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Leaving the Scenic Water Channel boat pier.16 views
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June 11, 2011 (Day 8): The final day of rowing. This is the beach in front of Hotel Laforet in Moriyama.16 views
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The Biwako Ohashi Bridge is the largest bridge in Shiga, linking Moriyama and Katata at the neck of Lake Biwa's panhandle.16 views
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The rowers probably didn't notice, but Ukimido temple is seen on the right. The iconic temple is over the water on stilts. More Ukimido photos here.16 views
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On the right is the German restaurant, called "Würzburg." Würzburg in Germany is Otsu's sister city.16 views
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Further south is the Omi Ohashi Bridge, smaller than the Biwako Ohashi Bridge.16 views
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Rowers make a U-turn here on Seta River.16 views
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Rowing past the rowing club of Ritsumeikan University.16 views
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Rowing under Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge again on the way out.16 views
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Otsu Prince Hotel and Omi Ohashi Bridge in the background.16 views
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Staff person directing rowers to the small canal leading to the Seta Rowing Club.16 views
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A-OK!16 views
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Small canal to Seta Rowing Club.16 views
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Seta Rowing Club's pier.16 views
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They also gave gifts to the Seta Rowing Club. I have more photos and videos of everyone else. Rowers should receive them on disc etc., from Seta Rowing Club.16 views
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Omatsukan ryokan at Omi-Maiko. This is where Oguchi Taro and rowing mates stayed when they rowed around Lake Biwa. 雄松館16 views
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Kannon-do Hall, Hogonji Temple.16 views
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Tsukubusuma Shrine (National Treasure), Chikubushima 都久夫須麻神社16 views
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Taga Taisha-mae Station's waiting room also has a showcase16 views
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Bicycles are allowed on Ohmi Railways trains.16 views
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Old ticket window and counter have been retained.16 views
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Old ticket window.16 views
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Hino Station Railway Museum. 日野駅鉄道資料展示室16 views
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Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge at the southern tip of the lake. It affords a scenic view of the lake. This is a national pension so prices are affordable. 国民宿舎 余呉湖荘16 viewsSadly, after 40 years in business, this pension closed in Sept. 2013 due to aging facilities that were too expensive to repair.
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Finally the road is cleared. This is near civilization so the road was cleared of snow. It made walking a lot easier.16 views
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Maybe cherry trees.16 views
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Old Hokuriku Line train at Yogo Station in winter16 views
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Wavy bench surface.16 views
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Captain's meeting.15 views
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Turning right.15 views
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Bicycles are allowed on Ohmi Railways trains.15 views
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Hino Station train platform.15 views
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Hino Station has three sets of railway tracks, very rare. The unused middle track is vintage, made by Barrow Steel from the UK. Train platform No. 2 (for Yokaichi/Maibara) across the tracks has a roofed benches also renovated.15 views
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During the renovation, the entire train station building was jacked up to reinforce the foundation against earthquakes.15 views
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Ad for a shipping company in front of Hino Station.15 views
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The road going to the minshuku was cleared of snow on one side of the lake.15 views
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Road cleared of snow for cars. Different story on the other side of the lake though.15 views
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A patch of road under the snow.15 views
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Snowed-over park15 views
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Yogo's most famous tree, the swan maiden tree in winter.15 views
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Approaching Biwako Ohashi Bridge.14 views
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Rowing under Biwako Ohashi Bridge.14 views
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View from Biwako Ohashi Bridge as the boats row south to Otsu.14 views
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Rowing past Otsu Prince Hotel.14 views
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Mouth of Seta River straight ahead, as seen from Omi Ohashi Bridge.14 views
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Seta River at Lake Biwa's southern tip is the lake's sole outflowing river. All other rivers flow into the lake.14 views
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Rowing past the rowing club of Ryukoku University, based in Kyoto.14 views
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Rowing under the railway bridge for the JR Tokaido Line on the way out.14 views
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Lake Biwa Rowing Course operated by Shiga Prefecture for major rowing regattas. Seven of the eight boats used for the rowing tour were borrowed from this facility. It is near the head of Seta River, and near Seta Rowing Club.14 views
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Loading a bicycle on the train.14 views
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Torii near the train station.14 views
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Way to Taga Taisha.14 views
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Ticket window (closed). This is new.14 views
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Magneto telephone with a crank (磁石式電話機), signal light, and red signal flag to signal the train.14 views
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Fishing pier14 views
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Dining room at Yogoko-so lodge. This is where I took a lunch break. Great place to warm up (especially your feet). 国民宿舎 余呉湖荘14 viewsSadly, this pension closed in Sept. 2013 due to aging facilities.
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Shots from Omi Ohashi Bridge.13 views
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Heading for Seta Rowing Club.13 views
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Yogo Station platform in winter. 13 views
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Video of Maihara Hikiyama matsuri in 2010.13 views
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In the background is the bridge for the shinkansen bullet train. People traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto by train will pass through Shiga.12 views
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Staff telling rowers to turn right.12 views
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The sun came out.12 views
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Local shop in Taga.11 views
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