Most viewed - Tsutsujigaoka Park つつじが岡公園 |
Tatebayashi Station on the Tobu Isesaki Line (connects to Hanzomon subway line in Tokyo), east side. Takes almost 90 min. from central Tokyo by regular train. Costs only about 1100 yen.216 views
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Love red and white flowers at Tsutsujigaoka Park, Tatebayashi, Gunma.199 views
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Manhole with tanuki design in Tatebayashi, Gunma.190 views
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I was going to overdose on azalea. Had never seen so much azalea in my life. Tsutsujigaoka Park, Tatebayashi, Gunma.186 views
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Tanuki in Tatebayashi, Gunma.178 views
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Koinobori and azaleas in Tatebayashi, Gunma.159 views
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Tsutsujigaoka Park, Tatebayashi157 views
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A few azalea bushes had passed their peak.155 views
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View from Fureai Bridge in Tatebayashi.148 views
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Tanuki and azalea, a good match? I prefer women and flowers. Tsutsujigaoka146 views
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Tanuki raccoon dog in front of Tatebayashi Station, east side.117 views
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Map of Tsutsujigaoka, a National Scenic Site. It's a low, flat hill full of azalea bushes. There is a maze of foot paths going through the azalea. 名勝109 views
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Even the edges are incredibly colorful. This edge had group photo stands.108 views
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Sights in Jonuma area, dominated by Lake Jonuma.107 views
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Mind-blowing just to see so many azalea along the edges. But much, much more was waiting on this hill.107 views
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Tanuki raccoon dog in front of Tatebayashi Station, east side.106 views
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Tanuki raccoon dogs in front of Tatebayashi Station.106 views
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Flower fountain in front of Tatebayashi Station.105 views
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Along Tsuruudagawa River were koinobori carp streamers flanked by cherry trees and azaleas.104 views
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Tanuki sighting near Lake Jonuma104 views
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Lake Jonuma102 views
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Obiki ferry dock is on the left above the bridge on this map.102 views
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Tsutsujigaoka Park is a 15-20-min. walk from Tatebayashi Station.101 views
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Now this is an entrance to Tsutsuji-en, a long, slim azalea garden. I walked through this on the way back.101 views
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Tatebayashi Station platform101 views
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Flower fountain in front of Tatebayashi Station.100 views
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Wisteria100 views
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Tourist information office in front of Tatebayashi Station.99 views
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Azaleas continue to lead the way to the park.99 views
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Tsutsujigaoka Park is a lakeside park featuring this low hill almost 200 meters long and 80 meters wide.99 views
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Rest house on Tsutsujigaoka.99 views
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My friend in Tatebayashi tells me, "The legend of the azalea park is that the lord of Tatebayashi, Sakakibara Yasumasa, had a mistress named Otsuji.99 viewsThe wife was jealous of her and gave her such a hard time that Otsuji threw herself into Lake Jonuma and died. Since her name sounded like tsutsuji, the lord planted the garden to console her soul."
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City mascot "Pon-chan" goods sold at tourist information office in front of Tatebayashi Station. "Pon" refers to the character's pot belly.98 views
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In April and May, thousands of flying carp streamers grace the Tsuruudogawa River connected to Lake Jonuma.98 views
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Way to Obiki ferry boat98 views
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Shopping street for tourists next to Tsutsujigaoka.98 views
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Poplar tree and azalea98 views
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I visited Tatabayashi again in early May 2014 to see the azaleas at Tsutsujigaoka Park. 97 views
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It's a pleasant walk with azalea decorating the sidewalk.97 views
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There were these flower racks too.97 views
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Street corner with another tanuki. These tanuki are made in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture.97 views
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The koinobori are strung from late March to mid-May. Especially spectacular when the cherries are in bloom during late March to mid-April.97 views
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The hill also has a few azalea tunnels.97 views
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The occasional white azalea give your eyes a break from all the bright colors.97 views
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"Pon-chan" goods sold at tourist information office in front of Tatebayashi Station.96 views
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Obiki ferry takes only several minutes to reach Tsutsujigaoka Park. Fare was cheap, includes admission to the park. It's also possible to walk to the park.96 views
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Koinobori at a lakeside house.96 views
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Relaxing ride, only me and a mother and child.96 views
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Approaching Tsutsujigaoka Park96 views
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Boat dock for Tsutsujigaoka Park. Other boats offered cruises.96 views
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Edge of Tsutsuji-en Garden.96 views
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View from Fureai Bridge. These carp were once registered in the Guiness Book of World Records as having the most koinobori (over 6,000).95 views
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Boat ride was pleasant enough.95 views
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Entrance to Tatebayashi City Hall is also decorated with azaleas.94 views
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Tourist information office94 views
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