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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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Inside the Jizo-do Hall built in 1997. 地蔵堂24 views
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Aisho Town Museum.24 views
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At the end of Imazu Port's dock, the lantern is a song monument for Verse 3 of Biwako Shuko no Uta (Lake Biwa Rowing Song).24 views
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On the main road between Imazu Port and Omi-Imazu Station are sidewalk lights engraved with song lyrics. This has Verse 3 which mentions Imazu.24 views
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If you are walking from Omi-Imazu Station on the main road, turn left.24 views
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About the song lyrics.24 views
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Display of Biwako Shuko no Uta calendars featuring the kirie works of ??.24 views
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Biwako Shuko no Uta Birthplace Monument, Imazu. This is Imazu's second monument for the song. 全歌詞碑の「琵琶湖周航の歌」誕生の地 今津。今津港。背景には竹生島行きの船。24 viewsImazu has two monuments for the song. The first one is a lamp at the end of the pier (visible in this picture on the right of the boat). That was for Verse 3 which is written on the lamp post.
Later in 1994, Imazu town built this red clay monument to commemorate the song's birth in Imazu. The entire lyrics is also engraved. It is next to the Imazu boat pier where boats depart for Chikubushima. Looks like a red flame, but it's shaped after the geographical shape of Imazu town.
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Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi! (鬼は外! 福は内!)24 views
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Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi! (鬼は外! 福は内!)24 views
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Setsubun beans I caught. Lots of good luck in 2021! The beans are in small paper bags. Less messy.24 views
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Rice field in autumn.24 views
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Nagahama Castle in autumn.24 views
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Leaving the Scenic Water Channel boat pier.23 views
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Approaching Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge, a historic landmark although the bridge has been rebuilt a few times.23 views
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Flame juggling.23 views
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Colorful autumn path to Saimyoji Temple.23 views
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Nitenmon Gate.23 views
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Nishiya-do hall housing Amida Nyorai buddha. Built in the Edo Period. 西谷堂 阿弥陀如来23 views
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Small garden outside Aisho Town Museum.23 views
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Red maples framing Zensuiji temple in autumn.23 views
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This is Imazu as the boat approaches Imazu Port. Small, quiet town anchoring the northwestern part of the lake. Tourist base for exploring this part of Shiga and the lake.23 views
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The museum sign includes English! Official English name is "Lake Biwa Rowing Song Museum."23 views
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The museum has only one room in a square layout with glass cases and exhibits. The middle has a small showcase as well.23 views
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Song lyrics for all six verses.23 views
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Showcase dedicated to the works of the late song researcher Iida Tadayoshi who spent many years researching the song from the 1970s. 23 viewsHis books and booklets about the song greatly contributed to the understanding of the song, how it was created, and the people behind it.
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Ohmi Railways Taga Taisha-mae Station. The shrine is a 10-min. walk from this station. 近江鉄道 多賀大社前駅 MAP23 views
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Kashiwabara Ichirizuka distance marker or milestone used by travelers to gauge how far they have traveled. 23 views
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This side of the monument faces the lake. It's a popular bench to sit on during weekends and holidays.23 views
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Near Nagahama Castle is Hoko-so, a low-cost lodge. 豊公荘23 views
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JR Ishibe Station platform.23 views
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Ground crew in yellow take a break.22 views
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This FISA flag has flown at all the World Rowing Tours. It was time to fold it up and give it to the host of next year's FISA World Rowing Tour.22 views
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Miniature Kannon22 views
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Green pine tree.22 views
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Near Imazu Port.22 views
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Social distancing on benches, but bad English. よい子のみなさん、この英語はダメですよ。無視してください。22 views
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Photos of Imazu in 1917.22 views
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Setsubun always attracts a good crowd.22 views
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The bean-throwers for 2021 pose for a group shot in front of Taga Taisha Shrine.22 views
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Kashiwabara-juku Ichirizuka distance marker.22 views
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Rice fields in autumn.22 views
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JR Koka Station on the JR Kusatsu Line opened its new station building in Nov. 2005. Resembling a farmer's warehouse on the outside, the inside has a number of surprises. MAP22 viewsNorth side
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Verse 3 Song Monument at Nagahama's Hokoen Park. It is shaped like a boat and the top has a wavy surface like the water. It is called the "nami-makura" (rolling waves) design.22 viewsSince the original glass bench song monument broke, it was replaced by this one made of stone having a similar shape and design concept.
