Last additions - Kiyotaki Tokugen-in Temple 清滝 徳源院 |
The bags of waste materials were taken away by a crane truck on the fourth day.Nov 23, 2018
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Thescrap wood would be hauled away separately from the waste bags.Nov 23, 2018
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Some refreshments from the priest's wife during our lunch break.Nov 23, 2018
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At first, I thought we would need a power shovel. But we were able to take everything apart by hand (or crow bar, shovels, and chain saw).Nov 23, 2018
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After removing the plaster and dirt from the wall, we could see the bamboo framework. The bamboo could be easily pulled out.Nov 23, 2018
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It wasn't so bad nor strenuous. Nov 23, 2018
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After 3 days, the three of us disassembled the collapsed wall and produced seven large bags of kawara roof tiles, three bags of dirt and plaster, and two big piles of bamboo and scrap wood. Nov 23, 2018
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It took three days to disassemble the wall into scrap wood, dirt and plaster, bamboo, and kawara roof tiles.Nov 23, 2018
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So two of my friends and I volunteered to remove the fallen wall in mid-Nov. 2018. One friend John W. is an American experienced in disaster cleanups. Other friend was a nearby resident who had a handy chain saw. We were advised to take apart the wall and separate the materials into large bags and piles. Nov 23, 2018
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The temple's front wall (about 20–30 meters long) collapsed in the Sept. typhoon and as of late Oct. they still had no plans to remove the debris due to a lack of manpower and funds. I couldn't bear the thought of tourists (often by the busloads) coming to see the foliage in Nov. and also see this unsightly mess of collapsed wall. Doesn't reflect well on the neighborhood and on the city.Nov 23, 2018
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The temple wall also hit and slightly damaged the temple's tourist signs.Nov 23, 2018
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The wall tore off from this storehouse.Nov 23, 2018
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It was pretty shocking to see this. Fortunately, no one was hurt.Nov 23, 2018
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In Sept. 2018, this front wall of Tokugen-in temple collapsed due to a strong typhoon. It fell face down as the winds blew from behind.Nov 23, 2018
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Collapsed wall gone. Now the tourists comingto see the fall leaves won't be so shocked to see the mess that was here.Nov 23, 2018
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In Sept. 2018, this front wall of Tokugen-in temple collapsed due to a strong typhoon.Nov 23, 2018
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I had a great autumn photo shoot this day at Tokugen-in.Nov 23, 2018
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Little Shinto shrine and red maples.Nov 23, 2018
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Tokugen-in's Three-story Pagoda.Nov 23, 2018
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Benzaiten, goddess of musicNov 23, 2018
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The Corridor displayed some objects of worship that were kept by Tokugen-in's secondary temples that were nearby. Those temples are no more, but these statues were saved.Nov 23, 2018
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"Ghost scroll painting" by Shimizu Setsudo from Higashi-Azai, Shiga Prefecture. 清水節堂(1876–1951) 幽霊図Nov 23, 2018
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The famous "ghost scroll painting" by Shimizu Setsudo at Tokugen-in Temple in Kiyotaki, Maibara, Shiga.清水節堂(1876–1951) 幽霊図Nov 23, 2018
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The famous "ghost scroll painting" by Shimizu Setsudo. The ghost seems like it's stepping out of the picture. The scroll is displayed only during certain months.清水節堂(1876–1951) 幽霊図Nov 23, 2018
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Statue of Saicho on the right side of the main altar.Nov 23, 2018
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Altar inside Tokugen-in temple's Hondo main hall.Nov 23, 2018
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.Nov 23, 2018
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.Nov 23, 2018
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View of Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.Nov 23, 2018
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View of Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.Nov 23, 2018
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View of Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.Nov 23, 2018
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in Temple garden in autumn.Nov 23, 2018
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View of Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.Nov 23, 2018
