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Yagura

 

Examples of yagura from Matsuyama-jo and Edo-jo
If I remember correctly, the above yagura is the Inui Yagura of Matsuyama-jo. This yagura is actually built over top of the Inui Gate which you can almost see at the base of the yagura.

The yagura below is a prime example of a 2 storey sumi yagura. It is located on the edge of Edo-jo and is a popular spot for taking pictures on the grounds of the old castle in Tokyo.