 Most viewed - Otsu 大津市 |
They passed through the Romon Gate.87 views
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Heading down Sando road.87 views
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Three of the mikoshi were put on trucks.87 views
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Jizo statue87 views
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Hiyoshi Taisha once had as many as 108 shrines, but Oda Nobunaga torched all of it along with Enryakuji temple on Mt. Hiei in the 16th century. The buildings were since rebuilt.87 views
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Hiroshige's woodblock print of Evening Bell at Miidera temple from his "Omi Hakkei" (Eight Views of Omi) series.87 views
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Before this site at Nishikori in Otsu was unearthed, it was uncertain exactly where the Otsu Palace was located. In 1978, further archaeological evidence showed that this was indeed where the main palace building was. 近江大津宮87 views
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Kakkyo digging a hole with a hoe and finding a pot of gold while his wife holds their son to be buried.87 views
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Michigan paddlewheel boat on Lake Biwa.87 views
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Univ. of Tokyo rowing86 views
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Rowing off central Otsu. 大津86 views
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Fish disposal box for black bass and blue gill and other invasive species. If you catch one, don't throw it back into the lake. Dispose of it in this box or take it home.86 viewsBe sure to close the cover to keep cats out. If you catch a non-native fish like black bass and blue gill fish in the lake, they urge you to bring it in and throw it away in this bin. They don't want you to throw it back into the lake.
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Otsu Prince Hotel MAP86 views
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One after another, they carried out the seven mikoshi.86 views
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The mikoshi departed by boat at 3 pm. They were put on a barge pulled by a tugboat. The barge sailed off the coast of Karasaki Shrine where they held a ceremony.86 views
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Doors of Saikyoji's Hondo hall86 views
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Sakamoto Castle marker86 views
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Next to Nishi Hongu is Usa-gu Shrine.86 views
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At Otsu Port, passengers wait to board the Michigan.86 views
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The Senko-sai festival personifies the marine journey of legendary prince and warrior Yamato Takeru. It also prays for water safety. Yamato Takeru is one god Takebe Taisha Shrine worships.86 views
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The archers first held a prayer ceremony in the Naihaiden Hall.86 views
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After the ceremony, they leave the worship hall and head for the horses.86 views
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Taking out the water.85 views
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Chojitsudo Hondo altar 朝日堂85 views
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Inside the Miidera Bell Pavilion, the source of the "Evening Bell at Miidera temple."85 views
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Another major summer event in Otsu is the Biwako Fireworks held in Aug. Near Hama-Otsu and Otsu Port, the prime viewing place, almost the entire place was blocked off with walls and fences to give priority to paid spectator seats (several thousand yen).85 views
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Michigan paddlewheel boat is based at Otsu Port. Daily cruises offered.85 views
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Kondo Hall and cherry blossoms.85 views
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Passing under another torii facing Sando road.85 views
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Gate of Shiga-in Monzeki temple.85 views
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Site of Sakamoto Castle, now a small park on the west shore of Otsu.85 views
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Yomiya-jo85 views
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Sanno Torii lit up in autumn at night in Nov. 山王鳥居85 views
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A small admission is charged to enter the shrine. 求法寺85 views
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Miidera temple85 views
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The Michigan first sailed in April 1982. It is 59 meters long and 11.7 meters wide. With 700 horsepower, it can cruise up to 8.65 knots.85 views1982年4月2日進水。939.7総トン、全長59.0m、幅11.7m、出力700馬力、最高速力8.65ノット。
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Now, only one entertainer performs as passengers board the boat in Aug. 2010.85 views
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Hidokei II (日時計2: Sundial II)85 views
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Yabusame horseback archery is held on the first Sunday in June from 12:30 pm. (Used to be held on Nov. 3.) I believe this is Shiga's only authentic yabusame.85 views
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Chihayafuru exhibition poster.85 views
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Modeled after Tenson Shrine, the karakuri puppets reenact the shrine's yudate Shinto ritual. 85 views
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行春をあふミ(おうみ)の人とおしみける84 views
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二百年・三百年忌碑84 views
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The 6th annual Lake Biwa Kaitsuburi (Little Grebe) Regatta was held on Sept. 16, 2007. This regatta is mainly for ordinary people of all ages wanting to row. Lake Biwa Rowing Course (Biwako Sotei-jo) in Otsu, Shiga. 滋賀県立琵琶湖漕艇場84 views
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Stage for entertainment and ceremonies. In 2006, the festival included a Balinese dancer, an Okinawan group, and ice sculpture contest.84 views
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Lake Biwa Canal No. 184 views
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Garden at a temple in Sakamoto.84 views
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Secondary shrines in need of repair (donations welcome).84 views
