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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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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