Last additions - Adogawa 安曇川町 |
Also part of Adogawa is Okino-shiraishi Rocks, a few km off shore and a favorite place for birds which turned the rocks white from their droppings. Four rocks stand 80 meters deep in the lake. Out of the water, the tallest stands 14 meters high. 沖の白May 12, 2009
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Kamo River empties into Lake Biwa.Aug 26, 2008
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Omi-Shirahama Beach on Lake Biwa. MAPAug 26, 2008
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Entrance to Omi-Shirahama BeachAug 26, 2008
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Adogawa RiverAug 26, 2008
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Adogawa also has a shoreline road and cycling road. This is how it looks. Entering Adogawa from Shin-Asahi.Aug 26, 2008
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Monument for Adogawa's 300-year fan production.Aug 26, 2008
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Toju-no-Sato Adogawa also has a small fan museum.Aug 26, 2008
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Adogawa is also noted for the production of the bamboo ribs for Japanese folding fans.Aug 26, 2008
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How bamboo ribs for Japanese folding fans are made.Aug 26, 2008
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One famous local specialty is the Adoberry, a boysenberry-like berry used to make diverse products such as jam, juice, cakes, etc.Aug 26, 2008
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Toju-no-Sato Adogawa, a roadside shopping and restaurant complex (michinoeki) selling local products. MAPAug 26, 2008
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Statue of Nakae Toju expressing filial piety for his mother. In front of Toju-no-Sato Adogawa.Aug 26, 2008
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Inside Toju-no-Sato Adogawa. Fresh produce, drinks, sweets, snacks, and souvenirs are sold.Aug 26, 2008
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Nakae Toju portraitAug 26, 2008
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Toju Shoin Study (drawing room). 藤樹書院Aug 26, 2008
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Wooden sculpture of Nakae TojuAug 26, 2008
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Inside Ryochikan, an exhibition and rest house. 良知館Aug 26, 2008
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Scroll of Nakae Toju in the Toju Shoin Study (drawing room). 藤樹書院Aug 26, 2008
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Toju Shoin Study (drawing room) where Toju lived and taught. Reconstruction of the original building which burned down. 藤樹書院Aug 26, 2008
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Toju Shoin Study (drawing room). 藤樹書院Aug 26, 2008
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Inside Toju Shoin Study (drawing room). 藤樹書院Aug 26, 2008
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Rear of Toju Shoin Study.Aug 26, 2008
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Temple with Nakae Toju's gravestone. 藤樹先生墓所Aug 26, 2008
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Nakae Toju's gravestone (left) in Adogawa, Takashima. 藤樹先生墓所Aug 26, 2008
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Clear stream next to the Toju Shoin Study.Aug 26, 2008
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Toju ShrineAug 26, 2008
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Toju ShrineAug 26, 2008
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Toju Jinja Shrine. 藤樹神社Aug 26, 2008
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Toju Shrine main hallAug 26, 2008
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Library in Nakae Toju Memorial HallAug 26, 2008
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Inside Nakae Toju Memorial HallAug 26, 2008
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Nakae Toju Memorial Hall is a small museum dedicated to Toju. Open 9 am to 4:30 pm. Closed Mon. during Oct.-Feb. 中江藤樹記念館 MAPAug 26, 2008
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Yomeien Garden 陽明園Aug 26, 2008
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Yomeien GardenAug 26, 2008
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Yomeien Garden, Adogawa, Shiga 陽明園 MAPAug 26, 2008
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Yomeien Garden 陽明園Aug 26, 2008
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Yomeien Garden 陽明園Aug 26, 2008
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Gate to Yomeien Garden, a Chinese-style garden.Aug 26, 2008
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Gate to Yomeien GardenAug 26, 2008
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Misspelled word (Prirate).Aug 26, 2008
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Way to Nakae Toju's hometown.Aug 26, 2008
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Sign announcing that Adogawa is the birthplace of Nakae Toju.Aug 26, 2008
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Street corner plaque with one of Toju's sayings.Aug 26, 2008
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Way to Nakae Toju's hometown.Aug 26, 2008
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Statue of 17th-century Confucian philosopher Nakae Toju in front of Adogawa Station. He is noted for embodying filial piety, especially to his mother. 中江藤樹Aug 26, 2008
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Sign outside Adogawa Station announcing the 400th anniversary in 2008 of Confucian philosopher Nakae Toju's birth.Aug 26, 2008
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Statue of Nakae Toju (1608–1648) in front of Adogawa Station. He is one of Takashima city's favorite sons. 中江藤樹Aug 26, 2008
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JR Adogawa Station (East exit) on JR Kosei Line. MAPAug 26, 2008
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