二本松城跡

Nihonmatsu Castle Ruins is one of Japan's Top 100 Castles. This place, which was once attacked and captured by Date Masamune and became the residence of the Niwa clan, has witnessed a lot of history from the Warring States period to the end of the Edo period. The reconstructed Minowa Gate and the group portrait of the Shonen-tai are particularly noteworthy. In addition, the "Sanno Maru Palace" is currently being planned for reconstruction, and its completion is highly anticipated. The view from the mountaintop is also breathtaking! This is a spot that history lovers won't want to miss.

At the ruins of Nihonmatsu Castle, you can see the panoramic view from the mountain top and the Nihonmatsu Shonen-tai group portrait, who played an active role in the Boshin War. There are also remains of the San-no-maru Palace, which was destroyed by fire, and you can feel its historical value. As it is counted as one of the hundred famous castles in Japan, its charm is deep. The scenery created by the sunset and the group portrait of the Shonen-tai is breathtakingly beautiful and never fails to attract visitors.

At the ruins of Nihonmatsu Castle, you can time travel back to the Edo period! The Minowa Gate and attached tower, built by Niwa Mitsushige, were once burned down but were reconstructed in 1982. Their magnificent appearance, along with the surrounding stone walls and beautiful pine trees, is breathtaking. The group statue of the Shonen-tai is also moving. By strolling around and feeling the history, you can experience the atmosphere of that time.

The ruins of Nihonmatsu Castle are a national historic site where you can experience the changes in castle building techniques. Beginning with the mountain castle built by the Hatakeyama clan, it was rebuilt by the retainers of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the Nambu clan, and the tragedy of its fall during the Boshin War is also engraved here. There are many highlights such as the Minowa Gate and the statue of the Shonen-tai group! Why not come and feel the history of Japan in this place?

With the arrival of spring, the ruins of Nihonmatsu Castle are adorned with approximately 2,500 cherry blossoms. The cherry blossom trees, mainly consisting of Somei Yoshino, spread out in a row and their beauty is breathtaking. The collaboration between the cherry blossoms and the castle ruins, seen from the castle tower, is truly a magnificent sight! Historical buildings such as the Minowa Gate and the Shonentai Group Statue are also scattered around, making it a deep and enjoyable tourist spot. Why not experience an early cherry blossom viewing at the ruins of Nihonmatsu Castle this spring?