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Hachiman Commercial High School designed by William Merrell Vories in 1935. 八幡商業高等学校 MAP1120 views
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Hachiman-yama Castle wall854 views
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Azuchi Castle tower replica at House of Nobunaga. Very ornate and beautiful. both outside and inside.836 views
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Nohime, wife of Oda Nobunaga. 農姫602 views
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Poster for the movie "Katen no Shiro" (火天の城) released in Japan on Sept. 12, 2009. It is about the building of Azuchi Castle. Movie review here581 views
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Demonstration of matchlock guns, Azuchi Nobunaga Festival.571 viewsEven these people had to obtain police permission to bear and fire these feudal-era guns.
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Azuchi Castle construction564 views
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Traditional minka house541 views
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もっと奇麗に歩け523 views
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Oda Nobunaga 織田信長519 views
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Ladies in waiting (hey there, look up!)510 views下を向いたらあかん。
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Azuchi Castle replica451 views
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Oda Nobunaga actually started living in Azuchi Castle's main tower or donjon. Normally, the castle lord resided in a separate palace.441 views
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House of Nobunaga (Nobunaga no Yakata). A replica of the top (best) part of Azuchi Castle is displayed inside. See this album to see what's inside. MAP440 views
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Held during the weekend in mid-March, the Sagicho Matsuri is a dramatic parade and clashing of 13 or 14 colorful Sagicho floats. On the first day at 1 pm, 14 Sagicho Festival floats gather at Himure Hachimangu Shrine near Hachiman-bori Canal.436 views
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This Azuchi Castle tower replica was displayed in the Japan Pavilion at the Seville Expo '92 in Spain before it was moved here.430 views
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View from atop Mt. Azuchi.425 views
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Nene, Toyotomi Hideyoshi's wife418 views
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Old Ryugen Gakko school. First built in 1876 as a primary school in Takashima, northern Shiga, this is the prefecture's oldest surviving school building. It was moved here for display. 旧柳原学校412 views旧柳原学校
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Ishida Mitsunari 石田三成411 views
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Azuchi Castle Museum (Azuchi Jokaku Shiryokan)410 views
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The unique hexagonal base of the upper section of the Azuchi Castle donjon.408 views
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Oda Nobunaga374 viewsIn the Azuchi Castle Museum (Azuchi Jokaku Shiryokan)
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The Azuchi Nobunaga Festival's main venue was here, next to Azuchi Castle (hill on right). MAP359 views
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Azuchi Castle in snow353 viewsThe castle was made as a snow sculpture at the Sapporo Snow Festival in Feb. 2000.
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Also in Azuchi is this museum called the House of Nobunaga (Nobunaga no Yakata) which displays a life-size replica of the top part of Azuchi Castle. MAP344 views
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Inside minka house343 views
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Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaelogical Museum. This is where they painstakingly clean and catalog all the pieces dug up at the Azuchi Castle ruins. You can watch them at work. 安土城考古博物館341 views
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Storage room333 views
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The most important historical persons in Azuchi's feudal history were represented.333 views
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Rental bicycle324 views
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To Bungei no Sato. This is a complex of several buildings including a castle museum and archealogical museum. 文芸の郷 MAP316 views
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Bicycle path. In front of Azuchi Station, bicycles are available for rent. I highly recommend bicycling rather than walking.313 views
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Inside old school. 旧柳原学校312 views
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Built in 1579 by famous warlord Oda Nobunaga, Azuchi Castle was unique for its opulence and octagonal castle tower. Japan's Azuchi-Momoyama Period (1568–1600) is partially named after this castle. 307 viewsThe castle was attacked and destroyed only 3 years later. The castle is on a hill in Azuchi, Omi-Hachiman, Shiga Prefecture. A replica of the top portion of the castle tower is displayed at a museum nearby the castle ruins. Photo shows the Azuchi Castle marker at the foot of the castle hill.