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Pay the small admission and enjoy the garden and see inside the Hondo main hall. This is inside the Kyakuden (Guest Hall). 客殿Nov 23, 2018
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On the left is the Hondo. The building on the right is the entrance. Pay the small admission and see the inner garden on weekends and spring/fall season.Nov 23, 2018
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Tokugen-in temple's Hondo main hall. Tokugen-in belongs to the Tendai Buddhist sect, Enryakuji School. It was founded by 1283 when Kyogoku Ujinobu built the original Hondo Hall. Ujinobu started the Kyogoku Clan. 本堂Nov 23, 2018
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Front entrance to temple grounds.Nov 23, 2018
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Nice place to relax and talk while viewing the garden. Tourists maycome by the busloads in autumn though.Nov 23, 2018
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They also serve tea to guests.Nov 23, 2018
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.Nov 23, 2018
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.Nov 23, 2018
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.Nov 23, 2018
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.Nov 23, 2018
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.Nov 23, 2018
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Tokugen-in Temple is also famous for autumn leaves in mid-November.Nov 23, 2018
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Gingko leavesNov 28, 2014
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Kiyotaki Jinja ShrineNov 28, 2014
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple's three-story pagodaNov 28, 2014
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Red maples at the temple entrance.Nov 28, 2014
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Red maples near the entrance to Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple.Nov 28, 2014
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Leaving Kiyotaki amid cherry blossoms in Maibara.Apr 17, 2011
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Bentenjima in Kiyotaki.Apr 17, 2011
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Another temple in Kiyotaki.Apr 17, 2011
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Going back.Apr 17, 2011
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View from the hill.Apr 17, 2011
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The first Kyogoku grave, that of Ujinobu, the founder of the Kyogoku Clan. 氏信Apr 17, 2011
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The narrow upper level has 18 gravestones, starting with the first Kyogoku Clan leader Ujinobu on the right.Apr 17, 2011
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There are steps to go up the hill where there are more Kyogoku graves. These are for the older Kyogoku members, starting with the founder of the Kyogoku Clan.Apr 17, 2011
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Grave of Kyogoku Takamochi, third lord of Marugame in Shikoku. 京極高或Apr 17, 2011
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Grave of Kyogoku Takatoyo, second lord of Marugame in Shikoku. 京極高豊Apr 17, 2011
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Two lesser graves for Kyogoku Tadataka (京極忠高) and Takakazu (京極高和), the eldest son of Takatsugu.Apr 17, 2011
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Kyogoku Takanori's (1718-1763) grave. He was the fourth lord of Marugame in Shikoku. 京極高矩Apr 17, 2011
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Kyogoku Takanaka's (1754-1811) grave. He was the fifth lord of Marugame in Shikoku. 京極高中Apr 17, 2011
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Kyogoku Takatsugu's grave.Apr 17, 2011
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Inside Kyogoku Takatsugu's grave.Apr 17, 2011
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Kyogoku Takatsugu's grave.Apr 17, 2011
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Kyogoku Takanori (1718-1763) and Kyogoku Takanaka's (1754-1811) graves.Apr 17, 2011
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Kyogoku Takatsugi and Kyogoku Takanori's (1718-1763) graveApr 17, 2011
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Graves of Kyogoku Takayoshi (京極 高美), Takatoo (京極 高迢), and Takamasa (京極高政). They were much less prominent.Apr 17, 2011
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Epitaph 碑文Apr 17, 2011
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Graves of the Tadotsu Clan (多度津藩), a branch of the Kyogoku who ruled in Marugame. From left to right, Kyogoku Takateru (高琢), Takakata (高賢), Takabumi (高文), Takayoshi (高慶), and Takamichi (高通). National Historic SiteApr 17, 2011
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Layout of Kyogoku Clan graves at Tokugen-in temple. There is a lower level and an upper level of graves on a slope accessible by stairs. Although Ujinobu was the first to make it the clan's family temple, it was quite dilapidated by Takatoyo's tApr 17, 2011
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Kyogoku Clan graves at Tokugen-in temple. Kyogoku Takatoyo, the 22nd Kyogoku Clan leader, renamed the temple Tokugen-in after the posthumous Buddhist name of his father Takakazu.Apr 17, 2011
