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Ebisu on a palanquin.Jan 16, 2007
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Start of the procession's return trip from the shrine.とんぼりリバーウォーク→大和屋→道頓堀東映→B1角座（10：00）→松竹座→戎橋橋詰→千日前国際劇場→吉本会館→今宮戎神社（12：10頃）→なんばCITY→高島屋→大丸→大和屋Jan 16, 2007
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GeishaJan 16, 2007
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GeishaJan 16, 2007
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Fuku-musume or Lucky MaidensJan 16, 2007
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Miss Ebisu-bashi Runner-upJan 16, 2007
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Miss Ebisu-bashi Runner-upJan 16, 2007
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Miss Ebisu-bashiJan 16, 2007
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The Fuku-musume or Lucky Maidens are all nice-looking.Jan 16, 2007
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Kimono-clad beauties, winners of some Miss contest.Jan 16, 2007
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Fuku-musume or Lucky MaidenJan 16, 2007
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Fuku-musume or Lucky MaidensJan 16, 2007
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Geisha on palanquin.Jan 16, 2007
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The procession includes geisha and other celebrities.Jan 16, 2007
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Even a bunraku puppet walks in the parade.Jan 16, 2007
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Omikuji fortune paper strips for sale at 200 yen.Jan 16, 2007
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Good Luck Palanquin procession on Jan. 10. They are entering the shrine's East Gate. 宝恵駕籠Jan 16, 2007
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Omikuji fortune paper stripsJan 16, 2007
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Even gaijin shrine maidens decorate bamboo branches or rakes. Toka Ebisu, Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, OsakaJan 16, 2007
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Fully-loaded "lucky rake."Jan 16, 2007
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More stalls behind the shrine.Jan 16, 2007
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Sacred dance performed at cost.Jan 16, 2007
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Good-looking shrine maidens decorate bamboo branches or rakes.Jan 16, 2007
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Shrine maidens decorate bamboo branches or rakes.Jan 16, 2007
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2007 is the Year of the Boar, decoration created by over 500 students at a local elementary and junior high school.Jan 16, 2007
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Even gaijin shrine maidens decorate bamboo branches or rakes. Toka Ebisu, Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, OsakaJan 16, 2007
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Toka Ebisu, Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, OsakaJan 16, 2007
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Higashi-mon east gateJan 16, 2007
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Shrine maidens decorate bamboo branches or rakes.Jan 16, 2007
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Higashi-mon east gateJan 16, 2007
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People line up to decorate their free bamboo branches with various lucky decorations.Jan 16, 2007
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Hauling away the old New Year's decorations.Jan 16, 2007
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Shrine maidens happily sell and attach lucky decorations on the branches.Jan 16, 2007
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New Year's decorations trashed at the shrine to be burned.Jan 16, 2007
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The shrine rakes in the money on its most important day of the year, Jan. 10.Jan 16, 2007
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Empty branches waiting for all the trimmings (at a price).Jan 16, 2007
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Money pitJan 16, 2007
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Who says money can't buy happiness?Jan 16, 2007
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Here you go...Jan 16, 2007
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Replenishing the supply of bamboo branches.Jan 16, 2007
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Giving out free bamboo branches under the giant umbrella.Jan 16, 2007
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The small bamboo branches festoon the huge crowd on Jan. 10.Jan 16, 2007
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Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, OsakaJan 16, 2007
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A giant umbrella serves as the roof.Jan 16, 2007
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Torii and entrance to Imamiya Ebisu ShrineJan 16, 2007
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Imamiya Ebisu ShrineJan 16, 2007
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Path near the shrine is filled with street stalls selling Ebisu decorations and charms.Jan 16, 2007
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Imamiya Ebisu Shrine is dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, representing business prosperity. On Jan. 9-11 (centering on the 10th), the shrine holds one of Japan's largest Toka Ebisu festivals to pray for good business. The festival is perhaps Japan's most commercial festival where souvenirs and trinkets for business prosperity are sold. Photo: The road from the subway station to the shrine is decorated.Jan 16, 2007