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Hello horse! He was just starting at me. Tokugawa Ieyasu306 views
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Nishikawa residence.299 views
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Former Nishikawa Residence (Kyu-Nishikawa-ke Jutaku), large Omi merchant home designated as an Imnportant Cultural Property. Omi-Hachiman, Shiga. 旧西川家住宅 国重要文化財287 views
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Toyotomi Hideyoshi 豊臣秀吉284 views
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Former Ban family Omi merchant home which also served as a girls school and public library until 1997. Omi-Hachiman, Shiga. 旧伴家住宅283 viewsOpened to the public in 2004 as a museum. 伴庄右衛門は江戸時代初期から活躍した八幡商人の一人で、屋号を扇屋といい、主に畳表・蚊帳を商い豪商となった。
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Azuchi Castle on Mt. Azuchi is a Special National Historic Site. (特別史跡) The area now occupied by rice paddies were once part of the lake.282 views
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Boat ride along the moat of Azuchi Castle.279 views
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A lot of impressive stone work remains of Azuchi Castle.278 views
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To Mt. Azuchi where Azuchi Castle once stood in Omi-Hachiman. If you don't have a car, rent a bicycle at Azuchi Station (or ride a taxi). The castle site is not very far from Azuchi Station by bicycle.277 views
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Niwa Nagahide 丹羽長秀275 views
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Inside Nishikawa residence. Omi-Hachiman, Shiga. 国重要文化財272 views畳表や蚊帳を扱っていた江戸時代の豪商・西川利右衛門の旧宅
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Shibata Katsuie268 views
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Main stairs of Otemichi path263 views
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Site of Hashiba Hideyoshi's quarters at Azuchi Castle.259 views
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Ii Naomasa 井伊 直政254 views
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Shinmachi-dori road with traditional Omi merchant homes. This area is also a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区). 近江商人の新町通り MAP251 views
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The 31st temple on the Saigoku (Western Japan) Pilgrimage circuit, Chomeiji (Long Life Temple) worships the Kannon goddess dedicated to long life and good health. It belongs to the Tendai Buddhist sect. This sign points the way.248 viewsAccessible by bus from Omi-Hachiman Station.
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On the grounds of Shinoda Jinja Shrine is this large wooden panel with a large design. It is about 15 meters high and 20 meters wide. Held annually on May 4 at Shinoda Shrine, the Shinoda Hanabi display is a surprisingly spectacular fireworks display.247 views
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Foot of Mt. Azuchi244 views
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Demonstration of matchlock guns, Azuchi Nobunaga Festival in Azuchi, Omi-Hachiman.243 views
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At this stage, the fire is quite hot. Sagicho Matsuri, Omi-Hachiman243 views
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Site of Hashiba Hideyoshi's quarters.240 views
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Lake Nishinoko239 views
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Ahoy there!227 views
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Azuchi Castle tower foundation stones still remain.222 views
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Lakeshore road and Okinoshima island219 views
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Beware of flying sparks and the wind which can blow the flames toward you. Of course, the fire dept. with fire hoses were on hand just in case.219 views
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The kids then run around the fire while chanting "Masse-masse!"215 views
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The boar's mane is made of tiny fish. You can smell the seafood. I'm surprised that crows never swooped down on the floats to feast on them.213 views
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Omi-Hachiman's manhole depicts Hachiman-bori moat adorned with cherry blossoms. Shiga Prefecture.213 views
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Honmachi float leaving Himure Hachimangu Shrine. Sagicho Festival, Omi-Hachiman, Shiga. 本町のだし210 views
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Toyosato Elementary School was renovated and reopened in May 2009.209 views
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Kami shibai storyteller 紙芝居205 views
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Lake Nishinoko203 views
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Police box in front of Azuchi Station199 views
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Sumo ring near Azuchi Station. It was built in 1988 and once used for a exhibition sumo tournament. It was removed in late 2014 due to a redevelopment of this train station area.197 views
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Steps to castle tower foundation196 views
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This design won 3rd place. White sugar is one of the ingredients.196 views
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William Merrell Vories is one of the most famous historical figures in Shiga. His legacy remains in physical form in many places through former bank buildings, post office branches, schools, and Christian churches. MAP196 views
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Stone buddha194 views
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Castle tower foundation193 views
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Castle tower foundation185 views
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Lake Nishinoko184 views
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Azuchi Nobunaga Matsuri used to be held on the first Sunday in June, but it's now held in Nov. (since 2020). The festival is dedicated to Oda Nobunaga who built Azuchi Castle. Parking available at nearby Bungei no Sato.183 views
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Life-like boar, all edible materials.183 views
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Castle tower foundation181 views
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Then a torch touches a few places to set it afire.176 views
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Yoshibue reed flute, made from reeds growing in Lake Biwa (Lake Nishinoko).173 views
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Street performer in front of the steps to Azuchi Castle ruins.167 views
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Nishikawa residence.165 views
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Hachiman-bori is quite long and it even connects to Lake Biwa. The main part of moat is about 1 km long. I started walking here on the west end near the Omi-Hachiman Public Library. MAP165 views
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Jomon Period dugout canoe replica made in 1990. Carved out of single log, two men successfully used it to paddle to Chikubushima from Onoe, Nagahama. 164 views
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Musa-juku was the sixty-sixth of the sixty-nine stations or shukuba post towns on the Nakasendo Road. It is the seventh Nakasendo station in Shiga (following Echigawa-juku in Aisho). MAP164 viewsMusa was one of ten Nakasendo stations in Shiga. There is very little left. Near Ohmi Railways Musa Station, a short ride from Omi-Hachiman.
