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Greenery area midway up to the top.May 15, 2012
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From Sannomaru, there is a hiking trail going up the hill.May 15, 2012
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Tea ceremony house named Senshintei. 洗心亭May 15, 2012
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Markers for a Famous Cherry Blossom Site.May 15, 2012
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.May 15, 2012
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.May 15, 2012
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Sannomaru has these fantastic-looking pine trees and cherry trees.May 15, 2012
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The Sannomaru area is fringed with cherry blossoms.May 15, 2012
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Stone marker indicating that Emperor Meiji came here.May 15, 2012
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About Aioi Waterfall.May 15, 2012
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Aioi Waterfall is a small waterfall flowing into a pond. Built in 1934 using the natural terrain.May 15, 2012
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Cherry blossoms in Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡May 15, 2012
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Sannomaru keep. 三の丸跡May 15, 2012
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About Yamada Osamu. He even went to New York to sell his silk in 1877.May 15, 2012
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Statue of Nihonmatsu native Yamada Osamu (1841-1921) who built Japan's first mechanized, private-sector silk milling factory on the castle grounds in 1873. 山田脩の銅像May 15, 2012
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About Minowa Gate's Akamatsu pine trees.May 15, 2012
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Large akamatsu pine trees next to Minowa Gate in Nihonmatsu Castle.May 15, 2012
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Steps on Minowa Gate. We cannot enter inside the gate. 箕輪門May 15, 2012
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門May 15, 2012
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About Minowa Gate. 箕輪門May 15, 2012
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Behind Minowa Gate. 箕輪門May 15, 2012
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Minowa Gate. 箕輪門May 15, 2012
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An "X" mark is the family crest of the Niwa Clan.May 15, 2012
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The original Minowa Gate burned down during the Boshin War (1868-69). It got its name from Minowa village near the castle where they procured the large logs for the gate. 箕輪門May 15, 2012
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Nihonmatsu Castle's Minowa Gate was reconstructed in Aug. 1982 at a cost of 200 million yen. 箕輪門May 15, 2012
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Map of Kasumigajo Park.May 15, 2012
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Weeping cherry tree and Nihonmatsu Castle's Minowa Gate.May 15, 2012
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The steps lead to Minowa Gate. 箕輪門May 15, 2012
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Main entrance to Nihonmatsu Castle.May 15, 2012
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Marker for Nihonmatsu Castle.May 15, 2012
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About the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps at Nihonmatsu Castle.May 15, 2012
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Statue of poet Takamura Chieko (1886-1938). 高村 智恵子May 15, 2012
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Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps at Nihonmatsu Castle, Fukushima. They were age 12 to 17 who fought and died in the Boshin War.May 15, 2012
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Statue of the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps at Nihonmatsu Castle, Fukushima.May 15, 2012
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Near the main castle entrance is a statue of the Nihonmatsu Shōnentai (二本松少年隊) or the Nihonmatsu Teenage Corps who fought and died in the Boshin War. May 15, 2012
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Nihonmatsu Castle is a National Historic Site. The castle is part of Kasumigajo Park.May 15, 2012
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Although it lacks a central tower or donjon, Nihonmatsu Castle features impressive stone walls and gate (reconstructed), not to mention many cherry tees and pine trees.May 15, 2012
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Since the Honmaru central keep is on a hilltop, it affords great views of the city. Only a short hike to the top. Pine trees and castle wall.May 15, 2012
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Nihonmatsu Castle, also popularly called Kasumigajo Castle, is on a low hill amid the flat plains of central Nihonmatsu, Fukushima. It is one of Japan's 100 Famous Castles as well as one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom Sites.May 15, 2012
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During the Edo Period, Nihonmatsu Castle was the residence of the Niwa clan who ruled Nihonmatsu. Approaching Kasumigajo Castle main entrance.May 15, 2012
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Back on the hilltop ridge. That's the Takizakura on the lower left.May 14, 2012
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Hokusai-style cherry blossom waves.May 14, 2012
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Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture.May 14, 2012
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Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture. May 14, 2012
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The Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree is lit up till 9 pm.May 14, 2012
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A large crowd even in the evening. Lotta photographers too.May 14, 2012
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They turn on the lights at 6 pm when the tree is in bloom. But we had to wait about an hour before it got dark enough.May 14, 2012
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Plants for sale.May 14, 2012
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Sakura noodles.May 14, 2012
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Souvenir shops are food stalls.May 14, 2012
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Cherry trees along the ridge of the hill.May 14, 2012
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Map of the area around the Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture. May 14, 2012
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Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture.May 14, 2012
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A little shrine under the Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture. May 14, 2012
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A little shrine under the Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture. May 14, 2012
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A little shrine under the Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture. May 14, 2012
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A gigantic bonsai tree.May 14, 2012
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Wooden posts support the tall branches.May 14, 2012
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Many tree trunks are twisted together to form this one, large trunk.May 14, 2012
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Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture. Over 1,000 years old.May 14, 2012
