 Last additions - Ogaki 大垣市 |
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Road marker indicating the way to Edo (right) and Kyoto (left).Apr 27, 2009
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Statue of Matsuo Basho who ended his Okuno hosomichi journey in Ogaki.Apr 27, 2009
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End of the road/journey for Basho's Okuno Hosomichi.Apr 27, 2009
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Boat landingApr 27, 2009
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Model of what Ogaki Castle looked like.Apr 27, 2009
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Inside Oku no Hosomichi Musubi no chi Memorial Hall. Many exhibits about Basho and haiku.Apr 27, 2009
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End of the boat ride.Apr 27, 2009
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Tarai-bune wooden tub boats and cherry blossoms.Apr 27, 2009
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The building in the background is the Oku no Hosomichi Musubi no chi Memorial Hall.Apr 27, 2009
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Site of Ogaki Castle's Takebashi-guchi GateApr 27, 2009
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Near Ogaki Station is a small plaza with signs telling you that Haiku poet Matsuo Basho came here and that Ogaki was his last stop on his Oku no Hosomichi journey.Apr 27, 2009
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In early April when the cherries are in bloom, rides on wooden tub boats (tarai-bune) are offered. The rides sell out quickly.Apr 27, 2009
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The Shiki no Michi Promenade starts near Ogaki Station and follows along a moat or canal for about 2.2 km. There is a nice walking path and some parts have cherry blossoms.Apr 27, 2009
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The promenade goes along the Suimon River which used to be Ogaki Castle's Sotobori Outer Moat.Apr 27, 2009
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Shrine at the site of Ogaki Castle's Omotemon Gate.Apr 27, 2009
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site of Ogaki Castle's Omotemon Gate.Apr 27, 2009
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Some distance away from the main castle tower is the site of Ogaki Castle's Omotemon Gate which was the front gate. Nothing remains today, only a small shrine.Apr 27, 2009
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The site is squeezed into a small space by a big building.Apr 27, 2009
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Site of Ogaki Castle's Omotemon Gate. It's within walking distance from the castle tower, but you'll need a map to find it.Apr 27, 2009
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Ogaki Castle's Inui TurretApr 27, 2009
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Entrance to Ogaki Castle tower. Admission 100 yen. Open 9 am to 5 pm (enter by 4:30 pm). Closed Tue. The castle tower was rebuilt in April 1959.Apr 27, 2009
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Inui TurretApr 27, 2009
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Ogaki CastleApr 27, 2009
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Statue of Lord Toda Ujikane who was the Ogaki Castle lord in 1635.Apr 27, 2009
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Ogaki Castle tower. In 1936, Ogaki Castle was designated as a National Treasure. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by fire in July 1945 due to World War II.Apr 27, 2009
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Ogaki Castle in AprilApr 27, 2009
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Statue of Lord Toda Ujikane who was the castle lord in 1635. The Toda Clan occupied Ogaki Castle until the feudal era ended with Meiji Period.Apr 27, 2009
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Ogaki Castle is within Ogaki Park.Apr 27, 2009
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Ogaki Castle and cherry blossomsApr 27, 2009
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Ogaki Castle's cherry blossoms were more beautiful than I had expected.Apr 27, 2009
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Ogaki CastleApr 27, 2009
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Ogaki Castle tower (donjon) is four stories high. Now a museum.Apr 27, 2009
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West Gate 西門Apr 27, 2009
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Site of a castle gate.Apr 27, 2009
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Ogaki Castle tower. In 1600 for the Battle of Sekigahara, Ogaki Castle was the base for Lord Ishida Mitsunari who led the Western Forces.Apr 27, 2009
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Marker pointing the way to Ogaki Castle, the symbol and main attraction of the city.Apr 27, 2009
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Two cyclists apparently collided and took a spill.Feb 15, 2009
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Cyclists hauled away.Feb 15, 2009
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The fallen cyclists are taken away by stretcher. The first bicycle race I see in Japan occurs with two riders taking a fall. How dramatic.Feb 15, 2009
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On the bank.Feb 15, 2009
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I once rode on a similar bicycle racetrack and those banks are very steep and scary. If you fall, you will tumble downward for sure.Feb 15, 2009
