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Keihan Shimanoseki Station64 views
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Otsu Police Station64 views
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Room with a view in the teacher's quarters next to the shower room.64 views
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Teacher's desk64 views
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Teacher's quarters for two. Teachers' quarters are named after islands in Lake Biwa such as Chikubu, Okishima, and Shiraishi.64 views
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Corridor runs through the center of the boat, with sleeping quarters on both sides.64 views
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Mikoshi boats await the mikoshi.64 views
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The third mikoshi was carried by women.64 views
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The mikoshi carried by the ladies is loaded onto the boat.64 views
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Hiroshige's woodblock print of Clearing Storm at Awazu from his "Omi Hakkei" (Eight Views of Omi) series.64 views
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Internet room64 views
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At Hama-Otsu, shopping mall Aqus, also built on reclaimed land.64 views
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Seta Karahashi Bridge before the new paint job.63 views
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CDs63 views
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Awards ceremony. The presenter is Shigeru Aoyama, the director of the Lake Biwa Rowing Course.63 views
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Bridge going to Zeze Castle Park63 views
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Ogoto Port63 views
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Keihan streetcar. Great way to traverse the city. Too bad it doesn't meet up with Otsu Station.63 views
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The Seta are is also accessible by bus.63 views
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These two cruise boats (Lansing and Interlaken) were chartered for the festival.63 views
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Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.63 views
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The main mikoshi arrives at the boat pier.63 views
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The main mikoshi all set on the boat.63 views
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The crowd watching the boat procession was sparse. It seems most people were waiting for the fireworks instead. It was a hot day too.63 views
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Boat with the main portable shrine pass under Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.63 views
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One of the larger galleries at Seian University.63 views
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Dinner at a restaurant in the Otsu Station building.63 views
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Entrance to Ikemen Battle 2013 next to the Shiga Prefectural Government.63 views
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Operated by Shiga Prefecture's Board of Education, the Uminoko "Biwako Floating School" is an educational boat going on overnight voyages year-round on Lake Biwa, taking Shiga's 5th graders.63 viewsThe first and original Uminoko ship was in operation from Aug. 2, 1983 to spring 2018 when it was retired. It was replaced by a new Uminoko ship (same name) in May 2018.
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Seta Castle site62 views
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近江八景62 views
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The east bank of Seta River near Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.62 views
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The procession arrived at the east end of Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge at about 5:15 pm.62 views
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They do a few maneuvers with the main mikoshi.62 views
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Heading for the boat.62 views
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Carrying the main mikoshi to the boat.62 views
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Otsu City Hall. The clock plays Lake Biwa Rowing Song.62 views
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JR Otsu Station platform62 views
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The Shiga Prefectural Government Building is designated as a Tangible Cultural Property (登録有形文化財) in summer 2014. Designed by Sato Koichi. 建築家の佐藤功一氏が設計しました。62 views
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Too many Otsu condos block lake views.62 views
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Manohama Beach62 views
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Manohama Beach62 views
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The original Seta-no-Karahashi Bride was the site of historic battles. It has two bridges, one long and one short going over an island in the river.62 views
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The Calendar terrace as seen from Otsu Station platform.62 views
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This is the boat dock where people got on and off the boats. The boats were provided by local rowing organizations. The regatta was organized by the Seta Rowing Club in Otsu.61 views
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Up to four rowing teams raced down a 250-meter straight course.61 views
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Seta-Karahashi Bridge, the start line.61 views
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Pilot's chair. The Uminoko also has a bow thruster that is a propeller that can turn 360 degrees for easy steering. It doesn't need a tugboat.61 views
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JR Otsu Station building corridor, 2nd floor before renovation in 2016.61 views
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Restaurant in the Otsu Station building 2nd floor before renovation in 2016.61 views
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The Ikemen Battle was an event of ramen booths selling ramen noodles in a competition.61 views
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Matsunoura Camp grounds along Lake Biwa near Shiga Station.61 views
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Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge with the new paint job in 2012. 瀬田之唐橋61 views
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Outdoor terrace on part of the west-end rooftop.61 views
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Right outside Ogoto Onsen Station is this foot bath hut. Dip your feet into hot spring water for free.61 views
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A rowing team leaves the dock for Seta-Karahashi Bridge seen in the background.60 views
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Walking path along Zeze Castle Park.60 views
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More teacher's quarters on the 3rd floor. This is for two. 60 views
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Spartan desk in teacher's quarters.60 views
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3rd floor. It is an interesting boat. The inside is clean and pleasant. Hard to believe that it's considered old at age 27. They should hold these open house events more often and at other ports like Nagahama.60 views
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View from Uminoko moored at Otsu Port. On the right is Aqus shopping mall and left is Biwako Hotel.60 views
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Even though this is one of Otsu's Big Three Festivals (others are Sanno-sai and Otsu Matsuri), the crowd watching was surprisingly sparse. 60 views
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Followed by another children's mikoshi.60 views
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After making a U-turn, the boats head downstream toward Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.60 views
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Most of the time, the galleries show work by the students. They undergo a screening to get an exhibition slot, so you can bet that the quality is high.60 views
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The university also strives to take an active part in the local community and be an active contributor to the local community. For example, they recently published a well-illustrated brochure created by students to introduce eateries along the Kosei Line.60 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha's waterfront torii as seen from the lake.60 views
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Central area of The Calendar restaurant.60 views
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Koi60 views
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All the boats are held stationary with a rope provided from the bridge.59 views
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The 250-meter course is very short, and each race ends within a minute or two.59 views
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Finish line. In the background is the Kyoto University Rowing Club's boat house.59 views
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Sports Masters poster. The annual Sports Masters national competition was held in Shiga in 2007. This regatta was a supporting event instead of an official competition.59 views
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Teacher's (or maybe crew) quarters for four. 59 views
