RESTORATION of NAGOYA CASTLE HONMARU PALACE〈名古屋城本丸御殿修復後〉

The Honmaru-Goten, located in the area where the Nagoya Castle stands, was partially restored this year. The news went viral in Aichi prefecture where my family lived so we went to check it out. I didn't know why it was such a big deal, but when I saw it I understood why.

Before it was burned down during war it was set as national treasure so it was decided to be restored in 10 years staring from 2008.

Not only the architecture design of this palace is beautiful, the technique and material used to restore this place is exactly the same with how it was build in the first place, so dating back to 1615!!! (Wow!)

Present craftsman who only mastered the traditional techniques were allowed to conduct this restoration and you can see the delicate skills on their works.

It felt so special to walk through this refreshing wood smelling hall and see all these craftsmanship. Knowing that if I were in that period on time when this palace was first built, I will never have a chance to walk here... that was something special!

Checked out the Nagoya castle too. The complete version will be opened to public on 2018! Can't wait!

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名古屋の本丸御御が復元後一部公開するというニュースが話題になっていたので、見てきました。何かそんなにいいのかね？と思ってたけど、生で見てみるとすごい！建築が美しいのはもちろんだけど、空襲後から復元するために当時建設された時に使われた技術と材料に忠実に再現したとのこと！そりゃすごいわ！１６１５年ですよ。。。その技術が見て取れるくらい装飾が本当に細部まで作り込まれてて、日本の職人技の凄さを再認識。木のいい匂いがまだ残る廊下を歩いていると、最初の建設当時は私の身分ではここなんて歩けてないんだろうなぁ〜と思うとなんか感慨深いものがありました。最終の全体公開はおそらく２０１８年なのでまた楽しみ！

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