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Ebisu decorationsJan 16, 2007
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Hokuriku Line train to Omi-Shiotsu Station and new train stationJan 16, 2007
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West side of station as seen from the train platform.Jan 16, 2007
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New train platform and station buildingJan 16, 2007
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Entrance to an ancient tumulus (No entry)Jan 16, 2007
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Sky over Ryuo-cho townJan 16, 2007
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Lookout pointJan 16, 2007
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Ferns all overJan 16, 2007
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Trail going down the middle of the mountain.Jan 16, 2007
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FernsJan 16, 2007
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View of central Ryuo-cho town from Mt. Yukinoyama.Jan 16, 2007
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Water barrels in case of fire.Jan 16, 2007
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Ryuo-cho town as seen from YukinoyamaJan 16, 2007
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Looking toward Higashi-Omi.Jan 16, 2007
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View from top of YukinoyamaJan 16, 2007
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This trail was much more scenic.Jan 16, 2007
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Top of Yukinoyama. 雪野山 頂上Jan 16, 2007
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View from top of YukinoyamaJan 16, 2007
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View from top of YukinoyamaJan 16, 2007
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Top of Yukinoyama at 308 meters elevation. The views are obstructed by many trees. 雪野山 頂上Jan 16, 2007
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View from YukinoyamaJan 16, 2007
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Map of hiking trails on Yukinoyama. It takes about 90-120 min. to go up and down the mountain. There are some fine views from the trails.Jan 16, 2007
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View from top of YukinoyamaJan 16, 2007
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1st lookout point, too many trees in the way.Jan 16, 2007
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Trail flanked by fernsJan 16, 2007
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View of Ryuo-cho town from Mt. Yukinoyama.Jan 16, 2007
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Mountain God Memorial 山の神Jan 16, 2007
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FernsJan 16, 2007
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Hiking trail on Mt. Yukinoyama.Jan 16, 2007
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Tenjin Shrine 天神社Jan 16, 2007
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Tenjin Shrine, reconstructing the shrine. Ryuo-cho, Shiga. 天神社Jan 16, 2007
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Ryuoji Temple 龍王寺Jan 16, 2007
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Ryuoji Temple 龍王寺Jan 16, 2007
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Ryuoji Temple 龍王寺Jan 16, 2007
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Ryuoji Temple belongs to the Tendai Sect. 龍王寺Jan 16, 2007
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Hino River 日野川Jan 16, 2007
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Mt. Yukinoyama and Ryuoji Temple. MAPJan 16, 2007
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Hino River 日野川Jan 16, 2007
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Mt. Yukinoyama and Hino River 雪野山と日野川Jan 16, 2007
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Mt. Yukinoyama and Hino River 雪野山と日野川Jan 16, 2007
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To Mt. YukinoyamaJan 16, 2007
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Road to Mt. Yukinoyama, an ancient mountain and home to over 200 tumuli built during the 5th to 7th centuries. In 2013, it was designated as a National Historic Site.Jan 16, 2007
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Approaching Kawamori. 川守Jan 16, 2007
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Kawamori bus stop, nearest to Mt. Yukinoyama.Jan 16, 2007
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The festival ended quickly. A lot faster than the Katsube Shrine's Fire Festival held at the same time.Jan 15, 2007
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Fire truck and burnt torch.Jan 15, 2007
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Fire hydrant and hose just in case.Jan 15, 2007
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Great way to warm up.Jan 15, 2007
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Taming the firre.Jan 15, 2007
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Before the torches burnt out completely, the men hauled away each torch one by one.Jan 15, 2007
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Sumiyoshi Shrine Fire Festival, Moriyama, Shiga Pref. on the second Sat. of January.Jan 15, 2007
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Sumiyoshi Shrine Fire FestivalJan 15, 2007
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The fire at its peak was very hot to the skin. Sumiyoshi Shrine Fire Festival, Moriyama, Shiga in late Jan.Jan 15, 2007
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First man lights the giant torches. This was around 7:45 pm.Jan 15, 2007
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The torches burn within seconds.Jan 15, 2007
