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Omi Jingu 近江神宮
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 Path to shrine
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 Path to shrine
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 Gate
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 The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Tenji who moved the capital to Otsu in 667 at the location of this shrine. Otsu was therefore once the capital of Japan.
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 Poetry
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 Main hall
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 Corridor
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 Shrine grounds
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 Gift shop and clock museum in background. 時計博物館
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 Sun dial. Another one in the background as well.
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 Water clock (clepsydra). Emperor Tenchi made Japan's first clock which was a water clock. Hence, the shrine is associated with clocks.
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 Karuta Festival poster
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 Karuta Festival venue
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 Karuta Festival
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 Karuta cards with verses from famous poems
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 Used New Year's decorations
     
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