犬山城 Inuyama Castle
犬山城是位於日本犬山市的一座城堡，於日本的戰國時代(~15世紀)建造，中間經受戰火、改造、拆卸等等，使得現存的犬山城只剩下天守（本城），可是此天守卻是日本現在碩果僅存的最古老的天守之一，因此犬山城也是被指定為日本國寶名城之一。
Inuyama Castle is located in Inuyama in Japan. It was built during the Sengoku period (~15th Century) and was destroyed in the next hundred years during wars. The main Castle was the only remain and was preserved as the national treasure of Japan.
犬山市雖然只是一個名稱，可是有趣的是犬山城卻真的是矻立於山頂上，俯瞰著犬山市，守護著這片寧願的小樂土。
Inuyama Castle was sitting still in the hilltop and guarding the city from any invasion.
我去遊覽犬山市，是從名古屋出發，搭乘名古屋的近畿鐵道，大約一小時就到了。說到以鐵道到達犬山城的方案，一般是有兩個方法，分別會從兩個不同的鐵道站出站到達，有興趣去的朋友可要留意清楚了。
I was visiting the Inuyama Castle during my trip to Nagoya in the winter. It took around an hour for the train to go to Inuyama from Nagoya. And you could expect two different ways to reach the castle where I would explain below.
一般有兩條路線到達犬山城
There were two routes to reach the Castle
路線1: 搭乘鐵道，從犬山駅下車出站，沿大街直走到上圖（D）大道的路口，拐過去直走就是。（D）是有名的犬山城城下町商圈，有很多古色古香的商店在售賣著紀念品、地道美食手工品等，這邊會於下回再詳細介紹下。
Route #1: Take off the train at Inuyama Station and walked along the path as shown. You would pass through the main business area in Inuyama and do some shopping if you wish.
路線2: 搭乘鐵道，從稍遠一點的犬山遊園駅出站，沿著大河木曾川的河畔一直走到犬山城下。這邊沿途就沒有吃的買的，只有一旁的河川山色，我認為風光可是不錯的。
Route #2: Take off the train at Inuyama Yuen Station and walked along the riverside of the Kiso River where the scenery is beautiful.
我問了旅館的職員，他說路線1是熱門方案，因為出發去的車程較短，而且大街易認路，又可沿途順道逛逛城下町商圈。但是我反而想體驗一下走在木曾川旁，反正商圈甚麼的不是我的菜，要知道這木曾川，相傳是桃太郎曾經過的河川 － 就是小時候在電視卡通裡，那個日本民間傳說中為民除害，斬妖除魔的桃太郎，可是我這次礙於時間未能參觀附近的桃太郎神社 :(
I decided to go with route #2 after consulting the staff of my hostel, as I would like to enjoy the natural beauty rather then do some shoppings for which I could do in my usual days.
話說，日本的鐵道站名都很有趣，明明這邊都沒有甚麼樂園，可是卻叫作犬山遊園駅，雖然我知道日文不應以字面解釋，卻也是有趣。
很可愛的犬山市吉祥物
Cute Mascot for Inuyama
很喜歡日本的平交道，聽著它「噹噹，噹噹」的響
There would be 'Dong Dong' sound form the level crossing facility wherever a train was going to pass through.
我很喜歡這種鄉下一點的小市鎮，它的人文風情都很好，沒有大都市那種急促的步伐以及城市人的冷漠，這邊連空氣也都清新一點，看來我這個鄉巴小子還是適合這種地方，甚麼東京等等大城市可能我會受不了，哈哈。
I liked the city Inuyama for its peace and relaxing atmosphere, rather then some big cities like Tokyo where the lives were rushing and fighting all the days.
話說回頭，我走在木曾川旁，真的很寫意。這邊沒有別的，就只有廣闊的河川，可是景色卻甚是怡人。今天的陽光不錯，照在對岸的房子，湛藍的天空跟河水上，配合迎面吹著的和風，即使在冬天也卻不是很寒冷。
I was walking along the river side of the Kiso River and the scenery was so beautiful. The blue sky and greenish blue water matched to form the amazing picture.
