Nogi Shrine is a beautiful shrine in Nasushiobara, that sits amongst delightful rustic grounds. The cedar & oak woods are beautiful, and there are statues, water mills, and historic villas as well as wildflowers scattered throughout.The paths between the shrine and the pond make for an interesting and pleasant walk regardless of season. Nogi Villa at the back was the home of General Nogi Maresuke (1849-1912) - A national hero during the Meiji period and also known for committing suicide on the same day as the funeral of the Emperor Meiji as he did not want to outlive him.
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The "Other" Nogi Shrine
Nogi shrine in Nasushiobara,Tochigi
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Cherry Blossom at Nogi Shrine. Nasushiobara
Nogi Shrine in spring is beautiful, with cherry blossom everywhere
Nogi Shrine, Nasushiobara
Water at the fountain
Ishidoro in the woods
Lots of visitors to the shrine, big and small
Old Ema at Nogi Shrine
Statue of General Nogi in the woods behind the shrine
Katakurri grows in the woods in spring
Lake behind Nogi Shrine
Walks through the park and lake area
Cherry tree at Nogi Shrine Lake
Boardwalk around the edge of the grounds, making for a beautiful walk in almost any season
Thatch roof on a historical building near Seisho pond at the back of Nogi Shrine
Nogi Villa, originally built in 1892, but subsequently burnt down and rebuilt
Nogi Shrine map of the grounds
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