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The torches burnt out within a few minutes.Jan 15, 2007
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More men light the torches. The straw ignited almosty immediateely and no kerosene was used.Jan 15, 2007
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Men in loincloths beat the wall in a building, then came out with small torches.Jan 15, 2007
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Sumiyoshi ShrineJan 15, 2007
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Back of the torch heads.Jan 15, 2007
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Torches are bunched together.Jan 15, 2007
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Straw-covered torches.Jan 15, 2007
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Sumiyoshi Shrine and the six giant torches.Jan 15, 2007
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Torch stemJan 15, 2007
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Side view of torches.Jan 15, 2007
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Head of torch. Different shape from Katsube Shrine's torches.Jan 15, 2007
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Sumiyoshi Shrine and the six giant torches.Jan 15, 2007
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Sumiyoshi Shrine is on the west side of JR Moriyama Station. This side has an area called "Fuke" written with the same kanji for "uwaki" (cheating on your partner).I wonder what married couples think of living in this area...Jan 15, 2007
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Sumiyoshi Shrine torii. Notice the torches inside the shrine. 住吉神社 MAPEvery Jan., both this shrine and Katsube Shrine light giant torches for the festival's climax. Unfortunately, you cannot see the festival at both shrines since they are held around the same time. Sumiyoshi Shrine's fire festival is smaller with fewer (six) torches which represent the head of the slain dragon.Jan 15, 2007
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Corner sculptureJan 12, 2007
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Heiwado as seen from the station terrace.Jan 12, 2007
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To Omi-Shiotsu and Tsuruga, Fukui.Jan 12, 2007
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Old station building being torn down.Jan 12, 2007
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Old pedestrian overpass being torn down.Jan 12, 2007
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West side as seen from the platform.Jan 12, 2007
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What you see when you come out of the turnstile.Jan 12, 2007
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As seen from the train platform.Jan 12, 2007
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Turnstile to go out.Jan 12, 2007
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West side. Nagahama Castle.Jan 12, 2007
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Corridor as seen from the west (Lake Biwa) side.Jan 12, 2007
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West side parking lot.Jan 12, 2007
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Terrace facing south and looking at the west side.Jan 12, 2007
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Narrow terrace facing Heiwado.Jan 12, 2007
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Terrace facing south and looking at the west side. Nagahama Castle in background.Jan 12, 2007
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Terrace facing south.Jan 12, 2007
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Waiting room and tourist info office. This room has been removed and replaced by a walkway to the new Mondecool Heiwado store.Jan 12, 2007
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As seen from the west side.Jan 12, 2007
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WindowJan 12, 2007
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Waiting room. Smaller than the old one. This room has been removed and replaced by a walkway to the new Mondecool Heiwado store. Jan 12, 2007
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MementosJan 12, 2007
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Waiting room and tourist info office. This room has been removed and replaced in 2014 by a walkway to the new Mondecool Heiwado store.Jan 12, 2007
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Corridor to turnstile and west (Lake Biwa) side of the station.Jan 12, 2007
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Turnstile entrance. Notice the high (and hllow) ceiling. No air conditioning.Jan 12, 2007
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Outside on the terrace facing south at Nagahama Station. The small waiting room has been removed and replaced by a walkway to the new Mondecool Heiwado store.Jan 12, 2007
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Turnstile entranceJan 12, 2007
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Escalator to enter and exit the East (Ibuki) side of the station.Jan 12, 2007
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Name plate with "Nagahama Eki" in old kanji characters.Jan 12, 2007
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The old Nagahama train station building being torn down in Jan. 2007.Jan 12, 2007
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The old Nagahama train station building being torn down in Jan. 2007.Jan 12, 2007
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Ground floor of new train station building.Jan 12, 2007
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The old train station building being torn down on the right in Jan. 2007.Jan 12, 2007