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Sagicho Matsuri, Shiga164 views
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We head for Lake Nishi-no-ko.162 views
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Hachiman-yama map158 views
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Nobunaga speaks.157 views
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In front of Azuchi Station. That's a statue of Oda Nobunaga who built Azuchi Castle. MAP154 views
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Nishikawa residence.152 views
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Samegai Museum in a former post office designed by William Merrell Vories, in Samegai, Maibara, Shiga Pref. MAP152 views
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In Omi-Hachiman, Shinmachi-dori looking toward Hachimanyama. This area is also a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区).151 views
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From 2 pm, the procession starts and the floats start to exit the shrine. Also see the video at YouTube.150 views
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Former Hachiman Post Office in Omi-Hachiman, designed by William Merrell Vories. Built in 1921 and served as a post office until 1960. MAP150 views
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Imazu Vories Museum in Imazu, Takashima, a former bank building designed by William Merrell Vories. Now a coffee shop and exhibition space. MAP147 views
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On the first day (Sat.), the floats are paraded along the streets near the shrine and undergo judging for best design. The floats are works of art and made of edible materials mounted on a straw and wood base all to be set afire in the end.145 views
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This rabbit sculpture and turtle sculpture represents the famous Aesop's fable, the race between the turtle and hare.145 views
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My Hachiman Matsuri video.145 views
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Cycling on lakeshore road. There is a scenic cycling path all around Lake Biwa. Takes 2-3 days to cycle around the lake.144 views
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Dai-niku float in front of Hakuunkan, a classic Western-style building, now a tourist info office and exhibition gallery. Also see the video at YouTube. Sagicho Festival, Omi-Hachiman. 第二区144 views
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Inside former Minakuchi Public Library. Now it is sometimes used as an art gallery.144 views
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Entering Okinoshima Port. Okishima is the largest island in Lake Biwa. MAP139 views
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Neck of Okishima.137 views
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At 271 meters high, Mt.Hachiman-yama was the site of Hachiman Castle built by Toyotomi Hidetsugu in 1585. Now home to Zuiryuji temple of the Nichiren Sect, some of the castle's stone walls still remain. MAP136 views
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Although this was Vories' residence, he did not own the house. He did not believe in having private assets. We could see the large living room full of pictures, books, etc., and the Japanese-style room for Makiko. ヴォーリズ記念館（旧ヴォ136 views
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808 steps to Chomeiji. Chomeiji (Long Life Temple) worships the Kannon goddess dedicated to long life and good health. It belongs to the Tendai Buddhist sect.135 views
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The place is packed with people. Normally, it is a parking lot. The shrine is a few minutes by bus from Omi-Hachiman Station. MAP135 views
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The Hyde Memorial Building was built in 1931 to serve as Seiyuen Kindergarten run by Hitotsuyanagi Makiko, Vories' wife from 1919. MAP132 views
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Former Minakuchi Public Library designed by William Vories and built in 1928. It is next to Minakuchi Elementary School in Koka. 旧水口図書館 MAP132 views
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Omi-Hachiman Station131 views
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Local Artifacts Museum (Kyodo Shiryokan). Former residence of Omi merchant Nishimura Tarouemon. 郷土資料館131 views
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Boat schedule and price in the old days. ¥2,100 per person. You can also charter a boat.130 views
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Azuchi Castle Museum (Azuchi Jokaku Shiryokan)130 viewsIn the Azuchi Castle Museum (Azuchi Jokaku Shiryokan)
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Nishikawa residence.130 views
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Entrance to Chomeiji Temple. MAP129 views
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Shinmachi-dori looking toward Hachimanyama129 views
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Maid costume128 views
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Yakata-bune tourist boat cruising through Hachiman-bori moat in Omi-Hachiman.128 views
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Oda Nobunaga at Azuchi Nobunaga Matsuri. 織田信長126 views
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Sanwakai float. 参和会126 views
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First, sake is sprinkled over the float.126 views
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On the second day of the festival, the floats clash with each other. Sagicho floats pass through the torii of Himure Hachimangu Shrine, near Hachiman-bori Canal.125 views
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Local Artifacts Museum (Kyodo Shiryokan) 郷土資料館。近江商人・西村太郎右衛門の宅地跡にある資料館124 views
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Hachiman-yama map123 views
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The construction of the kindergarten building was financed by the wife of Albert Alexander Hyde, the founder of The Mentholatum Company. This building was thus named after Hyde. 123 views
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The neighboring house, the Waterhouse Memorial House, was built in 1913 for Paul B. Waterhouse, who was an English instructor at Waseda University before becoming a missionary with the Omi Mission. Designed by William Merrell Vories. ウォーターハウ123 viewsWaterhouse and his wife Bessie lived here for six years. He was also a yachtsman and used a boat on Lake Biwa to visit lakeside villages for missionary work. After he returned to the States, the house was used for Omi Mission cooking classes and later as a girls' school in Omi Brotherhood.