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Mishima Pond and Mt. Ibuki with cherry blossoms. 22 views
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Saimyoji Temple Hondo hall (National Treasure)21 views
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Uminoko Curry had pork cutlet, rice, and somewhat sweet, mild curry.21 views
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Verse 4 Song Monument, Chikubushima21 viewsAzure blue flower garden, revered coral shrine.
Full of old-time stories, Chikubushima.
In the hands of Buddha, one young maiden lies.
She's sleeping in compassion, resting peacefully.
Ruri no hanazono, sango no miya
Furui tsutae no, Chikubujima
Hotoke no mite ni, idakarete
Nemure otomego, yasurakeku
瑠璃の花園 珊瑚の宮
古い伝えの 竹生島
仏の御手に いだかれて
ねむれ乙女子 やすらけく
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Map of Taga Taisha Shrine.21 views
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Kashiwabara Ichirizuka distance marker or milestone used by travelers to gauge how far they have traveled. This is a reconstruction in the approximate location.21 views
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Verse 3 Song Monument in Nagahama's Hokoen Park near Nagahama Castle is engraved with Verse 3.21 viewsNami no mani mani, tadayoeba
Akai tomaribi, natsukashimi
Yukue sadamenu, nami makura
Kyo wa Imazu ka, Nagahama ka
浪のまにまに 漂えば
赤い泊火 懐かしみ
行方定めぬ 浪枕
今日は今津か 長浜か
We drift from wave to wave, straying aimlessly.
On shore we see red fire, brings back memories.
With our sights set nowhere, rolling with the waves.
Today is Imazu or, Nagahama huh.
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Wavy bench surface. Looks like marble, but not sure what type of stone it is.21 views
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Nagahama Castle in autumn.21 views
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Nagahama Castle and autumn foliage.21 views
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Nagahama Castle in autumn.21 views
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Sadly, Hoko-so has been closed since the start of the pandemic. As of Nov. 2022, they still don't know when it will reopen.21 views
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No skateboarding, kickboarding, roller skating, etc., at Hokoen Park.21 views
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Mishima Pond stone lantern and cherry blossoms. 21 views
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Silent outboard motor and the pilot.20 views
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The boat ride passes by rape blossoms, and in April, cherry blossoms.20 views
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Rowing past the rowing club of Ritsumeikan University.20 views
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Rowing past the rowing club of Ryukoku University, based in Kyoto.20 views
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Biwako Shuko no Uta Shiryokan (Lake Biwa Rowing Song Museum) moved to this building's 1st floor and opened on April 1, 2020. This is the Imazu-Higashi Community Center (今津東コミュニティセンター).20 viewsRight across from the Imazu Shimin Kaikan concert hall.
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CD listening station for many cover versions by famous Japanese singers and groups. There are many, and you can listen to each of them.20 viewsThe song was included in a record for the first time in 1958 when Kyoto University made an album of its university songs on the 90th anniversary of the school's founding. In 1961, a chorus group named Boney Jacks recorded the song in an album of Japanese songs. And so did singer Peggy Hayama in 1962.
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Mt. Ryosen in the distance.20 views
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Nagahama Castle is most famous for cherry blossoms, but it also has some maple trees too.20 views
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Hokoen Park with cherry trees in autumn.20 views
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Mishima Pond stone lantern and cherry blossoms. 20 views
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"Full of old-time stories, Chikubushima." Karamon Gate, National Treasure19 views
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Outside the station is the bus stop for Omi-Hachiman Station.19 views
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Chronology of the history of Ohmi Railways (founded in 1896) and Hino Station (first built in 1900).19 views
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This side of the monument faces the lake. It's a popular bench to sit on during weekends and holidays.19 views
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Smaller groups can ride hand-powered boats.18 views
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Approaching the Omi Ohashi Bridge.18 views
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Rowing past Zeze Castle Park.18 views
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Model of fixed-seat boat used during Oguchi Taro's time in 1917.18 views
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Verse 4 Song Monument, Chikubushima. Built in 1987 by Biwako Kisen, tour boat operator. 四番の歌碑。竹生島の桟橋のすぐそば。琵琶湖汽船が寄贈。18 viewsThe monument is right near the island's boat pier.
See more photos of Chikubushima here.
