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Torokko train at Arashiyama for Hozu Gorge
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Hozu River
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Hozu Gorge
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Train station platform
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Shooting the rapids
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Ogre on the train
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Ogre posing
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Most take the train from Arashiyama, then ride the boat back.
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End of the gorge
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Kameoka Station
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Mitake Gorge (御岳渓谷) is beautiful along the Tama River almost parallel to the Ome Line. Get off at Mitake Station or Saiwai Station. View from Mitake Bridge near Mitake Station.
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Sign for Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park
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Tama River in Mitake Gorge, Tokyo
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View from Ochiai Bridge
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Tama River in Mitake Gorge, Tokyo
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Lookout deck over the gorge
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Suspension bridge
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Bridge over the gorge
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Some kind of bridge is being built at one end of the gorge.
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Akikawa River
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Akikawa River
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Clear waters
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Pussy willow growing along the river.
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Plum blossoms
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Oiwake bus stop, near the gorge.
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Plum blossoms
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Enakyo is a scenic, gorge-like area along the Kiso River. Noted for cherry blossoms in spring, autumn colors in November, and unusual rock formations.
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From the bus stop, there's a short path down to the riverside.
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Cross the road and there's the starting point to explore Enakyo. Building on the left is the Visitors' Center.
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Map of Enakyo. There's a sightseeing boat pier on the left, a few hotels, and a small spit of land that is Sazanami Park, one main attraction.
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Most tourists visiting Enakyo will first arrive here, a short walk from the bus stop and parking lot. The "Y" is missing here. Maybe it was designed to have a human posing as the "Y" in a selfie.
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On the left is a pier for sightseeing boats taking tourists to see the unusual rock formations on the gorge. Cruise is 30 min. and fare is ¥1,500. Runs often during autumn. https://www.tohsyoh.jp/ship
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On the right is Sazanami Park lined with autumn maple leaves in November and cherry blossoms in spring. Everything is within a short walk. These photos were taken in November.
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Enakyo Visitors Center has tourist information counter and air-conditioned rest area with tables and chairs.
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Inside Enakyo Visitors Center.
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Sights in Enakyo Gorge.
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Sights and wildlife in Enakyo Gorge.
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Gift shops at Enakyo.
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Entering Sazanami Park lined with red maple trees in autumn. "Sazanami" means "water ripples."
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Sazanami Park has a small peninsula with a walking path lined with maple trees (and cherry trees).
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Entering Sazanami Park lined with red maple leaves in mid-November.
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Left side of Sazanami Park facing the boat pier.
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The park has two levels. Lower level is a path along the riverside, and this upper level is a park-like lawn.
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Approaching the tip of Sazanami Park.
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Rocks on the tip of Sazanami Park.
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View of Kiso River from the tip of Sazanami Park. Right below Shinonome Ohashi Bridge (東雲大橋) in the distance is Oi Dam built in 1924 as Japan's first hydroelectric dam. The dam created this reservoir in Ena Gorge.
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View of the river from the right side of Sazanami Park.
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Upstream toward Enakyo Ohashi Bridge.
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On the right side of Sazanami Park, Ena-kyo Wonderland can be seen on the mountain. An amusement park, closed for winter from Nov. to Feb..
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On the upper level of Sazanami Park, looking toward the tip.
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On the upper level of Sazanami Park, looking toward the tip.
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Tanka poetry monument on the tip of Sazanami Park. Lower monument commemorates the development of Enakyo.
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Tanka poem monument for poet Kitahara Hakushu.
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About the tanka poem by poet Kitahara Hakushu.
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Red maple leaves on the right side of Sazanami Park.
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Most maple trees aren't that large, but the river in the background makes them scenic.
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Definitely the right place for red maple leaves. Most were already very red.
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Flowers grown and groomed by Ena Agricultural High School students studying landscape design.
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Big maple tree.
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Map of Sazanami Park. You can walk around it in 15-20 min. (Longer if you like to take pictures.)
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From Sazanami Park, a bridge to Benten Island.
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Bridge to Benten Island.
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Benten Island has a statue of the goddess Benzaiten.
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Statue of the goddess Benzaiten and shiny offertory box.
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Statue of the goddess Benzaiten, protector against floods and water accidents. Goddess of anything that flows, including music.
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Benten Island is the tip of a mountain now submerged by the dammed river.
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Pray to Benzaiten for success in life, passing exams, love, and art and design.
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Upper level of Sazanami Park.
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View of Benten Island.
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Lookout point on Sazanami Park.
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Small hill called Hanamomo-no-Oka.
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Momosuke Square at the top of Sazanami Park. Statue of Fukuzawa Momosuke, son-in-law of Fukuzawa Yukichi. Momosuke built the Oi Dam that created this Enakyo reservoir and hydroelectric power.
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Relief of Kawakami Sadayakko (or Sada Yacco 1871–1946) who was Momosuke's mistress and former geisha who was also previously mistress to Prime Minister Ito Hirobumi. She helped Momosuke build and design seven dams along Kiso River. 川上 貞奴
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About Fukuzawa Momosuke and Kawakami Sadayakko. Momosuke was inspired by father-in-law Yukichi who said electricity was necessary for Japan's economic development and mechanization.
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From Germany where he bought water wheels for his hydroelectric power plant, Momosuke brought Hana peach flowers (hanamomo) to Japan.
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Also a playground for kids.
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Going back down from Sazanami Park.
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Gift shops on the way back to the bus stop.
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Statue of Buddhist priest Kobo Daishi near the bus stop. Built around 1932 in memory of those who died while building Oi Dam. It was also built to attract tourists. Kobo Daishi founded Shingon Buddhism.
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Bus to Ena Station (about 15 min.). They run very infrequently, so be sure to check the return bus schedule.
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Shakunage Gorge is a very pleasant gorge with rhododendron (shakunage) blooming on the slopes during early May. The official name is Kaigake-dani Valley which is part of the Suzuka Quasi-National Park. Shuttle buses are provided from Hino Station.
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Shakunage means Rhododendron. From the bus stop, it's a short walk through the gorge until the flowers. But first, pay 400 yen to enter. The money is used for preservation work. MapShuttle bus from Hino Station arrives at Shakunage Gorge, taking about 15 min.
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Walk through a forest.
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Picnic paviion. There are a number of walking trails.
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Path to the flower gorge.
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An easy walk up a hill.
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About the Shakunage Gorge. Very pleasant gorge with rhododendron (shakunage) blooming on the slopes during early May. The official name is Kaigake-dani Valley which is part of the Suzuka Quasi-National Park.
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No smoking from this point.
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Nice nature path.
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The first shakunage in sight.
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Rhododendron normally grow at much higher elevations so it is unusual to see them here.
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Different type of flower called Ookaminoki in Japanese. オオカメノキ(大亀の木、学名: Viburnum furcatum)
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Ookaminoki in Japanese. オオカメノキ(大亀の木、学名: Viburnum furcatum)
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Rhododendron
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Rhododendron in sight from the trail.
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Way up to a lookout point.
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Lookout deck.
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View from the lookout deck.
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The Rhododendron species is this gorge are called Hon-shakunage. (Rhododendron makinoi Tagg ex Nakai)
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A different trail going back.
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Budding Rhododendron.
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Budding Rhododendron.
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Budding Rhododendron.
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Dark pink Rhododendron.
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Pink Rhododendron.
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Light pink Rhododendron.
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Rhododendron closeup.
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A stream runs through the gorge.
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Way going back.
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Shuttle bus going back to Hino Station.
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Note the bus schedule for Hino Station. Leaves only once an hour.
   
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