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Kanpai!83 views
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Cooling off83 views
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Arch gate to festival grounds.83 views
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Biwako Hama-Otsu Station (renamed from Hama-Otsu Station) on the Keihan Line. Most of the land north of the Keihan Line along the lake has been reclaimed.83 views
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Stone wall in Sakamoto, Otsu.83 views
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The first torii you see when you enter the sprawling shrine grounds. Hiyoshi Taisha worships the mountain god of Mt. Hiei and the god protecting the nation. MAP83 views
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Near Nishi Hongu is this small river and restaurant.83 views
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Kamei Sacred Well83 views
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Michigan looking slightly different from years ago. Accommodates 787 passengers.83 views
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Lake Biwa catfish, a native species not found anywhere else in the world.83 views
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Western Otsu.83 views
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Boat with the three portable shrines pass under Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.83 views
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Lansing passing under Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.83 views
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The B-grade gourmet battle was part of the Hama-Otsu Summer Festa which included a free jazz concert. I'm sure they will hold this B-class Gourmet food festival every year. Don't miss it, and go early.83 views
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The yabusame horse track. They first hold a Shinto ceremony at the shrine.83 views
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Ukimido as seen from the lake.83 views
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Ferris wheel front view.83 views
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Ishiyama-dera's hidden, giant Buddha (Kannon) is visible through the altar. 83 views
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Omi Ohashi Bridge82 views
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Rear stone: 古池や蛙飛こむ水の音82 views
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Path to the To-in complex.82 views
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Shiga Governor Kada Yukiko joins in. 滋賀県知事 嘉田由紀子82 views
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Otsu Castle site. This area had many moats, but they have been filled in and much of Otsu's waterfront land has been reclaimed.82 views
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This small building houses a temple bell which, according to legend, warrior monk Benkei from Enryakuji stole from Miidera and carried up to Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei.82 views
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Inside Kondo Hall, built in 1599. Miroku Bosatsu statue is the object of worship.82 views
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Grave of Akechi Mitsuhide who is most famous for assassinating Oda Nobunaga in Kyoto. 明智光秀82 views
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Grave of Akechi Mitsuhide's wife Tsumaki Hiroko. 妻木煕子82 views
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About the Romon Gate in Japanese.82 views
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Nishi Hongu is also lit up at night during autumn.82 views
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Cafeteria menu for the overnight voyage. The Uminoko curry is said to be famous. Too bad no sample meals were served during the open house.82 views
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Certificates82 views
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Hit target82 views
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Somebody made a tanuki model and placed it near the float.82 views
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The giant ferris wheel was a remnant of the Biwako Tower amusement park that had long closed.82 views
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Main race: 8-man crew for Todai and Kyodai coming round the bend on the 3200-meter course81 views
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Okinawan singer81 views
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Next to Kondo Hall is a small building called the Onjoji Akaiya, an Important Cultural Property. 閼伽井屋81 views
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Inside Kondo Hall.81 views
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People head for Nishi Hongu where the mikoshi are.81 views
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Torii gate for Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Hiyoshi Baba road which is today the main drag of Sakamoto leading to the shrine. Apparently, this road was a horse running course.81 views
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Main altar of Saikyoji's Hondo hall. 81 views
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Portable shrines (called shinyo instead of mikoshi) are placed in the Haiden for the Sanno-sai Festival.81 views
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Omiya Bridge at night in autumn when they light up the leaves.81 views
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Featuring an entertainment stage, Becky's Square on the 3rd floor is the largest area for passengers. Unfortunately, it's not air-conditioned.81 views
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The festival started at 5 pm when the mikoshi (portable shrine) procession departed Takebe Taisha Shrine about 500 meters from the east end of Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.81 views
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B-grade food festivals have proven to be popular in various parts of Japan and Shiga finally started its own. With an estimated 120,000 attendees over the two-day period, Shiga's first B-class food fest was wildly popular as you can see by this crowd81 views
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Long lines were the norm at most food booths lined along the lakefront.81 views
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Cold noodles with Omi beef.81 views
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Three targets and each archer galloped at full speed to try and hit all three targets. Each archer made several runs and it was dramatic to watch.81 views