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Karamon Gate, National Treasure. Renovated in March 2020.18 views
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Benzaiten Goddess with her biwa lute.18 views
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Benzaiten-do Hall, Hogonji Temple's Hondo main hall.18 views
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The canopy over the entrance was also renovated. It is supported by entasis columns.18 views
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Beach in front of Hotel Laforet in Moriyama is the day's final stop.17 views
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Rowing off central Otsu.17 views
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Students from Otsu High School and Shiga University greet and cheer on the rowers from FISA. 大津高、滋賀大経済学部、滋賀大教育学部の部員たち17 views
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Seta River becomes more quiet and scenic downriver.17 views
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The museum sign includes English! Official English name is "Lake Biwa Rowing Song Museum." 琵琶湖周航の歌資料館17 views
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Exhibit for Oguchi Taro who composed the song.17 views
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Mt. Ibuki and rowers in Imazu.17 views
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Ticket window on the right (closed).17 views
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Turnstile17 views
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Counter seating has a view of the train platform.17 views
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Inside Hino Station Railway Museum. History of the station on panels, and old train and station-related artifacts. No English captions.17 views
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Verse 3 Song Monument at Nagahama's Hokoen Park. It is shaped like a boat and the top has a wavy surface like the water. It is called the "nami-makura" (rolling waves) design.17 views Since the original glass bench song monument broke, it was replaced by this one made of stone having a similar shape and design concept.
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Shiga has been pursuing a reed expansion program to increase reed fields around Lake Biwa and in attached lakes. The reeds help to clean the water and also provides refuge for fish and birds.16 views
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Leaving the Scenic Water Channel boat pier.16 views
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The landscape becomes quite urban as they approach Otsu, Shiga's capital city.16 views
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Rowers make a U-turn here on Seta River.16 views
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Rowing past the rowing club of Ritsumeikan University.16 views
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Rowing past the rowing club of Kyoto University. One of the eight boats used for the rowing tour was borrowed this club. Their new members row around the southern half of Lake Biwa in Aug.16 views
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Welcome back!16 views
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Seta Rowing Club's pier.16 views
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Imazu Port. The song monument is on the right. Looks like a "red fire" as mentioned in the song.16 viewsFrom Imazu Port, you can easily go to Chikubushima island by boat, from where you can take another boat to Hikone or Nagahama. Going vice versa is possible too. It's a great way to traverse the lake.
See more photos of Imazu here.
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Entrance to the new Biwako Shuko no Uta Shiryokan (Lake Biwa Rowing Song Museum) in Imazu. 琵琶湖周航の歌資料館16 views
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The museum has various panel exhibits, videos, etc. Currently, no explanations in English. Tokiko Kato scored a national hit with the song in 1971.16 views
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The building is now earthquake-resistant and painted dark brown. It now has a community space for a cafe, tourist information, and waiting room for passengers.16 views
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Hino Station's entrance hall. Not so many seats here, but there are benches on the platform. You can also wait inside the cafe on the left.16 views
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Old Hino Station sign has been in use since the Showa Period (ended in 1989). Displayed on train platform No. 1.16 views
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On Hino Station's train platform No. 1. Original wooden columns still usable are retained.16 views
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Entering the train building from the platform. Exit ahead.16 views
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Nanairo cafe menu.16 views
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Hino Station now has a nice community space named "Nanairo" that serves as a cafe, tourist information space, and waiting room for passengers. Tourist pamphlets are on the left.16 views
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My teishoku lunch.16 views
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Old ticket window.16 views
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Remnants of the old days still remaining in the renovated Hino Station.16 views
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Many of the old artifacts on display can only be recognized or understood by hardcore train fans and people who worked at a train station. It's quite specialized.16 views
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Old Hino Station signage.16 views
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The red instruments are signalling block instruments for preventing collisions between trains. (タブレット閉塞器)16 views
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Implements used by Hino Station staff. Lower left is a paper ticket holder. Preprinted tickets were organized according to the destination.16 views
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On the left are old flyers advertising local businesses in Hino while mentioning Hino Station. Lower right is a roof ornament that has the old crest of Ohmi Railways.16 views
