 Last additions - Higashi-Omi 東近江市 |
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Landmarks seen from hilltop (on clear days)Dec 07, 2005
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You can hike up the hillside garden.Dec 07, 2005
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Hillside gardenDec 07, 2005
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Hyakusaiji temple GardenDec 07, 2005
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Autumn leaves. In its heyday, Hyakusaiji was home to 1,300 priests, before the temple was burned by Oda Nobunaga.Dec 07, 2005
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Entrance for tour bus passengers and car owners. This is the short-cut way to the temple.Dec 07, 2005
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Located in Higashi-Omi and established by Shotoku Taishi in 609, Hyakusaiji temple is Shiga Prefecture's oldest temple and one of Japan's oldest. It belongs to the Tendai Buddhist Sect. MapThe temple's terraced slope had many temple residences for hundreds of monks training here. National Historic Site Dec 07, 2005
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The hillside garden gives a good view of Lake Biwa. The main temple hall worships an 11-faced Kannon statue carved by Shotoku Taishi. Admission 500 yen.Dec 07, 2005
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The two main areas are the hillside garden and the main worship hall. Most people visit the garden before climbing up the stone steps to the main worship hall. This is the long route to the temple. The tour buses go up to a closer gate.Dec 07, 2005
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Echibashi Bridge over Echi River. Nice views of the river can be had from this bridge.Dec 05, 2005
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Echigawa River empties into Lake Biwa.Dec 05, 2005
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Eigenji DamDec 05, 2005
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Sutra Repository 経堂Dec 05, 2005
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Sutra Repository 経堂Dec 05, 2005
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Bell tower 鐘楼Dec 05, 2005
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Inside Hondo temple hallDec 05, 2005
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Inside Hondo temple hall, EigenjiDec 05, 2005
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Inside Hondo temple hallDec 05, 2005
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Bell tower and offertory box. In front of the temple hall. 鐘楼Dec 05, 2005
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Eigenji Hondo temple hall. Built in 1765.Dec 05, 2005
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San-mon Gate. Built in 1802. 三門Dec 05, 2005
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Autumn foilage greets you in Nov.Dec 05, 2005
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Entrance Gate. This is where you pay admission. 総門Dec 05, 2005
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San-mon GateDec 05, 2005
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Located in Higashi-Omi and established in 1361, Eigenji is a temple of the Zen Rinzai Buddhist Sect (Eigenji School) and well-known for fall colors with 3,000 maple trees. Touristy entrance to Eigenji. MapDec 05, 2005
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Although not part of the Koto Sanzan Temple Trio (all Tendai Buddhist temples), most visitors also visit Eigenji together with the Koto Sanzan temples. Accessible by bus taking 30-40 min. from Yokaichi Station on the Omi Railway Line or from Hyakusaiji. Dec 05, 2005
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Notogawa Station on JR Tokaido/Biwako Line. Beautifully designed station resembling a water wheel, the symbol of the town. East Exit. 能登川駅Oct 24, 2005
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Notogawa Station, West Exit, also designed as a water wheel. This is one of Shiga's best-designed train stations. Beautifully designed station resembling a water wheel, the symbol of the town.Oct 20, 2005
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Cycling and pedestrian path in red in Notogawa, Higashi-Omi.Oct 20, 2005
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Cycling and pedestrian path in Notogawa, Higashi-Omi.Oct 20, 2005
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Cycling and pedestrian path in Notogawa, Higashi-Omi.Oct 20, 2005
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Uses a water wheel to grind rice.Oct 20, 2005
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Poster for dragon canoe race in JuneOct 20, 2005
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Symbol of NotogawaOct 20, 2005
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Notogawa giant water wheel in Higashi-Omi, Shiga. MapOct 20, 2005
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Canoe LandOct 20, 2005
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Cycling path map in Notogawa, Higashi-Omi.Oct 20, 2005
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Cycling and pedestrian path in Notogawa, Higashi-Omi.Oct 20, 2005
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Mt. Kinugasa (Kannonji)Oct 20, 2005
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Cycling path in Notogawa, Higashi-Omi.Oct 20, 2005
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Cycling path in Notogawa, Higashi-Omi.Oct 20, 2005
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Notogawa in Higashi-Omi is famous for its giant water wheel. Bike path to Notogawa, another area in Shiga with a good and scenic bike path.Oct 20, 2005
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No wind. This flight lasted only about 30 sec. We ran about 50 meters, then the kite fell back to Earth. Also see the video at YouTube.Jul 14, 2004
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Higher and higher...It went up to about ?? meters.Jul 14, 2004
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Festival posterJul 14, 2004
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Yokaichi Odako giant kite Air borneJul 14, 2004
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And lift off...Jul 14, 2004
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Yokaichi giant kite coming up.Jul 14, 2004
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OK, RUN NOW!! This is the most exciting part when we start running with the rope. It was like a stampede, and I let go after a few seconds to avoid getting runned over by the mob behind me.Jul 14, 2004
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100 kite pullersJul 14, 2004
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Giant Kite sake. The food and souvenir booths sold a variety of merchandise including this locally-brewed sake, complete with a label showing this year's kite design.Jul 14, 2004
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Kite pullers wanted. This booth, next to the giant kite, is where you can apply to pull the kite. Anybody can apply to pull the giant kite. I applied and got a little kite pin and a pair of gloves.Jul 14, 2004
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Kite train or "rendako." These kites are pretty to watch. 連凧Jul 14, 2004
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Ready for another flightJul 14, 2004
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Mini kite flying contestJul 14, 2004
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Sagamihara kite in flight. Due to a lack of wind, this flight didn't last long.Jul 14, 2004
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Sagamihara kite team invited. Sagamihara city in Kanagawa Prefecture also has a giant kite festival, and they were invited to fly a smaller version of their kite at Yokaichi. (Yokaichi was also invited to Sagamihara's kite festival in April.)Jul 14, 2004
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Mini kite flying contest. The flying portion of the kite contest is held.Jul 14, 2004
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Banzai from Sagamihara. After the kite's flight, the Sagamihara team give a few banzais to themselves and to Yokaichi.Jul 14, 2004
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Yokaichi Giant Kite Preservation Society. This is the group responsible for producing, maintaining, and flying the giant kite. 大凧保存会Jul 14, 2004
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Snapped part being repaired.Jul 14, 2004
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Take off. On cue, the people pulling the kite start running and the kite starts to lift off. Also see the video at YouTube.Jul 14, 2004
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Raising the kite. Long bamboo poles are used to prop the huge kite upward to meet the wind.Jul 14, 2004
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Kite cornerJul 14, 2004
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Launch pad. The kite is carried to the take off point and pointed toward the wind, which unfortunately very weak this day.Jul 14, 2004
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Ready for flightJul 14, 2004
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Stringing the kiteJul 14, 2004
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Carved paperJul 14, 2004
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People's fortune stickers on the kite. 願い札Jul 14, 2004
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I saw the Yokaichi Giant Kite Festival (Odako Matsuri) for the first time on May 23, 2004. The site is alongside the Echigawa River near the Yachiyo Bridge. A free shuttle bus from Yokaichi Station is provided, taking about 10 min. Jul 14, 2004
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The Big One. The size is equivalent to 100 tatami mats or about 12 meters x 13 meters (156 square meters).Jul 14, 2004
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CrowdsJul 14, 2004
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Mini kite contest. Kite contestants show off their kite designs at their tents.Jul 14, 2004
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