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Nishikawa residence.122 views
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Float bearers make a circle and spin around while shouting "Cho-yare" or "Masse masse!"122 views
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This local municipal museum was originally the Hachiman Police Department built in 1886. In 1953, it was renovated by Vories and continued to house the Omi-Hachiman Police Department. In 1974, it was converted to the museum it is today. 近江八幡市立122 views
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Miyauchi-cho float. 宮内町のだし121 views
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Introduction of all Sagicho floats: Fourteen floats from various districts of Omi-Hachiman then paraded through a circular route. This is the Dai-ikku float. 第一区121 views
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In front of the torii gate, two floats join up.120 views
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This is a Takara-bune (Treasure Boat) design.120 views
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They bond in friendship. These photos were taken on March 17-18, 2007, year of the boar. 120 views
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Unlike the next day when the floats will clash with each other, here and within the shrine.119 views
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Built in 1933, the Matsuoka Residence was designed by William Merrell Vories. This house was not open to the public.119 views
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It has a cherry tree, a red sake cup, and boar. Sagicho floats depict animals from the Oriental Zodiac, and 2007 was the Year of the Boar.118 views
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The sake cup has numerous little bead-like things. All edible.118 views
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Hachiman Matsuri in Omi-Hachiman is Shiga Prefecture's biggest fire festival. Impressive even without the fire. Just look at these giant torches made of rice straw. There are more in front of Himure Hachimangu Shrine.118 views
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Suwai-cho float. 仲屋町117 views
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3-story pagoda116 viewsThis is what you first see at the top.
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They came from Hikone. 鉄砲隊演武（彦根鉄砲隊）116 views
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Next to the Andrews Memorial Hall is the Hachiman Church built in 1983. The original church, which was lost in a fire, was designed by William Merrell Vories in 1924. 八幡教会116 views
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Scenic bike path115 views
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Omi merchant house, History and Folklore Museum115 views
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Sometimes a float collapses when float bearers get too tired.115 views
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Shrine priest on horseback and behind him on another horse is the mayor of Omi-Hachiman who serves as the Honorary Chairman of the Sagicho Festival.115 views
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Three floats ablaze. 奉火115 views
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Entrance to Nishikawa Residence. During the Edo Period, the family made their fortune selling mosquito nets and tatami straw matting.114 views
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Jukku-kai float. 十区会114 views
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At 6 pm, the Shinmachi-dori children's float is set afire.114 views
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Next was the Andrews Memorial Hall, the first building designed by William Merrell Vories. It was formerly the Hachiman YMCA. アンドリュース記念館（旧八幡YMCA会館）114 views
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Hachiman-bori goes all the way to Lake Biwa. This is toward the west end of the moat.114 views
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Nishikawa residence.113 views
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Numerous tiny fish heads make up this flower design.113 views
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Boar and peony.113 views
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Ikeda-machi float. 池田町のだし113 views
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Ishin-cho float. 為心町のだし113 views
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Inside former Ban family residence, 2nd floor.112 views
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Ao-nori (powery seaweed) was used to make the dark-green leaves.112 views
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Uwai-cho float. 魚屋町のだし112 views
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Hondo main hall and pagoda 本堂111 views
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Lake Biwa Rowing Song (Biwako Shuko no Uta) monument 琵琶湖就航の歌 歌碑111 views
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Shinmachi-dori float. 新町通りのだし111 views
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Shrine officials followed by chigo children carrying red paper streamers.111 views
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Notice the Treasure Boat.111 views
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Lost geta clog. The confetti is from the Dai-ikku float with the sakura theme. Supposed to be cherry blossom petals.111 views
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Castle model110 viewsIn the Azuchi Castle Museum (Azuchi Jokaku Shiryokan)
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This has a chrysanthemum design which is the Imperial family crest. To celebrate the newborn prince.110 views
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Gate of Himure Hachimangu Shrine which holds the Sagicho Festival. 日牟禮八幡宮110 views
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Sagicho Matsuri, Shiga110 views
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Chomeiji bus stop109 views
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Inside former Ban family residence.109 views
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