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Ojiyama Stadium in Otsu.27 views
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Ojiyama Stadium has served as the start and finish line for the Biwako Mainichi Marathon since 1965.27 views
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Runners at the 2018 Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon.27 views
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One hour and 49 min. has passed, according to the official timekeeper.27 views
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Pickup van for runners.27 views
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The path was a stunning showcase for autumn foilage.27 views
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure) in Kora, Shiga. 本堂27 views
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Saimyoji's three-story pagoda, a National Treasure.27 views
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Red maple leaves.27 views
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After the ticket admission booth, it's a delightful and colorful path to the temple.27 views
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Inside Nishiya-do hall housing Amida Nyorai buddha. 西谷堂 阿弥陀如来27 views
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Akamon Gate 赤門27 views
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About Kongorinji's famous temple garden.27 views
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Priest's residence next to the famous garden. Reconstructed in 1978. 明寿院 27 views
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Jizo-do Hall built in 1997. Believers can train here. 地蔵堂27 views
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Long path of Jizo statues, a trademark of Kongorinji Temple.27 views
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Hondo main hall27 views
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Built in 1288, Kongorinji Hondo main hall, National Treasure in autumn.27 views
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Kongorinji's three-story pagoda, National Important Cultural Property.27 views
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Kongorinji's three-story pagoda, National Important Cultural Property.27 views
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Looks like red maples are raining on you. Just spectacular.27 views
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Closeup of the "kaeru-mata" showing a nest of birds. (蟇股).27 views
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It's really pleasing to see this and other major National Treasures being restored during the past 10 years. There's also Nikko Toshogu Shrine in Tochigi and Menuma Shodenzan Temple in Saitama which have been refreshed with vibrant colors and la27 viewsWith modern technologies, computers, laser measurements, and scientific techniques, restoration specialists can more accurately assess and reproduce the original colors and pigments. But much of the work is done by hand.
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Center metal fitting on the Karamon.27 views
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You can therefore traverse northern Lake Biwa between Nagahama/Hikone and Imazu via Chikubushima. Approaching Imazu by boat.27 views
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From Imazu Port, Chikubushima island and Mt. Ibuki can be seen across the lake.27 views
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"Interlaken" cruise boat at Imazu Port with Chikubushima and Mt. Ibuki in the background.27 views
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The new Imazu Port, opened in March 2020. Completely rebuilt.27 views
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The Imazu-Higashi Community Center (今津東コミュニティセンター) is across from the Imazu Shimin Kaikan concert hall. 27 views
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The accurate scale model of a fixed-seat boat is also displayed.27 views
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Unlike the old museum, the relocated museum does not have a gift shop. However, it does sell these stationary.27 views
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The museum is staffed by volunteers unlike the old museum which was staffed by employees from the local tourist office.27 viewsAlso see my blog post about the museum: https://shiga-ken.com/blog/2022/01/lake-biwa-rowing-song-museum/
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First the shrine priest had to shoot an arrow into the crowd, then the bean throwing began.27 views
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Scenery from JR Yogo Station.27 views
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Mishima Pond (Mishima-Ike) and Mt. Ibuki in spring with cherry blossoms. 27 views
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Farewell party at Seta Rowing Club. They first showed the video I took on June 9 when they rowed from Nagahama to Hikone.26 views
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They were going to take turns and keep shooting for about 90 min. I can handle these loud bangs once or twice, but no more. 26 viewsSo I left this event early right after seeing/hearing/photographing this first battalion fire their guns. I didn't want to risk any damage to my ear drums. I wonder how these gunners protect their hearing.
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Local mascot Torapi.26 views
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Biwako Mainichi Marathon runners at the start line in Ojiyama Stadium in Otsu, Shiga.26 views
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Macharia NDIRANGU (left) and Albert KORIR leading the 73rd Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon in 2018.26 views
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Leg cramps perhaps...26 views
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Crossing the Meishin expressway. There's a bridge over a busy and noisy expressway which you cross to get to the other side of the temple grounds.26 views
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Saimyoji's autumn highlight is its stunning path to the temple.26 views
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So beautiful in autumn!26 views
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Nitenmon Gate has small waraji straw sandals. Coins stuck in the sandals.26 views
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)26 views
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"Ever-blooming" cherry tree (fudan-zakura) planted next to a tree showing fall colors. This special cherry tree blooms in Nov. during the fall colors. 不断桜26 views
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Red maples towering above.26 views
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Nishiya-do hall housing Amida Nyorai buddha. Kongorinji Temple, Aisho, Shiga. 西谷堂 阿弥陀如来26 views
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Kongorinji's main temple hall is a National Treasure housing an 11-faced Kannon statue and 13 other statues designated as Important Cultural Properties. Aisho, Shiga.26 views
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Kongorinji Hondo main hall, National Treasure amid autumn maple leaves.26 views
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Kongorinji's three-story pagoda, National Important Cultural Property amid maple leaves.26 views
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Kongorinji's three-story pagoda, National Important Cultural Property.26 views
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Inside the Koto Sanzan shuttle bus from Kongorinji to Hyakusaiji. Quite full this day. 26 views
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Chikubushima in sight.26 views
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Corridor in front of the altar.26 views
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Karamon Gate door.26 views
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Inside Interlaken. The boat also has an outside deck.26 views
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Rear view of Imazu Port building. Rebuilt and opened on March 22, 2020.26 views
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Boat ticket office.26 views
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Ceiling.26 views
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Biwako Shuko no Uta song monument at Imazu Port. In June 1917, a song called Biwako Shuko no Uta (Lake Biwa Rowing Song) was composed by college student Taro Oguchi during a boat rowing trip around Lake Biwa.26 views
