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Site of the Battle of Anegawa in Nagahama. More Anegawa photos here.May 14, 2012
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The expo focuses on the Battle of Anegawa, but it does not provide shuttle buses to the battle site and this battle memorial.May 14, 2012
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Also not included in the expo is Ishida Mitsunari's birthplace in Nagahama. Accessible by bus from Nagahama Station. A short ride. More birthplace photos here.May 14, 2012
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Very strange that Nagahama Castle is not included in the Sengoku Expo. It's a museum and a mus-see in Nagahama. More Nagahama Castle photos here.May 14, 2012
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Chikubushima has notable shrines and temples like Hogonji. This Karamon Gate is a National Treasure. More Chikubushima photos here.May 14, 2012
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Chikubushima island is officially included in the Sengoku Expo. Accessible by boat from Nagahama Port.May 14, 2012
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Nagahama PavilionMay 14, 2012
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Nagahama PavilionMay 14, 2012
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The Nagahama Pavilion includes a few exhibits, including kimono.May 14, 2012
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The Nagahama Pavilion shows the history of NHK Taiga Drama series over the last 50 years. Almost the same as last year's Go and Azai Sisters Expo.May 14, 2012
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Across from the Nagahama Hikiyama Museum is the Nagahama Pavilion. In 2011 for the Go and Azai Sisters Expo paviion, this was the Nagahama Kurokabe Rekishi Drama 50-saku-kan (長浜黒壁・歴史ドラマ50作館).May 14, 2012
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Hikiyama Festival Museum.May 14, 2012
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Hikiyama Festival Museum.May 14, 2012
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Way to the Nagahama Pavilion.May 14, 2012
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A hime princess posing in the shopping arcade in Nagahama, Shiga.May 14, 2012
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In front of Nagahama Station.May 14, 2012
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When you get out of Nagahama Station, you see this sign/map showing the way to the Nagahama Pavilion, a short walk.May 14, 2012
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More Go and Azai Sisters Expo photos here.May 14, 2012
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These were displayed at last year's Azai Sisters Expo.May 14, 2012
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Go and Azai Sisters Memorial HallMay 14, 2012
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Go and Azai Sisters Memorial HallMay 14, 2012
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Go and Azai Sisters Memorial HallMay 14, 2012
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Go and Azai Sisters Memorial HallMay 14, 2012
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The tourist gift shop has a Go and Azai Sisters Memorial Hall. Good to visit if you missed last year's expo.May 14, 2012
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Tourist gift shop.May 14, 2012
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Tourist gift shop.May 14, 2012
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Inside the gift and produce shop. This was where they displayed kimono in 2011. Now a gallery.May 14, 2012
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Inside the gift and produce shop.May 14, 2012
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During the Azai Sisters Expo in 2011, this was the Azai–Go no Drama-kan (浅井・江のドラマ館). Now it's a gift and produce shop.May 14, 2012
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Graves of the Azai clan at May 14, 2012
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Where Azai Nagamasa committed suicide at Odani Castle when it was under attack by Hideyoshi.May 14, 2012
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Odani Castle Honmaru stone wall.May 14, 2012
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View from Mt. Odani.May 14, 2012
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Odani CastleMay 14, 2012
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Giant samurai helmet at the Sengoku Guide Station.May 14, 2012
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Sengoku Guide Station at the foot of Mt. Odani. This is where you board the bus to go up Odani Castle with a tour guide. This was the Odani–Go no Furusato-kan (小谷・江のふるさと館) pavilion during the Azai Sisters Expo in 2011. Only an expo oMay 14, 2012
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Odani Castle Sengoku Historical Museum. Admission 300 yen (not included in the expo ticket price). Can't take photos inside, but there are two small exhibition rooms explaining about the Azai clan and Odani Castle. No English.May 14, 2012
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Bus goes to Odani Castle Sengoku Historical Museum (小谷城戦国歴史資) opened in fall 2007. The museum is in the valley adjacent to Mt. Odani.May 14, 2012
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Bus stop at Azai Paviion. Next stop is the Odani area.May 14, 2012
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Inside Itohime no Yakata. Mannequins inside. More photos of Azai Folk Museum here.May 14, 2012
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This is the Itohime no Yakata which shows Azai's silk production history. 糸姫の館May 14, 2012
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Inside the Blacksmith's Workplace is this exhibit of blacksmiths at work.May 14, 2012
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Next to Shichirinkan is this small Blacksmith's Workplace.May 14, 2012
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Old toilet inside Shichirinkan, a former blacksmith's house. 七りん館May 14, 2012
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Inside Shichirinkan, a former blacksmith's house. 七りん館May 14, 2012