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A volunteer photographer will take your picture with your camera for free.May 14, 2012
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Going to the Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture. May 14, 2012
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People are not allowed to walk on the tree roots so there is a walking path along the tree edge. May 14, 2012
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Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture. Over 1,000 years old.May 14, 2012
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Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture. Over 1,000 years old.May 14, 2012
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The Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree looks different from different angles.May 14, 2012
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The Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree is in a park-like area with walking paths.May 14, 2012
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The Miharu Takizakura (Waterfall cherry blossoms) cherry tree is one of Japan's most famous and grandest weeping cherry tree. It is over 1,000 years old and the mother of thousands of weeping cherry trees in Japan and even overseas.May 14, 2012
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Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree.May 14, 2012
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From the ridge, go down these steps to see the Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree on a slope.May 14, 2012
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Inari Shrine May 14, 2012
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Inari Shrine on the ridge.May 14, 2012
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The granddaddy Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree is visible from the ridge. May 14, 2012
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First you see some cherry trees along a ridge on a hill.May 14, 2012
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A short walk from the bus stop.May 14, 2012
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From the bus stop, follow the sign.May 14, 2012
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Shuttle bus stop near the Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree.May 14, 2012
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From JR Miharu Station, shuttle buses run to the Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree.May 14, 2012
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Inside Miharu Station is this sign indicating the status of the Miharu Takizakura weeping cherry tree. It points to "Full bloom."May 14, 2012
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JR Miharu StationMay 14, 2012
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From JR Miharu Station, you can see these cherry blossoms.May 14, 2012
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JR Miharu Station greets you with numerous cherry blossoms right along the tracks.May 14, 2012
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JR Miharu Station on the Ban'etsu-to Line, two stops from JR Koriyama Station on the Tohoku shinkansen line.May 14, 2012
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Free shuttle bus to Spa Resort Hawaiians departs in front of JR Yumoto Station.Mar 12, 2012
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Tourist map of Yumoto Spa.Mar 12, 2012
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Ganbappe Fukushima! Mar 12, 2012
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Convenience store in front Yumoto Station.Mar 12, 2012
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Hot spring well.Mar 12, 2012
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Hot spring well.Mar 12, 2012
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About YumotoMar 12, 2012
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Shuttered store.Mar 12, 2012
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I noticed quite a few shuttered shops.Mar 12, 2012
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Walking along the quiet street in Yumoto Spa.Mar 12, 2012
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Foot bath at Yumoto Onsen Spa.Mar 12, 2012
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Yumoto Spa manhole, Iwaki, Fukushima.Mar 12, 2012
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Jazz musician statues near Yumoto Station.Mar 12, 2012
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Road in front of Yumoto Station. I walked around.Mar 12, 2012
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Inside Yumoto Station and ticket machine. Part of the train line is closed due to the nuclear power plants.Mar 12, 2012
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YumotoMar 12, 2012
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JR Yumoto StationMar 12, 2012
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Welcome to Yumoto Onsen Spa.Mar 12, 2012
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I wonder how Yumoto Spa can compete with Spa Resort Hawaiians.Mar 12, 2012
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Hard to tell what the main attraction is.Mar 12, 2012
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Another large poster for Spa Resort Hawaiians at Yumoto Station.Mar 12, 2012
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On the platform at Yumoto Station, hot spring foot bath.Mar 12, 2012
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Spa Resort Hawaiians banner on the train platform.Mar 12, 2012
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JR Yumoto Station, the closest train station to Spa Resort Hawaiians.Mar 12, 2012
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Inside the train going from JR Iwaki Station to Yumoto Station. Very nice and clean.Mar 12, 2012
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My video of Spa Resort Hawaiians. Visit Fukushima, visit Spa Resort Hawaiians!Mar 03, 2012
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View from Spa Resort Hawaiians.Mar 02, 2012
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Inside Hawaiian gift shop.Mar 02, 2012
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Hawaiian gift shops.Mar 02, 2012
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Eateries. This one is named Lau Lau, but no lau lau is served.Mar 02, 2012
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Hula implements.Mar 02, 2012
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The Hula Museum also has a small stage where this band performed at 12:30 pm. Mar 02, 2012
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Autographs by the actors and actresses in the movie, "Hula Girl."Mar 02, 2012
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Autographs by the actors and actresses in the movie, "Hula Girl."Mar 02, 2012
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Autographs by the actors and actresses in the movie, "Hula Girl."Mar 02, 2012
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The 2006 comedy movie, "Hula Girl" was a major hit and made Spa Resort Hawaiians famous again. Awards given to the movie.Mar 02, 2012
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The second room of the Hula Museum introduces hula.Mar 02, 2012
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Hawaiian records by Japanese artists.Mar 02, 2012
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Hawaiian movie posters.Mar 02, 2012
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Shortly after Joban Hawaiian Center opened in 1966, famous singer Aunty Genoa Keawe from Hawaii performed here.Mar 02, 2012
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Recruitment of hula girls.Mar 02, 2012
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