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Kinomoto is a former post town along the old Hokkoku Kaido Road going to the Hokuriku region. This is Jizo-zaka slope leading to the Kinomoto Jizo-in temple. 地蔵坂
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Building on Jizo-zaka which was later torn down.
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Jizo-zaka slope
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Jizo-zaka has a few traditional buildings.
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At the top of Jizo-zaka.
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Well-known confection shop on Jizo-zaka.
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Kinomoto Jizo-in temple at the end of Jizo-zaka road.
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Hokkoku Kaido road going through post town Kinomoto-juku 北国街道
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Area where horses were sold and where Lord Yamauchi Kazutoyo's wife Chiyo bought a fine horse. The home on the left has an Udatsu slat (white) うだつ
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Former horse seller.
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Horse market 木之本牛馬市跡
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Photo op for tourists, where Kazutoyo bought his famous horse.
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Area where horses were sold.
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Site of horse sale.
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Hokkoku Kaido banner
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Old-style mailbox and road marker.
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Looks very traditional except for the car.
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Site of Kinomoto-juku's Honjin. 本陣跡
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Site of Kinomoto-juku's Honjin along the Hokkoku Kaido road south of Jizo-in. 本陣跡
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Temple visited by Rennyo in the 15th century. 明楽寺
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Myorakuji Temple in Kinomoto. 明楽寺
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Myorakuji Temple in Kinomoto. 明楽寺
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Stone on which Rennyo sat in the 15th century. It felt comfortable enough.
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Myorakuji Temple in Kinomoto being renovated in 2007. Designated as National Tangible Cultural Property in spring 2023. 明楽寺 国の登録有形文化財
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明楽寺
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Traditional townscape in Kinomoto
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Former bank building called Sengoku Taiga Kinomoto-kan (戦国大河きのもと館). Has served as a venue for local expos.
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Ohofura Jinja Shrine
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Ohofura Jinja Shrine torii
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Way to Shakudoji temple
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Shakudoji temple marker. MAP
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Front of Shakudoji temple
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About Shakudoji temple
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Steps to Shakudoji temple
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Side view of Shakudoji temple
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Pond in front of Shakudoji
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There are a few walking paths next to Shakudoji. I walked on a path to see where it would take me.
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To Keisokuji temple, noted for fall leaves.
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JR Kinomoto Station on the Hokuriku Line opened in Oct. 2006. 木之本駅
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Mail box with a samurai helmet sculpture on it. In reference to the Battle of Shizugatake.
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Old Kinomoto Station now has a new paint job.
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Old Kinomoto Station looking new.
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Inside Old Kinomoto Station. Apparently used occasionally.
     
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