 Last additions - Along the Yoshida River 吉田川周辺 |
Kimono makeover shop to dress in kimono (or hakama for men) and stroll around to take pictures amid the traditional townscapes.Dec 14, 2021
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Real soba.Dec 14, 2021
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About Ganrenji in Japanese. Dec 14, 2021
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Ganrenji Temple, belonging to the Jodo Shinshu Otani Sect. 願蓮寺Dec 14, 2021
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Yanaka Mizu no KomichiDec 14, 2021
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Yanaka Mizu no Komichi with embedded stones.Dec 14, 2021
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Yanaka Mizu no KomichiDec 14, 2021
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Yanaka Mizu no Komichi, narrow alley with embedded stones.Dec 14, 2021
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Yanaka Mizu no Komichi (やなか水のこみち). Narrow alley with embedded stones.Dec 14, 2021
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Gujo-Hachiman has a few traditional townscape streets. This is Yanaka Mizu no Komichi (やなか水のこみち). Narrow alley with embedded stones.Dec 14, 2021
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Gujo-Hachiman has a few traditional townscape streets.Dec 14, 2021
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Fake sushi on key chains.Dec 14, 2021
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They also offer short lessons to make your own food replicas like spilled coffee. Dec 14, 2021
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Gujo-Hachiman today makes over 50% of Japan's food replicas. Iwasaki made his first food replica, an omelette, in 1932.Dec 14, 2021
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Gujo-Hachiman native Iwasaki Takizo (1895–1965) invented the ubiquitous food replicas we see today in restaurants in Japan. Dec 14, 2021
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Sample Kobo factory for food replicas which were invented in Gujo-Hachiman. Looks delicious. サンプル工房Dec 14, 2021
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Gujo-Hachiman is also famous for food replicas which were invented by Gujo-Hachiman native Iwasaki Takizo (1895–1965). This shop called Sample Kobo displays a large sample of them. Also for sale. サンプル工房Dec 14, 2021
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Shinmachi-dori street sign with Gujo Odori dancers.Dec 14, 2021
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Shinmachi-dori street is the main street in the southern part of town south of Yoshida River.Dec 14, 2021
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In the post office, stamps showing Gujo-Hachiman's picture manholes.Dec 14, 2021
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About the former Hayashi Clinic that was donated to the city.Dec 14, 2021
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Former Hayashi Clinic. It was closed when I visited.Dec 14, 2021
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Directional signs in Gujo-Hachiman includes English.Dec 14, 2021
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Traditional-looking homes.Dec 14, 2021
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About Noguchi Ujo and his poem about the beautiful local scenery. 野口雨情歌碑Dec 14, 2021
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Monument for Noguchi Ujo, poet and lyricist of children's songs and folk music. He composed nine verses of the Gujo Odori song "Kawasaki".Dec 14, 2021
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Gujo-Hachiman Post Office on the left.Dec 14, 2021
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Cafe menu. Reasonable prices.Dec 14, 2021
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Hida Coffee, locally produced coffee milk.Dec 14, 2021
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Gujo Odori dance key chains.Dec 14, 2021
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Gujo Odori dance tenugui hand towels.Dec 14, 2021
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Ayu sweetfish.Dec 14, 2021
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Gift shop inside Former Hachiman Town Hall.Dec 14, 2021
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In front of the former Hachiman Town Hall is this monument marking the origin of the Gujo Odori Dance.Dec 14, 2021
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About the Former Hachiman Town Hall.Dec 14, 2021
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Former Hachiman Town Hall was built in 1936 and served as the Hachiman Town Hall until 1994. It now houses a tourist information center, souvenir shop, and restaurant. 郡上八幡旧庁舎記念館The large plaza in front of the building is one of the main venues for the Gujo Odori Dance held in summer.Dec 14, 2021
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Looking downstream on Yoshida River from Shinbashi Bridge.Dec 14, 2021
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Looking downstream on Yoshida River from Shinbashi Bridge.Dec 14, 2021
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Looking downstream on Yoshida River. Miyagase Bridge can be seen.Dec 14, 2021
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COVID-19 countermeasures.Dec 14, 2021
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Yoshida River as seen from Shinbashi Bridge.Dec 14, 2021
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Shinbashi Bridge over Yoshida River. Cross this bridge to the Former Hachiman Town Hall and you will be in Minami-machi or the southern part of town.Dec 14, 2021
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Roadside monument for a poem by Orikuchi Shinobu in 1919. It was a memorial for the victims of a major fire in the northern part of town.Dec 14, 2021
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Yoshida River's clear and clean water.Dec 14, 2021
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Yoshida River in Gujo-Hachiman looking downstream toward Nagara River.Dec 14, 2021
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Yoshida River in Gujo-Hachiman looking upstream. There are also cherry blossoms in spring.Dec 14, 2021
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Yoshida River in Gujo-Hachiman looking upstream as seen from Miyagase Bridge. In summer, people fish for ayu sweetfish or swim in the river.Dec 14, 2021
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Running through the heart of Gujo-Hachiman, scenic Yoshida River is lined with tourist sights. The castle is on the top of the mountain. The rivers serve as natural moats for the castle.Dec 14, 2021
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