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All the boats first head upstream toward Lake Biwa, then they make a U-turn and sail downstream down Seta River.59 views
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The fireworks barge can be seen on the distance.59 views
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Lansing going to rendezvous with the other boats. Most of Lake Biwa's cruise boats are named after Shiga's sister states (like Michigan) or cities. Lansing is in Michigan.59 views
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Heading the boat procession is the main mikoshi now passing under Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.59 views
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Shiga Kaikan that was across from the Shiga Prefectural Government. Already torn down.59 views
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Shiga Kaikan59 views
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Popular ramen saw long lines.59 views
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Yachting and rowing on Lake Biwa.59 views
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Ticket office59 views
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In this corner, the door to the capsule hotel.59 views
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Ogoto Onsen tourist info booth (closed).59 views
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The Museum of Modern Art, Shiga entrance. These photos were taken in March 2017 a few days before it was to close for a three-year renovations.59 views
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Illustration of the renovated museum with new buildings to open in 2020.59 views
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Museum library and reading room.59 views
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We love Shiga in Otsu.59 views
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The race had to be stopped for a few minutes each time this cruise boat passed by.58 views
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Finish line.58 views
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Dock for Setagawa River boat cruise in Otsu.58 views
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The three mikoshi head upstream.58 views
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Restaurant in the Otsu Station building 2nd floor before renovation in 2016.58 views
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Shiga Kaikan58 views
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Juge Shrine near Shiga Station58 views
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Ishiyama Station on the Keihan Line and JR Tokaido Line.58 views
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Ping-pong room. Play for free.58 views
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Daily special lunch Menu58 views
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Ogoto Onsen Station platform.58 views
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Plum blossoms58 views
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Museum courtyard58 views
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Illustration of the renovated museum with new buildings to open in 2020.58 views
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Illustration of the renovated museum with new buildings to open in 2020.58 views
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JR Seta Station58 views
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Keihan Line Ishiba Station58 views
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The Lake Biwa rowing Song CD was also sold.57 views
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The regatta started at 9 am, and ended at about 4 pm. Omi-Ohashi Bridge in the background.57 views
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The regatta was set for 300 meters. It was a hot, summer day.57 views
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The boat with the three mikoshi aboard is pulled away by tugboat.57 views
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Ramen dining tent.57 views
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About the scale model57 views
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A little south of Omi-Maiko. Bicycled from Omi-Maiko and went south.57 views
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Lake monitoring station57 views
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Water skier on Lake Biwa57 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha's waterfront torii as seen from the lake.57 views
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Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge over Seta River57 views
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After a few years of uncertainty and about a year of major renovations, a new lease on life has been bestowed on the JR Otsu Station building that reopened on Oct. 1, 2016.57 views
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The old Heiwado AL Plaza Otsu being torn down.57 views
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Window seating for couples or small groups.57 views
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Otsu Heiwado AL Plaza being torn down in Nov. 2016.57 views
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Outside Ogoto Onsen Station.57 views
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Plum blossoms57 views
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Entrance lobby57 views
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Bunka Zone bus stop from Seta Station.57 views
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JR Seta Station57 views
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Bus stop for Bunka Zone in front of JR Seta Station.57 views
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Nagisa Terrace57 views
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The Lake Biwa rowing Song CD was also sold during the regatta which lasted from 9 am to 4 pm.56 views
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"Lake Biwa Rowing Song" was played all day long over the PA system.56 views
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Trophy for you.56 views
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Lake Biwa Rowing Course boathouse56 views
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JR Hira Station on the Kosei Line56 views
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Manohama Beach56 views
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Nakanosho Station on the Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line.56 views
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The current bridge was rebuilt in 1979 and painted a beige color.56 views
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Ground floor with ATMs on the left and the entrance to The Calendar.56 views
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Before renovation.56 views
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Ping-pong room. Play for free.56 views
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Chiyahayafuru taxi56 views
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Sit on the bench and soak your feet in the Ogoto Onsen Station hot spring foot bath for free.56 views
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Japanese garden pond with koi.56 views
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Japanese garden and Museum of Modern Art, Shiga.56 views
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Reeds56 views
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Plum blossoms56 views
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Plum blossoms56 views
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Site of a new museum building to be built.56 views
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Bus for Seta Station.56 views
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Awards ceremony was held from 2 pm after each final race was completed.55 views
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Archer55 views
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Next, the boat carrying the main mikoshi is taken upstream. 55 views
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Sailboats on Lake Biwa55 views
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Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge in autumn. 瀬田之唐橋55 views
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Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge55 views
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Stairs to The Calendar on the 2nd floor. No elevators.55 views
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On-the-floor seating next to the ping-pong room.55 views
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Ogoto Onsen Station platform has a nice view of the lake.55 views
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JR Otsukyo Station (formerly Nishi Otsu Station).55 views
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Current exhibitions.55 views
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In front of JR Seta Station.55 views
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Lake Biwa Rowing Course boathouse54 views
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Heron hunting for dinner.54 views
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Kita Hira beach for kids.54 views
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JR Kosei Line near Hira.54 views
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JR Shiga Station on the Kosei Line.54 views
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Otsu Tourist Information Center54 views
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Bookshelves of books for sale. Couldn’t find any books about Otsu.54 views
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Beautiful urinals54 views
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Ogoto Onsen Station turnstile.54 views
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