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The old train station building being torn down on the right in Jan. 2007.Jan 12, 2007
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Tamakurabe Clear SpringJan 07, 2007
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Tamakurabe Clear Spring 日本武尊ゆかりの泉「玉倉部の清水」Jan 07, 2007
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Cavern exitJan 07, 2007
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Tamakurabe Clear Spring was where Yamato Takeru-no-Mikoto got cured by drinking the water after encountering poison mist on Mt. Ibuki.Jan 07, 2007
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Rainbow trout in the clear (and cold) spring waters.Jan 07, 2007
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Giant's Leg 巨人の足Jan 07, 2007
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Height of the cavern is barely enough for an adult to walk througgh.Jan 07, 2007
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The cavern is 518 meters long, taking 20 min. to walk it.Jan 07, 2007
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Paleozoic fossilJan 07, 2007
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There are no stairs so you can even take a baby stroller.Jan 07, 2007
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Entrance to cavern.Jan 07, 2007
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Sekigahara Stalactite Cavern parking lot. The blue-roof building is a souvenir shop and restaurant.Jan 07, 2007
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Inside cavern.Jan 07, 2007
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Memorial for the fallen warriors at the Battle of Sekigahara, built in 2000, the 400th anniversary.Jan 06, 2007
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Tokugawa allies at his base campJan 06, 2007
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Evidence of victoryJan 06, 2007
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Memorial for the fallen warriors at the Battle of SekigaharaJan 06, 2007
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Ishida Mitsunari on Mt. SasaoyamaJan 06, 2007
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Sekigahara WarlandJan 06, 2007
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Heads of the enemyJan 06, 2007
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Tokugawa Ieyasu inspecting the head of his enemies at his base campJan 06, 2007
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Tokugawa Ieyasu at his base campJan 06, 2007
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Ishida Mitsunari on Mt. SasaoyamaJan 06, 2007
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Hand-to-hand combatJan 06, 2007
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Kobayakawa Hideaki on Mt. Matsuo who turned against Ishida Mitsunari and helped Ieyasu win the battle.Jan 06, 2007
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Battle Museum 合戦資料館Jan 06, 2007
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Yamauchi KazutoyoJan 06, 2007
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Entrance to Sekigahara WarlandJan 06, 2007
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Matchlock gunsJan 06, 2007
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Warland pathJan 06, 2007
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Inside museum with a map of the battleJan 06, 2007
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Battle of Sekigahara signboard at Sekigahara Station, Western ForcesJan 06, 2007
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Battle of Sekigahara signboard at Sekigahara StationJan 06, 2007
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JR Sekigahara Station platformJan 06, 2007
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Battle of Sekigahara signboard at Sekigahara StationJan 06, 2007
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Battle of Sekigahara signboard at Sekigahara Station, Eastern ForcesJan 06, 2007
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JR Sekigahara Station platformJan 06, 2007
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Weapons used in battleJan 06, 2007
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Warlord banners, left to right: Kuroda, Fukushima, Honda, and Tokugawa.Jan 06, 2007
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Profiles of Western ForcesJan 06, 2007
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Inside Sekigahara Town History and Folklore Museum 関ヶ原町歴史民俗資料館Jan 06, 2007
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Illustration of Mt. Matsuo where Lord Kobayakawa Hideaki was based.Jan 06, 2007
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Samurai armor with matchlock gun bullet holes.Created by an experiment with matchlock gun fired at the body armor at over 50 meters aways, piercing both the front and back body armor.Jan 06, 2007
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Sekigahara Town History and Folklore Museum 関ヶ原町歴史民俗資料館Jan 06, 2007
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2nd floorJan 06, 2007
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Conch shell for battle.Jan 06, 2007
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Marker for Tokugawa Ieyasu's Final Base CampJan 06, 2007
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Warlord bannersJan 06, 2007
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Profiles of neutral armiesJan 06, 2007
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Explanatory map of the Battle of SekigaharaJan 06, 2007
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Ishida Mitsunari, age 41 at the time of the battleJan 06, 2007
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