 Last additions - Nagahama Castle & Hokoen Park 長浜城・豊公園 |
No skateboarding, kickboarding, roller skating, etc., at Hokoen Park.Nov 13, 2022
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Sadly, Hoko-so has been closed since the start of the pandemic. As of Nov. 2022, they still don't know when it will reopen.Nov 13, 2022
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Near Nagahama Castle is Hoko-so, a low-cost lodge. 豊公荘Nov 13, 2022
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Nagahama Castle and autumn foliage, Shiga Prefecture.Nov 13, 2022
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Nagahama Castle and autumn foliage, Shiga Prefecture.Nov 13, 2022
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Nagahama Castle in autumn.Nov 13, 2022
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Hokoen Park with cherry trees in autumn.Nov 13, 2022
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Nagahama Castle is most famous for cherry blossoms, but it also has some maple trees too.Nov 13, 2022
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Nagahama Castle and autumn foliage, Shiga Prefecture.Nov 13, 2022
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Nagahama Castle and autumn foliage.Nov 13, 2022
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Nagahama Castle in autumn.Nov 13, 2022
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Nagahama Castle in autumn.Nov 13, 2022
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Gourd monument on the roadside of Nagahama Castle.Nov 13, 2022
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Nagahama Castle in autumn.Nov 13, 2022
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Wavy bench surface. Looks like marble, but not sure what type of stone it is.Nov 12, 2022
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This side of the monument faces the lake. It's a popular bench to sit on during weekends and holidays.Nov 12, 2022
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Verse 3 Song Monument in Nagahama's Hokoen Park near Nagahama Castle is engraved with Verse 3.Nami no mani mani, tadayoeba
Akai tomaribi, natsukashimi
Yukue sadamenu, nami makura
Kyo wa Imazu ka, Nagahama ka
浪のまにまに 漂えば
赤い泊火 懐かしみ
行方定めぬ 浪枕
今日は今津か 長浜か
We drift from wave to wave, straying aimlessly.
On shore we see red fire, brings back memories.
With our sights set nowhere, rolling with the waves.
Today is Imazu or, Nagahama huh.Nov 12, 2022
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Verse 3 Song Monument at Nagahama's Hokoen Park. It is shaped like a boat and the top has a wavy surface like the water. It is called the "nami-makura" (rolling waves) design.Since the original glass bench song monument broke, it was replaced by this one made of stone having a similar shape and design concept.Nov 12, 2022
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The glass bench is shaped like a boat with a few ripples. Made in Nagahama. Unfortunately, this bench cracked and was replaced by a monument made of whitish stone below.Oct 07, 2018
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The verse 3 lyrics are engraved on the middle of the glass bench. Oct 07, 2018
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Toward the lake shore next to Nagahama castle is this glass bench. It's a monument for Biwako Shuko no Uta (Lake Biwa Rowing Song) verse 3 where Nagahama is mentioned.Oct 07, 2018
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Built and unveiled on June 25, 2017 by a non-profit citizens group in Nagahama for the song's 100th anniversary. You can sit on Japan's most expensive public park bench.Oct 07, 2018
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Jul 15, 2014
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In summer from Nagahama Castle.Jul 15, 2014
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In summer.Jul 15, 2014
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In summer.Jul 15, 2014
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Entrance to Nagahama Castle History Museum. Small admission charged.Jul 15, 2014
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Castle wall foundation rocks.Jul 15, 2014
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Nagahama Castle is a local history museum.Jul 15, 2014
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Nagahama Castle History Museum, open 9 am - 5 pm (enter by 4:30 pm). Closed during the year end and New Year's period.Jul 15, 2014
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Way to Nagahama Castle's main tower (donjon).Jul 15, 2014
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Steps to Nagahama Castle's main tower (donjon).Jul 15, 2014
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Narita Art MuseumApr 15, 2014
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Sake from Shiga (Omi)Apr 15, 2014
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Beer place next to the outer moat.Apr 15, 2014
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Nagahama Castle's Sotobori outer moatApr 15, 2014
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Nagahama Castle's Sotobori outer moatApr 15, 2014
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Nagahama Castle's Sotobori outer moat still here.Apr 15, 2014
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Old map of Nagahama shows the castle mostly surrounded by lake water. Another moat still exists at the red dot.Apr 15, 2014
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Jul 13, 2009
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Lake Biwa shore near the castle tower.Jul 13, 2009
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View of cherry blossoms from Nagahama Castle's lookout deck.Jul 13, 2009
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Nagahama Castle tower, local history museum.Jul 13, 2009
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Side view of Nagahama CastleJul 13, 2009
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Panorama from the top of Nagahama Castle, looking south.Jul 13, 2009
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Nagahama Castle as seen from Lake Biwa.Jul 13, 2009
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Panorama from the top of Nagahama Castle, looking north and west.Jul 13, 2009
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The old and new sites of the castle tower.Jul 13, 2009
