Shiominawate Street

Matsue, Japan

The retainers who lived in town were located just across the castle moat, so they could rush across the moat to attend the castle when required. This is a view from the town sidewalk, looking down the moat. Shiominawate Street is off to the right, and Matsue Castle is off to the left.

An old pine tree with classically propped-up branches extends over the water.