 Most viewed - Rakujuen Garden 楽寿園 |
Folk dancer sculpture on mail box at Mishima Station.178 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.176 views
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Rakujuen Garden and Rakujukan villa, Mishima, Shizuoka.173 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165 views
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JR Mishima Station on the Tokaido Line. The station building is designed after Mt. Fuji.130 views
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Megumi-no-te water fountain at Shirataki Park100 views
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Sakaki tree whose leaves and branches are used in Shinto ceremonies.99 views
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Next to Rakujuen is a small park called Shirataki Park. 白滝公園95 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.75 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73 views
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Sakaki tree whose leaves and branches are used in Shinto ceremonies.73 views
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They had a rock garden display when I was there.72 views
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Monument for Noe-bushi traditional folk dance started in Mishima. 農兵節 ノーエ節68 views
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About the Sakaki tree.68 views
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Pottery68 views
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Hot spring foot bath at Mishima Station. Perfect remedy for tired travelers.67 views
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Rakujukan villa67 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66 views
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Rest house exhibition space on the 2nd floor.66 views
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Another entrance to Rakujuen where I exited.66 views
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Hot spring foot bath at Mishima Station. 64 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. 64 views
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Hinoki cypress, another coveted tree species in Japan.61 views
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Stone Age model61 views
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Rest house has an exhibition space on the 2nd floor.61 views
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Entrance to another villa, called Ume Goten (closed to the public). 梅御殿60 views
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Meal served at Mishima-juku's Honjin lodge for VIPs.60 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58 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58 views
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Rakujuen also has a small amusement park.58 views
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Pine tree いこいの松57 views
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Retired steam locomotive from 1942 on display. 蒸気機関車57 views
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Signs in English including a QR code.57 views
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Miyajima56 views
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Inside Mishima Folk History Museum.56 views
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Kofun tumulus coffin56 views
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Manyo no Mori forest55 views
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Yayoi Period shack55 views
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Mishima umbrellas54 views
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Prince Komatsu Akihito, the original owner of Rakujuen.53 views
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Local Mishima crafts.52 views
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Giant stone lantern.51 views
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Lots of stone lanterns.50 views
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Mishima Folk History Museum is also in Rakujuen Garden. 三島市郷土資料館50 views
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Mishima shop signs50 views
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