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Resupply of arrows on the way back.81 views
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Scale model of the Otsu Palace displayed at the Otsu History Museum.81 views
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Under Biwako Ohashi Bridge 81 views
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Admission was charged to see the hidden Buddha. 81 views
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The line to see the hidden Buddha.81 views
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Home base. The gray concrete building is their boathouse.80 views
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旅に病で夢は枯野をかけ廻る80 views
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Fishing in summer.80 views
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Saikyoji temple cemetary.80 views
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The shrine also has a torii gate on the lake shore, next to Sakamoto Castle.80 views
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The lookout point gives the best views. The Kannon-do is on the left. Central Otsu can be seen in the distance as well as Lake Biwa.80 views
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Kondo Hall 80 views
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Fried fish and sweet beans over rice. Interesting combination.80 views
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Monument about the Nishikori place name. 錦織80 views
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The first target.80 views
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Biwako Ohashi Bridge 80 views
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This smaller Buddha was used to obstruct the view of the hidden Buddha from non-paying visitors.80 views
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Awards ceremony79 views
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In front of the Kannon-do Hall is the water basin for purification.79 views
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Okinawan singer79 views
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Biwako Motorboat Race Course. Biwako Kyotei びわこ競艇場79 views
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Smaller temples along the way.79 views
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Map showing Sakamoto's historic preservation area. Sakamoto is a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区).79 views
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Inside portable shrine storehouse where retired portable shrines are kept. They are Important Cultural Properties.79 views
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Kep walking straight and you will come to this Romon Gate at Nishi Hongu Shrine. 楼門79 views
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Portable shrine storehouse79 views
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What to pray for at Hiyoshi Taisha.79 views
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Before we could board, they had this flag signal session.79 views
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An earlier photo of the Michigan. Notice the different trimmings.79 views
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Wooden staircase on the Michigan paddlewheel boat.79 views
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3rd floor deck.79 views
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Monument about the Nishikori place name, originating from brocade weavers in this area. 錦織79 views
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Reserved seating available for a few hundred yen.79 views
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Awards ceremony78 views
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JR Tokaido Line train tracks crossing Seta River78 views
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豊浄院78 views
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Path to 豊浄院78 views
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Otsu lakefront as seen from Top of Otsu.78 views
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"Bunka Zone" (Culture Zone). This zone has this Japanese garden and the Museum of Modern Art and Shiga Prefectural Library.78 viewsThe Museum has several exhibition halls, rental gallery, an inner courtyard, lecture hall, reading room, museum shop, and restaurant. Admission charged.
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Lake Biwa Canal No. 1. The Lake Biwa Canal (Biwako Sosui) supplies water from Lake Biwa in Otsu to Kyoto. After four years of monumental construction, the canal was completed in 1890. 78 views
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Shirayama-gu Shrine Haiden78 views
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Path to Higashi Hongu Shrine.78 views
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The Gongen-zukuri architectural style is employed. This shrine was the inspiration for the more famous Toshogu Shrine in Nikko (Tochigi) and Kunozan Shrine in Nihondaira, Shizuoka.78 views
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Mii Bell Pavilion (Mii-no-Bansho) on the right. The small building on the left is a gift shop where you buy a ticket to ring the bell.78 views
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Next to the Kondo hall is the famous Mii Bell Pavilion (Mii-no-Bansho). It is one of the Omi Hakkei (Eight Views of Omi) depicted in ukiyoe woodblock prints. Dating from the Momoyama period, it is an Important Cultural Property.78 views
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Steps going to Issaikyo-zo Hall.78 views
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The Uminoko boat was moored next to the Bianca (left), Lake Biwa's largest cruise boat. While Crown Prince, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko once visited Uminoko in Aug. 1984. Prince Akinoshino and Princess Kiko visited in Nov. 2001.78 views
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A trio of entertainers perform while passengers board the boat.78 views
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Leaving Otsu Port as the ground crew wave us off.78 views
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Open deck.78 views
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About the water clock.78 views
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I came to see this to pray for a good Year of the Horse in 2014, the following year.78 views
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