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About the Kyogoku Clan graves at Tokugen-in temple. It was Kyogoku Takatoyo, lord of Marugame in Shikoku, who in 1672 acquired the temple land and gathered all the Kyogoku graves scattered in the area to Tokugen-in.Apr 17, 2011
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About the Doyo Sakuracherry tree.Apr 17, 2011
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Altar-type statues of Kyogoku clan members.Apr 17, 2011
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Altar in Tokugen-in's Mortuary Hall. 位牌堂Apr 17, 2011
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Portrait of Hatsu, wife of Kyogoku Takatsugu and one of the three Azai sisters.Apr 17, 2011
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The corridor has a few exhibits.Apr 17, 2011
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Corridor from the Hondo to the Mortuary Hall (Ihaido). 位牌堂Apr 17, 2011
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Altar on the left of the main altar in the Hondo with Fudomyoo at center. In the background on the right is the famous "ghost scroll painting." The ghost seems like it's stepping out of the picture. 絹本淡彩(けんぽんたん�Like Sadako stepping out of your TV...Apr 17, 2011
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Inside Tokugen-in temple's Hondo main hall. There's not much room in front of the altar.Apr 17, 2011
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After viewing the garden, you can see inside the temple.Apr 17, 2011
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Garden of Tokugen-in temple in April. The temple was named after Kyogoku Ujinobu's posthumous Buddhist name。庭園Apr 17, 2011
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Garden of Tokugen-in temple in April. 庭園Apr 17, 2011
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The Guest Hall has this veranda where we can sit and admire the garden. They also served us tea.Apr 17, 2011
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Guest Hall and garden at Tokugen-in temple.Apr 17, 2011
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Tokugen-in is the family temple of the Kyogoku Clan. Inside the Kyakuden (Guest Hall). 客殿Apr 17, 2011
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Weeping cherries and Tokugen-in temple building in the background.Apr 17, 2011
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Three-story Pagoda at Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple, Maibara, Shiga. The pagoda was built by Kyogoku Takatoyo, the 22nd Kyogoku Clan leader. in 1672.Apr 17, 2011
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The second cherry tree and the Three-story Pagoda at Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple, Maibara, Shiga.Apr 17, 2011
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The second cherry tree and the Three-story Pagoda at Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple, Maibara, Shiga.Apr 17, 2011
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Benches for viewing the cherry trees, made by the local Kashiwabara Jr. High School. Apr 17, 2011
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Weeping cherry tree at Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple, Maibara, Shiga.Apr 17, 2011
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Weeping cherry tree at Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple, Maibara, Shiga.Apr 17, 2011
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Even the second cherry tree has a beautiful shape.Apr 17, 2011
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This is Tokugen-in temple's second Doyo cherry tree, planted in 1977. It is the third-generation tree.Apr 17, 2011
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The two Doyo Sakura trees at Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple in Maibara, Shiga. The left tree is older.Apr 17, 2011
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You can see the second weeping cherry tree in the distance. Both cherry trees are called "Doyo Sakura" since the original tree was planted by Kyogoku Doyo.Apr 17, 2011
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Supporting poles prop up the branches of this grand old sakura tree.Apr 17, 2011
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This was still not in full bloom. Maybe 80%.Apr 17, 2011
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This older cherry tree is about 10 meters high and a trunk 2.3 meters in diameter.Apr 17, 2011
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Tokugen-in temple has two weeping cherry trees. This is the older one, about 300 years old. The original cherry tree was planted by Kyogoku Doyo in the 14th century.Apr 17, 2011
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Tokugen-in temple's weeping cherry tree. The shape and color are outstanding and it's a noted tourist attraction in spring. MAPApr 17, 2011
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Front wall of Tokugen-in temple in Kiyotaki. Apr 17, 2011
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Path to Tokugen-in temple in Kiyotaki in spring.Apr 17, 2011