讓人心情很放鬆的美景
Relaxing scenery
聽說還可付費在川上坐小艇遊城，可是我卻沒有看到
離遠看去，犬山城就在遠處的山頂上，看它居高臨下，好有君臨天下的感覺。
The Inuyama Castle sat still on the hilltop and watched the city like the king .
沿途跟著路標，我來到了犬山城下的一間小小的「針綱神社」。這神社也真的小的很，只有一個顯眼的鳥居，跟不顯眼的小本堂。
I followed the guidelines and reach a little shrine near the entrance to the Inuyama Castle.
反而旁邊的「三光稻荷神社」的規模要大一點，至少它那鮮紅的鳥居群，很是漂亮吸睛。
Another Shrine with more beautiful temples and toriis.
入鄉隨俗，我跟神明們打過招呼，鞠了個躬，便向山城進發。要上犬山城，要先穿過神社，再上一條長斜路，爬一點樓梯，雖然不是十分困難的事，可是也頗需要一定運動量，哈哈，幸好我平常鍛練有素。
I passed through the shrine and started to climb up to the Inuyama Castle. It was not such a difficult climbing but it did required some stamina.
到達入口了，很有日式風味的城門
The traditional Gate to the Castle
看到城堡了Finally reached the Inuyuma Castle
我買了票，進入城堡範圍先在周邊逛逛，其實之前搜資料時已知這城不大，沒料到卻是比想像中要小，城堡的面前，就是一個小花園，跟一塊小空地，放著一些長椅讓人喫喫茶點。想想其實也對，畢竟此城只淨下天守了，當然不比其他名城有城牆、護城河甚麼的。
I brought a ticket to enter to the castle area and found that it was quite a small area. There was a little garden and an open ground but nothing else.
城堡範圍大概就這樣了
準備要上城樓了，首先要得脫鞋，只穿著襪子走在光滑又陡峭的樓梯，一不小心就很易滑倒，爬了一層的我就已看到好幾位旅人都滑腳了。很好奇為什麼古人都要把城樓的樓梯造得如此窄又斜。
I entered to the Castle and climbed up to the top to enjoy the amazing view from the high spot. The staircase was so slippy especially you were required to take off your shoe before entering.
又斜又窄又黑的樓梯
Dark, narrow and tilted staircase
城堡內部，可見樓底很矮
Quite a small area inside the castle
終於上到頂樓了，因為這邊是附近的最高點，所以在這裡我能夠以三百六十度環迥的角度，一覽犬山市及木曾川的美麗風光，也許這裡沒有雄偉的建築或大山，可是風景卻依然動人震撼。
The view on the top floor was gorgeous. I could view the city Inuyama and the Kiso River from the high ground. Though there were not some great building and attractions nearby but the scenery was still somehow breathtaking.
不過這邊的卻是出奇的矮，要是被人有意無意的推推，應該就可以撒手人寰了。
The railing here was quite short and accidents could be easily happened. I had to take extra care when I was walking around.
我回去城堡塔樓室內，這裡展示了歷來城主的資料。讓我想起以前小時候喜歡玩日本光榮出品的日本戰國遊戲，所以我對這些古城歷史也頗有興趣看看，然後跟遊戲中的人物配對一下，感覺像在親身經歷遊戲中的場景，這也是歷史有趣的地方，哈哈。
The interior of the top floor was the showroom introducing the owners of the castle in the history. I could learn more about the history of the castle and even the city Inuyama.
我從犬山城走下來，出發去城下町閒逛觀光，下回再來繼續介紹了，先秀一點照片。
I left the Inuyama Castle and headed to the 'Chosho' near the castle. May be I would introduce more about the area in the coming future.
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