Most viewed - Rakujuen Garden 楽寿園 |
Folk dancer sculpture on mail box at Mishima Station.172 views
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Rakujuen Garden as viewed from the veranda of Rakujukan villa, Mishima, Shizuoka. Photography was not allowed inside the spacious villa.171 views
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Rakujuen Garden and Rakujukan villa, Mishima, Shizuoka.166 views
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Rakujuen Garden, Mishima, Shizuoka. This is Kohama Pond whose water is supplied by natural springs. However, the pond always lacks water. 小浜池161 views
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JR Mishima Station on the Tokaido Line. The station building is designed after Mt. Fuji.121 views
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Sakaki tree whose leaves and branches are used in Shinto ceremonies.95 views
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Megumi-no-te water fountain at Shirataki Park95 views
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Next to Rakujuen is a small park called Shirataki Park. 白滝公園92 views
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Entrance to Rakujuen Garden, a short walk from Mishima Station's South Exit. Across the street is the Mishima Tourist Info Office where you can pick up pamphlets and ask for directions.69 views
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Map of Rakujuen Garden. Mishima Station is at the top. Japanese garden and villa formerly owned by Prince Komatsu Akihito in the late 19th century. The city of Mishima eventually bought the property in 1954 and opened it as a public garden. 楽寿園68 views
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Monument for Noe-bushi traditional folk dance started in Mishima. 農兵節 ノーエ節66 views
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Sakaki tree whose leaves and branches are used in Shinto ceremonies.66 views
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Hot spring foot bath at Mishima Station. Perfect remedy for tired travelers.65 views
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They had a rock garden display when I was there.65 views
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Pottery64 views
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About the Sakaki tree.63 views
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Rakujukan villa63 views
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Rest house exhibition space on the 2nd floor.61 views
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Another entrance to Rakujuen where I exited.60 views
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Hot spring foot bath at Mishima Station. 59 views
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About Rakujukan. In 1911, Rakujuen became the villa of Korean Crown Prince Euimin. In 1927, the property was sold to a local financier. The city of Mishima bought it in 1952. 59 views
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Rest house has an exhibition space on the 2nd floor.59 views
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About the Noe-bushi traditional folk dance. It is performed at the Mishima Matsuri festival in summer. 農兵節 ノーエ節58 views
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Hinoki cypress, another coveted tree species in Japan.55 views
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Entrance to another villa, called Ume Goten (closed to the public). 梅御殿55 views
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Stone Age model55 views
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Entrance to Rakujukan villa. 30-min. guided tours are provided at certain times. Just wait in front of the entrance a few minutes before the tour starts. 楽寿館53 views
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Rakujukan in Rakujuen Garden. The villa was originally built for Prince Komatsu Akihito. The rocks originate from Mt. Fuji lava flows. 楽寿館53 views
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Pine tree いこいの松52 views
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Kofun tumulus coffin52 views
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Miyajima51 views
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Retired steam locomotive from 1942 on display. 蒸気機関車51 views
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Yayoi Period shack51 views
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Meal served at Mishima-juku's Honjin lodge for VIPs.51 views
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Manyo no Mori forest49 views
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Inside Mishima Folk History Museum.49 views
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Local Mishima crafts.48 views
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Rakujuen also has a small amusement park.48 views
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Signs in English including a QR code.48 views
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Lots of stone lanterns.47 views
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Prince Komatsu Akihito, the original owner of Rakujuen.47 views
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Mishima umbrellas47 views
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Giant stone lantern.46 views
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Mishima shop signs45 views
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Mishima Folk History Museum is also in Rakujuen Garden. 三島市郷土資料館44 views
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