A Visit to Matsue (2)

 

Garden of Lafcadio Hearn's Former Residence. He lived here from May to November 1891.

 

Samurai residence. Among the five photos, the third one is for spinning top and Ogura Hyakunin Isshu.

 

A bridge near Matsue Jo Castle.

 

Yamaguchi Yakkyoku Pharmacy. Lafcadio Hearn's family purchased beer here. In “Bake Bake”, the name of the owner of corresponding pharmacy is YAMAHASHI Saiji, starring EMOTO Tokio.

 

Site of Lafcadio Hearn's Second Residence. He lived here for about 7 months.

 

Matsue Ohashi Bridge.

 

Gardens of Adachi Museum of Art.

 

AMAGO Okihisa’s grave. He rebelled against his father AMAGO Tsunehisa but was defeated and suicided.

 

The very edge of Gassan Todajo Castle.

 

A statue of AMAGO Tsunehisa, one of the most talented samurais in Sengoku Period.

 

(to be continued)