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The thatched-roof house is Shichirinkan, a former blacksmith's house. 七りん館May 14, 2012
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Depicting the escape of Ichi and the three Azai sisters from Odani Castle as it was attacked by Hideyoshi.May 14, 2012
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Second floor of Azai Pavilion has mannequins of the Azai family with the three Azai sisters as infants.May 14, 2012
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First floor of Azai Pavilion.May 14, 2012
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Model of Mt. Odani.May 14, 2012
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Small theater showing a video of the Battle of Anegawa.May 14, 2012
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Inside the Azai Paviion is this small theater showing a video of the Battle of Anegawa.May 14, 2012
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On the right is Itohime no Yakata which shows Azai's silk production history. 糸姫の館May 14, 2012
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The thatched-roof house in the middle is Shichirinkan, a former blacksmith's house. 七りん館May 14, 2012
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The Azai Paviion is this Folk Studies Museum or Kyodo Gakushu-kan. It centers on the history of Odani Castle and three generations of the Azai Clan. 郷土学習館May 14, 2012
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Map of Azai Folk History Museum which is a complex of small museum buildings including two thatched-roof homes.May 14, 2012
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Entrance to Azai Folk History Museum where one of the buildings is the expo's Azai Paviion. Admission 300 yen.May 14, 2012
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Azai Folk History Museum 浅井歴史民俗資料館(お市の里)May 14, 2012
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Route of the expo shuttle bus from Nagahama Station.May 14, 2012
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Route of the expo shuttle bus from Nagahama Station. It goes to Kunimoto Gun Museum, Azai Pavilion (Folk Museum), and Odani Castle Guide Station where you can catch the bus to visit Odani Castle.May 14, 2012
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Bus stop in central Nagahama nearest to the Nagahama Pavilion. Bus pass is 500 yen for all day.May 14, 2012
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There are no buses connecting Kinomoto to Nagahama. So take the train. Central Nagahama and the bus stop to visit Azai Folk Museum and Odani Castle.May 14, 2012
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Samurai monument at the top of Mt. Shizugatake. More Mt. Shizugatake photos here.May 14, 2012
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Top of Mt. Shizugatake accessible by chair lift. Great views at the top of Lake Biwa and Lake Yogo.May 14, 2012
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Buses leave Kinomoto Station every 30 min. from 9:45 am to 4:15 pm. It takes less than 10 min. to Mt. Shizugatake.May 14, 2012
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Bus stop at Kinomoto Station to visit Mt. Shizugatake. May 14, 2012
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You could even dress up as a train conductor.May 14, 2012
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Inside the old Kinomoto Station. They made it photo op place with a steam locomotive photo in the background.May 14, 2012
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Old Kinomoto Station has been totally renovated.May 14, 2012
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Model of the Battle of Shizugatake site at Mt. Shizugatake and Lake Yogo. It explained how the forces of both sides gathered in this area and fought/retreated.May 14, 2012
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The Kinomoto Pavilion centers on the Battle of Shizugatake in May 1583 between Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Shibata Katsuie who lost.May 14, 2012
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A guide explains about the Battle of Shizugatake inside the Kinomoto Pavilion.May 14, 2012
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Inside the Kinomoto Pavilion.May 14, 2012
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When I got to the Kinomoto Pavilion, this samurai drama group was there posing for photos with tourists.May 14, 2012
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Kinomoto expo pavilion. 戦国大河きのもと館May 14, 2012
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Banners with the names of the seven spearing samurai.May 14, 2012
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When you reach Hokkoku Kaido road where you see the Jizo-in temple, turn right. May 14, 2012
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Expo banners also line the way to the Kinomoto pavilion.May 14, 2012
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The way to the Kinomoto pavilion is marked with these signboards pointing the way by one of the seven "spearing" samurai famous for fighting in the Battle of Shizugatake.May 14, 2012
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The main pavilion in Kinomoto is a short walk from Kinomoto Station. Jizo-zaka sloping road going to the Hokkoku Kaido road.May 14, 2012
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Since the main expo pavilion is in Kinomoto, I started in Kinomoto. The expo focuses on the Battle of Shizugatake and Anegawa River.May 14, 2012
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Mitsunari-kun is the official mascot of the Nagahama Sengoku Taiga Furusato-haku expo. The expo highlights three areas of interest in Nagahama: Odani Castle and Azai, Kinomoto and Mt. Shizugatake, and central Nagahama and Chikubushima island.May 14, 2012
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Nagahama Sengoku Taiga Furusato-haku, or Nagahama Warring States Hometown Expo, is a feudal history expo being held from March 24 to Dec. 2, 2012. JR Kinomoto Station on the Hokuriku Line is abuzz during the expo.May 14, 2012
   
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