Historic Bridge of Nations bell in the grounds of Shimbara Castle in Japan


On a recent cruise around Japan we stopped to visit a historical Samurai Castle in the town of shimbara. In the grounds was this large bell showing the external striker.


Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Shimbara Castle historic building in Japan
Photo credit: © Guido Bainat / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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