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Water fountain and Nagahama Castle in spring.Jul 13, 2009
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In spring.Jul 13, 2009
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Statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Nagahama Castle, Shiga. He renamed the town from Imahama to "Nagahama" after his boss and mentor Oda Nobunaga.Jul 13, 2009
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Mt. Yamamoto-yama as seen from Nagahama Castle.Jul 13, 2009
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Lake Biwa and cherry blossoms as seen from Nagahama Castle.Jul 13, 2009
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Model of castle construction.Jul 13, 2009
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On the original site of the castle tower is a stone marker and statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.Jul 13, 2009
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Cherry blossoms in full bloom and no people. How wonderful. Like it was all for me only, at 7 am.Jul 13, 2009
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Plaque proclaiming Hokoen Park as one of Japan's 100 Best Cherry Blossom Places.Jul 13, 2009
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I visited the park in April 2009 in the early morning before the crowds arrived. It truly was a peaceful beauty.Jul 13, 2009
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In winter.Jul 13, 2009
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Back on the ground heading toward another bunch of cherry trees.Jul 13, 2009
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Stone foundation of original Nagahama castle tower. It is just slightly behind the current castle building is this small hill with stone walls.Jul 13, 2009
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Inside Nagahama Castle, a local history museum.Jul 13, 2009
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Nagahama Castle, ShigaJul 13, 2009
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Stone monument marking the site of the original Nagahama castle donjon.Jul 13, 2009
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Stone marker and statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.Jul 13, 2009
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Nagahama CastleJul 13, 2009
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Old map of Nagahama Castle. There were many moats and canals.Jul 13, 2009
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Plaque proclaiming Hokoen Park as one of Japan's 100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots.Jul 13, 2009
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On the balcony, with Mt. Ibuki in the distance in winter.Jul 13, 2009
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Top floor of castle.Jul 13, 2009
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Cherry Blossom Plaque and Nagahama Castle Honmaru marker.Jul 13, 2009
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Panorama from the top of Nagahama Castle, looking west toward Lake Biwa.Jul 13, 2009
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Nagahama Castle and cherry blossoms.Jul 13, 2009
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The current castle tower was reconstructed in 1983. It serves as a local history museum.Jul 13, 2009
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In April, numerous cherry trees around the castle in Hokoen Park bloom spectacularly. The best time to visit Nagahama Castle.Jul 13, 2009
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The original castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the 16th century who lived in Nagahama Castle until 1582. Lord Yamauchi Kazutoyo later lived in Nagahama Castle.Jul 13, 2009
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Nagahama Castle (reconstructed) is a lakeside castle within Hokoen Park near Nagahama Station. This is the entrance to the park. 豊公園 MAPJul 13, 2009
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Jun 22, 2008
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Plum blossoms and Nagahama Castle.Jun 22, 2008
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Plum tree and Nagahama Castle.Jun 22, 2008
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Plum tree grove called "bairin."Jun 22, 2008
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Plum blossoms, Hokoen Park, Nagahama, ShigaJun 22, 2008
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The plum blossoms are mainly red and white.Jun 22, 2008
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Jun 22, 2008
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Stone marker near Otabisho marking the location of the castle's Otemon Gate.Jun 22, 2008
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Hokoen Park also has a good-size grove of plum blossoms which bloom in March.Jun 22, 2008
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Nagahama Castle and plum blossoms.Jun 22, 2008
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Jun 22, 2008
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Water fountainJun 22, 2008
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Stone marker in central Nagahama marking the location of the castle's Sotobori outer moat.
Jun 22, 2008
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Marker indicating the location of Nagahama Castle's stone wall.Jun 22, 2008
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With snow.Jun 22, 2008
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Jun 22, 2008
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Jun 22, 2008
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Athletic field in Hokoen Park. You can see the castle tower in the distance toward the right among the trees.Jun 22, 2008
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Shoreline of Hokoen Park facing Lake Biwa.Jun 22, 2008
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In summer, the park has lots of green.Jun 22, 2008
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Shoreline near Nagahama Castle.Jun 22, 2008
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Lake Biwa shore near Nagahama Castle.Jun 22, 2008
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Nagahama Castle in summer.Jun 22, 2008
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