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The Biwako Ohashi Bridge is the largest bridge in Shiga, linking Moriyama and Katata at the neck of Lake Biwa's panhandle.15 views
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The rowers probably didn't notice, but Ukimido temple is seen on the right. The iconic temple is over the water on stilts. More Ukimido photos here.15 views
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Further south is the Omi Ohashi Bridge, smaller than the Biwako Ohashi Bridge.15 views
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The large bridge is the Meishin Expressway for cars linking Nagoya and Kobe.15 views
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Small canal to Seta Rowing Club.15 views
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They also gave gifts to the Seta Rowing Club. I have more photos and videos of everyone else. Rowers should receive them on disc etc., from Seta Rowing Club.15 views
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The monument is engraved with the entire song and a picture of rowers.15 views
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Kannon-do Hall, Hogonji Temple.15 views
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Tsukubusuma Shrine (National Treasure), Chikubushima 都久夫須麻神社15 views
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Taga Taisha-mae Station's waiting room also has a showcase15 views
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Exhibition space inside Taga Taisha-mae Station. Also good as a waiting room.15 views
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Ohmi Railways Hino Station building was completey renovated in 2017. Very impressive job. Other structures were also renovated including a small railway museum. Renovations were completed by May 2020. 近江鉄道 日野駅15 views
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Friendly ladies wait on you for the food or drink. The clock seen on the right was actually used in the train station office.15 views
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Cafe menu. Low prices. Udon, soba, and teishoku complete meals.15 views
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Hino Station (left) and the smaller building on the right used to be the tourist information office. It's now the Hino Station Railway Museum. 日野駅と日野駅鉄道資料展示室15 views
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Hino Station Railway Museum. 日野駅鉄道資料展示室15 views
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About the entire Hino Station being a "Railway Museum."15 views
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During the renovation, the entire train station building was jacked up to reinforce the foundation against earthquakes.15 views
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L-R: Holder for rubber date stamps used to stamp the date on the ticket. Dating machine to imprint the date on the ticket. Clippers to cutout a small square on the ticket when boarding the train. Magneto telephone with a crank.15 views
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Little winter fish. Fishing is a business at Lake Yogo.15 views
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Lunch at Yogoko-so lodge: Eel (unagi) and udon noodles. I think it was 700 yen or so.15 views
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Verse 3 Song Monument in Nagahama's Hokoen Park near Nagahama Castle is engraved with Verse 3.15 viewsNami no mani mani, tadayoeba
Akai tomaribi, natsukashimi
Yukue sadamenu, nami makura
Kyo wa Imazu ka, Nagahama ka
浪のまにまに 漂えば
赤い泊火 懐かしみ
行方定めぬ 浪枕
今日は今津か 長浜か
We drift from wave to wave, straying aimlessly.
On shore we see red fire, brings back memories.
With our sights set nowhere, rolling with the waves.
Today is Imazu or, Nagahama huh.
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Heading to Hotel Laforet in Moriyama.14 views
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June 11, 2011 (Day 8): The final day of rowing. This is the beach in front of Hotel Laforet in Moriyama.14 views
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Captain's meeting.14 views
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On the right is the German restaurant, called "Würzburg." Würzburg in Germany is Otsu's sister city.14 views
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Mouth of Seta River straight ahead, as seen from Omi Ohashi Bridge.14 views
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Passing by Ishiyama-dera temple along the Seta River. The temple has National Treasure buildings. Also famous as the place where Lady Murasaki wrote the famous novel, Tale of Genji.14 views
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Staff person directing rowers to the small canal leading to the Seta Rowing Club.14 views
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Omatsukan ryokan at Omi-Maiko. This is where Oguchi Taro and rowing mates stayed when they rowed around Lake Biwa. 雄松館14 views
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The ticket window used to be on the left corner. Now it's in the right corner. The exit goes to the train platform. The latticed ceiling came from the station's VIP room which was on the right side of the building.14 views
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Hino Station train platform.14 views
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Hino Station has three sets of railway tracks, very rare. The unused middle track is vintage, made by Barrow Steel from the UK. Train platform No. 2 (for Yokaichi/Maibara) across the tracks has a roofed benches also renovated.14 views
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Nanairo cafe has a Western-style truss ceiling from the Taisho Period.14 views
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Old ticket window and counter have been retained.14 views
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Upper left is a photo of Hino Station's opening day. The back of the station building can be seen. The building was rebuilt in 1916.14 views
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Magneto telephone with a crank (磁石式電話機), signal light, and red signal flag to signal the train.14 views
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Ad for a shipping company in front of Hino Station.14 views
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Hino Station in 1974.14 views
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Train at Yogo Station in winter.14 views
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