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In the middle is a small pond and a Japanese-style bridge.Feb 15, 2009
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Starting line. On a race day, a series of races are held from morning to late afternoon.Feb 15, 2009
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Panoramic view of the Ogaki Cycling Stadium bicycle racetrack as seen from the free seating section.Feb 15, 2009
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And they're off.Feb 15, 2009
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Betting ticket counters inside the cycling stadium.Feb 15, 2009
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Starting line. The entire track is ringed by a fence, making it difficult to shoot close-ups of the racers.Feb 15, 2009
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There are three classes of spectator seats. At the bottom is open-air seating. Pay 500 yen for the glass-enclosed seating above, and a higher fee for suite rooms higher up.Feb 15, 2009
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Outside the Ogaki cycling stadium which was first built in 1952. On race days, free shuttle buses run often between Ogaki Station and the stadium. It takes 10 min.Feb 15, 2009
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Ogaki has a city-operated bicycle racetrack called the Ogaki Keirinjo or Ogaki Cycling Stadium. This is the entrance. Admission is 100 yen. 大垣競輪場Feb 15, 2009
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Eki-dori shopping streetJan 19, 2009
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Basic layout of the city center. Ogaki Station is on the upper right. Canals used to be the castle moat.Jan 19, 2009
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Near JR Ogaki StationJan 19, 2009
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Ogaki manhole, Gifu Pref.Jan 19, 2009
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JR Ogaki StationJan 19, 2009
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Small waterfall.Jan 19, 2009
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Map of the original Ogaki Castle.Jan 19, 2009
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Castle wall with weapon holes.Jan 19, 2009
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Looking toward Inui Turret.Jan 19, 2009
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Flood markerJan 19, 2009
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Inui Turret (not open to the public).Jan 19, 2009
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In other directions, not much of a view from the Ogaki Castle tower.Jan 19, 2009
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Even toward the city center, mostly trees blocking the worthless view.Jan 19, 2009
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Portraits of all the lords of Ogaki Castle.Jan 19, 2009
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Taiko drum on top floor.Jan 19, 2009
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Even computers for more info.Jan 19, 2009
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View from the top floor of Ogaki Castle tower. This faces the adjacent park.Jan 19, 2009
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Toda Kazuaki (1541-1603), first lord of Ogaki Castle. 戸田一西Jan 19, 2009
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Top 4th floor of Ogaki Castle tower. There is no balcony, only glass windows.Jan 19, 2009
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Toda Ujitaka (1854-1936), last lord of Ogaki Castle. (Toda family)Jan 19, 2009
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Writing by Ishida Mitsunari and other allies. (Facsimile)Jan 19, 2009
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Model of a battleJan 19, 2009
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Range of various weapons: Spear 6 meters, arrow 30 meters, bullet 200 meters, and cannon 1800 meters.Jan 19, 2009
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Explaining the parts of samurai armor.Jan 19, 2009
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Parts of a samurai warrior on horseback.Jan 19, 2009
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The first floor has exhibits related to Ogaki Castle and the Battle of Sekigahara. Samurai armorJan 19, 2009
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Touch-and-feel samurai weapons. Matchlock gun, bow, and spear (behind).Jan 19, 2009
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Deadly spearsJan 19, 2009
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Inside Ogaki Castle tower that is a castle history museum with a good display of samurai stuff.Jan 19, 2009
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East Gate, now the main gate to Ogaki Castle. 東門Jan 19, 2009
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Turn here to visit Ogaki Castle.Jan 19, 2009
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From Ogaki Station, a straight shopping road (Eki-dori) goes through the center of the city. A marker shows where you turn to visit Ogaki Castle.Jan 19, 2009
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Ogaki Castle's East Gate (looking from the inside). This is not the Omotemon front gate which was a distance away from here (photos at bottom).Jan 19, 2009
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The original Ogaki Castle was said to be built in 1535 by the Toki Clan who ruled Mino Province (now Gifu).Jan 19, 2009
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Ogaki Castle's East Gate (looking from the inside).Jan 19, 2009
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