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If you are walking from Omi-Imazu Station, you can see this large sign on the side of the old song museum showing the way to the relocated song museum.26 views
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Exhibit for Oguchi Taro who composed the song.26 views
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Yokaichi Station always has a large kite decoration.26 views
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Lake Yogo as seen from Mt. Shizugatake in early June. Although it's close to Lake Biwa, it is totally separate from Lake Biwa.26 views
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Stone monuments at Lake Yogo swan maiden monument.26 views
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Nagahama Castle in autumn.26 views
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New JR Ishibe Station, Kusatsu Line. New station under construction in late 2022.26 views
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The tall building is Otsu Prince Hotel. Japan's Prince Hotel chain has Shiga roots as the company founder was from Shiga.25 views
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This part of Seta River has numerous rowing club houses, most are affiliated with universities.25 views
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Staff directing rowers to the small canal leading to the Seta Rowing Club.25 views
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Jens Chr. Kolberg from FISA conducted the closing ceremony.25 views
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The FISA flag is given to the Canadian host of next year's FISA World Rowing Tour.25 views
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Also on stage.25 views
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Food stalls.25 views
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Another mascot.25 views
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Stats for the top runners in the 73rd Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon in 2018.25 views
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NHK TV broadcasts the marathon live nationwide.25 views
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Wedded cedar trees.25 views
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Nitenmon Gate to main temple (Hondo).25 views
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About the Niten gods guarding the gate.25 views
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure).25 views
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Saimyoji temple bell accented with red maples.25 views
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"Ever-blooming" cherry tree (fudan-zakura) in autumn.25 views
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Famous temple garden built in the Momoyama Period (16th c.) to Edo Period. The building is the Kongorinji priest's residence. 名勝庭園 本坊25 views
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From here, the path to the temple (main hall) is lined with 1,000 Jizo statues.25 views
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About the three-story pagoda, National Important Cultural Property.25 views
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Kongorinji's three-story pagoda built in 1246, National Important Cultural Property.25 views
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Kongorinji's three-story pagoda, National Important Cultural Property amid maple leaves.25 views
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Very artistic looking autumn leaves.25 views
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Near Koongorinji's main gate is a parking lot and bus stop.25 views
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Corridor facing the Funa-roka before the restoration. Everything was drab looking. After the restoration, the windows on the right are now kept closed.25 views
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Kannon-do ceiling of painted flowers. Peonies (red), chrysanthemum (white), and paulownia (blue). 牡丹、菊、桐 25 views
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According to legend, Mt. Ibuki and Mt. Azai-dake (Kanakuso-dake) in northern Shiga argued over who was the highest in Shiga. Mt. Ibuki got so upset by the argument that he drew a sword and sliced off Azai-dake's head.25 viewsThe sliced-off peak fell into Lake Biwa and became Chikubushima. Read the full folktale here: https://shiga-ken.com/blog/2014/07/the-birth-of-chikubushima/
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You can also get to Imazu by boat from Chikubushima island. Imazu Port has boats going to/from Chikubushima. On the eastern shore, Nagahama and Hikone have boats going to Chikubushima.25 viewsAt Imazu Port, boat named "Interlaken" operated by Biwako Kisen cruises to/from Chikubushima.
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Inside Interlaken. 25 views
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Imazu Port dock to the port building.25 views
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Waiting room inside Imazu Port building.25 views
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Boat ticket office operated by Biwako Kisen.25 views
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Oguchi Taro was a member of the rowing club at Dai-san High School (now Kyoto University). He composed it in Imazu, Shiga Prefecture during the second night of the trip.25 views
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A few old parts from a lake cruise boat. Compass, lamp, and other things.25 views
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Kashiwabara Ichirizuka distance marker.25 views
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Heading Seta River marked by a series of bridges.24 views
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The original Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge was one of the Omi Hakkei (Eight Views of Omi) made famous by Hiroshige's woodblock prints. (Omi is Shiga's old name.)24 views
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Later in the evening (still June 11, 2011), a Farewell party was held at Seta Rowing Club. I attended and took these pictures and videos.24 views
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Mascot Torapi shows the way.24 views
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PR for National Sports Festival of Japan to be held in Shiga in 2024.24 views
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Abebe Bikila, the legendary marathon gold medalist of the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, ran and won the marathon in Shiga in 1965.24 views
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Stairs to autumn heaven. Up to here, the path was just filled with colors. And more still awaited.24 views
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Wedded cedar trees.24 views
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Niten god24 views
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Nitenmon Gate (rear).24 views
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)24 views
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In 1571, Oda Nobunaga ordered Saimyoji to be burned down right after torching Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei. Fortunately, this Kamakura-Period main hall and the pagoda survived. 24 views
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View from Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure).24 views
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Saimyoji temple bell24 views
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About the "ever-blooming" cherry tree (fudan-zakura).24 views
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"Ever-blooming" cherry tree (fudan-zakura) in autumn.24 views
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About Horai-tei Garden.24 views
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Kongorinji is a Tendai Buddhist temple established in 741 and the middle temple in the Koto Sanzan Temple Trio. The main temple hall is a National Treasure housing an 11-faced Kannon statue and 13 other statues designated as Important Cultural Properties.24 viewsThis is the Somon main gate to the temple. 総門
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The temple was first built in 741 as ordered by Emperor Shomu. It later became a Tendai Buddhist temple in 850. It is famous for "blood-red" maple leaves in autumn.24 views
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