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This path used to be lined with secondary temples affiliated with Tokugen-in.Apr 17, 2011
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The path to Tokugen-in temple in Kiyotaki is lined with cherry blossoms.Apr 17, 2011
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Path to Tokugen-in temple in Kiyotaki. Apr 17, 2011
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Stone lantern and Kiyotaki welcome sign.Apr 17, 2011
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Kiyotaki welcome sign.Apr 17, 2011
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Approaching Kiyotaki, a small settlement next to a mountain.Apr 17, 2011
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Cherry blossoms greet you at the entrance to Kiyotaki.Apr 17, 2011
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple (Seiryuji Tokugen-in) is a pleasant 20-min. walk from JR Kashiwabara Station on the Tokaido Line. In April, it is noted for cherry blossoms. You will also see these cherry trees next to Kashiwabara Junior High School on the way.Apr 17, 2011
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Mt. Ibuki and cherry trees near Kiyotaki.Apr 17, 2011
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Kiyotaki Jinja ShrineNov 06, 2008
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View from Kiyotaki Jinja ShrineNov 06, 2008
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Bridge to Kiyotaki Jinja ShrineNov 06, 2008
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Kiyotaki Jinja Shrine 清滝神社Nov 06, 2008
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KiyotakiNov 06, 2008
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Adjacent to Tokugen-in temple is Kiyotaki Jinja Shrine with stone lanterns.Nov 06, 2008
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Bottom of slopeNov 06, 2008
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Kannon at the top of the slope.Nov 06, 2008
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Kannon statuesNov 06, 2008
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Close-up of Kannon statueNov 06, 2008
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Path to Kannon statues on a slope next to the temple.Nov 06, 2008
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Temple wallNov 06, 2008
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The first Kyogoku grave, that of Ujinobu, the founder of the Kyogoku Clan.Nov 06, 2008
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View from the upper level Kyogoku graves.Nov 06, 2008
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Graves of the Tadotsu Clan (多度津藩), a branch of the Kyogoku who ruled in Marugame. From left to right, Kyogoku Takateru (高琢), Takakata (高賢), Takabumi (高文), Takayoshi (高慶), and Takamichi (高通).Nov 06, 2008
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The first Kyogoku grave, that of Ujinobu, the founder of the Kyogoku Clan.Nov 06, 2008
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Kyogoku clan gravesNov 06, 2008
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Entrance to Kyogoku graves. 京極Nov 06, 2008
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Grave of Kyogoku Takatsugi, husband of Hatsu, one of the Azai sisters.Nov 06, 2008
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About Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple's three-story pagoda.Nov 06, 2008
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Kyogoku clan graves. Grave of Kyogoku Takatsugi is on the left.Nov 06, 2008
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple's three-story pagoda.Nov 06, 2008
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Famous cherry tree (in fall)Nov 06, 2008
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple's three-story pagoda in Maibara, Shiga.Nov 06, 2008
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple's three-story pagodaNov 06, 2008
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple's three-story pagodaNov 06, 2008
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Three-story pagodaNov 06, 2008
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Entrance to Kiyotaki Tokugen-in temple.Nov 06, 2008
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Stone markerNov 06, 2008
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Red maple leavesNov 06, 2008
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More autumn foliage outside the back corner of Tokugen-in.Nov 06, 2008
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Cherry tree path to Tokugen-in Temple.Nov 06, 2008
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Path to Tokugen-in Temple. The temple bell indicates that there was a temple here. Tokugen-in had a number of subordinate temples here. They have all gone.Nov 06, 2008
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Road to Kiyotaki Tokugen-in Temple in autumn. Tokugen-in is also noted for autumn leaves.Nov 06, 2008
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Within walking distance from Kashiwabara-juku is Kiyotaki village in the distance at the foot of the mountain. 清滝Nov 06, 2008
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