Most viewed - Tsutsujigaoka Park つつじが岡公園 |
Tatebayashi Station on the Tobu Isesaki Line (connects to Hanzomon subway line in Tokyo), east side. Takes almost 90 min. from central Tokyo by regular train. Costs only about 1100 yen.225 views
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Love red and white flowers at Tsutsujigaoka Park, Tatebayashi, Gunma.213 views
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Manhole with tanuki design in Tatebayashi, Gunma.207 views
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I was going to overdose on azalea. Had never seen so much azalea in my life. Tsutsujigaoka Park, Tatebayashi, Gunma.196 views
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Tanuki in Tatebayashi, Gunma.187 views
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Koinobori and azaleas in Tatebayashi, Gunma.171 views
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A few azalea bushes had passed their peak.168 views
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Tsutsujigaoka Park, Tatebayashi166 views
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View from Fureai Bridge in Tatebayashi.160 views
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Tanuki and azalea, a good match? I prefer women and flowers. Tsutsujigaoka157 views
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Tanuki raccoon dog in front of Tatebayashi Station, east side.142 views
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Map of Tsutsujigaoka, a National Scenic Site. It's a low, flat hill full of azalea bushes. There is a maze of foot paths going through the azalea. 名勝120 views
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Lake Jonuma118 views
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Even the edges are incredibly colorful. This edge had group photo stands.118 views
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Sights in Jonuma area, dominated by Lake Jonuma.116 views
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Along Tsuruudagawa River were koinobori carp streamers flanked by cherry trees and azaleas.116 views
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Mind-blowing just to see so many azalea along the edges. But much, much more was waiting on this hill.116 views
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Flower fountain in front of Tatebayashi Station.115 views
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Tanuki sighting near Lake Jonuma115 views
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Rest house on Tsutsujigaoka.114 views
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Tanuki raccoon dogs in front of Tatebayashi Station.112 views
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Tsutsujigaoka Park is a lakeside park featuring this low hill almost 200 meters long and 80 meters wide.112 views
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Now this is an entrance to Tsutsuji-en, a long, slim azalea garden. I walked through this on the way back.112 views
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Tanuki raccoon dog in front of Tatebayashi Station, east side.111 views
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Tatebayashi Station platform111 views
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Flower fountain in front of Tatebayashi Station.110 views
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Street corner with another tanuki. These tanuki are made in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture.110 views
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Way to Obiki ferry boat110 views
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The koinobori are strung from late March to mid-May. Especially spectacular when the cherries are in bloom during late March to mid-April.109 views
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Obiki ferry dock is on the left above the bridge on this map.109 views
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Shopping street for tourists next to Tsutsujigaoka.109 views
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Tsutsujigaoka Park is a 15-20-min. walk from Tatebayashi Station.108 views
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Wisteria108 views
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In April and May, thousands of flying carp streamers grace the Tsuruudogawa River connected to Lake Jonuma.108 views
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Poplar tree and azalea108 views
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City mascot "Pon-chan" goods sold at tourist information office in front of Tatebayashi Station. "Pon" refers to the character's pot belly.107 views
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I visited Tatabayashi again in early May 2014 to see the azaleas at Tsutsujigaoka Park. 107 views
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Azaleas continue to lead the way to the park.107 views
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Koinobori at a lakeside house.107 views
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Approaching Tsutsujigaoka Park107 views
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My friend in Tatebayashi tells me, "The legend of the azalea park is that the lord of Tatebayashi, Sakakibara Yasumasa, had a mistress named Otsuji.107 viewsThe wife was jealous of her and gave her such a hard time that Otsuji threw herself into Lake Jonuma and died. Since her name sounded like tsutsuji, the lord planted the garden to console her soul."
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Tourist information office in front of Tatebayashi Station.106 views
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Obiki ferry takes only several minutes to reach Tsutsujigaoka Park. Fare was cheap, includes admission to the park. It's also possible to walk to the park.106 views
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Boat ride was pleasant enough.106 views
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Edge of Tsutsuji-en Garden.106 views
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It's a pleasant walk with azalea decorating the sidewalk.105 views
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There were these flower racks too.105 views
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Relaxing ride, only me and a mother and child.105 views
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"Pon-chan" goods sold at tourist information office in front of Tatebayashi Station.104 views
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Entrance to Tatebayashi City Hall is also decorated with azaleas.104 views
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View from Fureai Bridge. These carp were once registered in the Guiness Book of World Records as having the most koinobori (over 6,000).104 views
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Boat dock for Tsutsujigaoka Park. Other boats offered cruises.104 views
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The hill also has a few azalea tunnels.104 views
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The occasional white azalea give your eyes a break from all the bright colors.104 views
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Tourist information office102 views
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