. hehe.

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  6. kathy bMay 8, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Were you able to go inside it?

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  7. Judy S.May 9, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    It must be huge! I always look forward to your FF photos.

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  8. Judy May 10, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    Oh my goodness, I bet that was just AWESOME to see. Thanks for the links to the other posts on this.

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