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Tokugawa Ieyasu's Final Base Camp at Jinbano. At 10 am, he moved here from Mt. Momokubari to be closer to the front line. 陣場野 徳川家康最後陣跡Jan 06, 2007
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CannonJan 06, 2007
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Marker for Tokugawa Ieyasu's Final Base CampJan 06, 2007
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Statue of Lord Takenaka Hanbei 竹中半兵衛重治Jan 06, 2007
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Unique helmets worn by warlords on the battlefield.Jan 06, 2007
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Illustration of Tokugawa Ieyasu's Final Base Camp where he inspected the heads of his defeated enemies.Jan 06, 2007
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Explanatory map of the Battle of SekigaharaJan 06, 2007
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Battlefield as seen from the final battle site. Thousands died here. The battlefield is a small plain surrounded by hills and mountains.Jan 06, 2007
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Sekigahara Town History and Folklore Museum 関ヶ原町歴史民俗資料館Near Tokugawa Ieyasu's Final Base Camp.Jan 06, 2007
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Lookout deck with a bird's eye view of the battlefield.Jan 06, 2007
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Marker for Tokugawa Ieyasu's Final Base CampJan 06, 2007
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Tokugawa Ieyasu's Final Base Camp at Jinbano 陣場野 徳川家康最後陣跡Jan 06, 2007
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Inside Tokugawa Ieyasu's Final Base CampJan 06, 2007
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Monument for the final battle. By 1 pm, Ishida's Western Forces fell apart, and Ishida fled the scene at 2 pm. 決戦地Jan 06, 2007
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Tokugawa Ieyasu's Final Base Camp at Jinbano 陣場野 徳川家康最後陣跡Jan 06, 2007
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Mt. Sasaoyama and stone monument marking Ishida Mitsunari's base camp.Jan 06, 2007
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Sekigahara Battlefield and Mt. Matsuo 関ヶ原古戦場Jan 06, 2007
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Monument for the final battle, about 1 km in front of Mt. Sasaoyama, where the fighting was the fiercest. 決戦地The left banner has the Ishida Mitsunari's crest and the right banner has the Tokugawa crest.Jan 06, 2007
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Map on lookout deck.Jan 06, 2007
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Sekigahara Battlefield, now occupied mainly by rice paddies, a school, and homes. 関ヶ原古戦場Jan 06, 2007
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Steps up to the top of Mt. Sasaoyama.Jan 06, 2007
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Top of Mt. Sasaoyama and stone monumentJan 06, 2007
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Mt. Sasaoyama and stone monument marking Ishida Mitsunari's base camp.Jan 06, 2007
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Top of Mt. SasaoyamaJan 06, 2007
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Mt. Sasaoyama and stone marker. 笹尾山Jan 06, 2007
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Barriers and steps looking down the slope.Jan 06, 2007
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Lookout deck on Mt. Sasao. 笹尾山Jan 06, 2007
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Ishida Mitsunari's banner with his family crest.Jan 06, 2007
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Foot of Mt. Sasaoyama, Ishida Mitsunari's base camp. 笹尾山 石田三成陣跡Jan 06, 2007
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Defensive barriers on Mt. Sasaoyama, Ishida Mitsunari's base camp. 笹尾山 石田三成陣跡Jan 06, 2007
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Foot of Mt. Sasao, Ishida Mitsunari's base camp. 笹尾山 石田三成陣跡Jan 06, 2007
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Mt. Sasaoyama, Ishida Mitsunari's base camp, as seen from the final battlefield. 笹尾山Jan 06, 2007
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HydrangeaJan 02, 2007
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Mizugahama lakeside coffee shop 水ケ浜Jan 02, 2007
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Misty Omi-Hachiman coastJan 02, 2007
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Leaving Okinoshima (we'll be back).Jan 02, 2007
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Narrow alleyJan 02, 2007
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Okinoshima PortJan 02, 2007
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Renmyo was here.Jan 02, 2007
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Shore roadJan 02, 2007
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Neck of Okishima.Jan 02, 2007
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Steps to the larger hillJan 02, 2007
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Okinoshima Port and boat scheduleJan 02, 2007
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Sea wallJan 02, 2007
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Okishima PortJan 02, 2007
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Entering Okinoshima Port. Okishima is the largest island in Lake Biwa. MAPJan 02, 2007
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Side of boatJan 02, 2007
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Okinoshima PortJan 02, 2007
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Misty OkinoshimaJan 02, 2007
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Okinoshima in sightJan 02, 2007
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Leaving Horikiri PortJan 02, 2007
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Misty Omi-Hachiman coastJan 02, 2007
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Boat for Okinoshima at Horikiri PortJan 02, 2007
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Okishima (Okinoshima) is Lake Biwa's largest island inhabited by over 400 residents, mainly into fishing. Short boat ride away from Omi-Hachiman's Horikiri port. MAPJan 02, 2007
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Misty Horikiri Port in Omi-Hachiman. Boats leave here for Okishima island, Lake Biwa's largest island.Jan 02, 2007
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Fishing boats at Horikiri PortJan 02, 2007
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Chikuma Shrine ceremonyJan 02, 2007
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Chikuma Shrine torii 筑摩神社Jan 02, 2007
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Girl with nabe-kanmuri helmet, Nabe-kanmuri Matsuri, Maibara, Shiga Pref.Jan 02, 2007
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Procession along the shore of Lake BiwaJan 02, 2007
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Taking a restJan 02, 2007
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Procession along the shore of Lake BiwaJan 02, 2007
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Girl with nabe-kanmuri helmet, Nabe-kanmuri Matsuri, Maibara, Shiga Pref. Known as one of Shiga's more unusual festivals.Jan 02, 2007
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Nabe-kanmuri Matsuri procession held on May 3 by Chikuma Shrine, Maibara, Shiga Pref.Jan 02, 2007
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Annual festival held on May 3 by Chikuma Shrine. It is a procession along the shore of Lake Biwa featuring eight 8-year-old girls wearing a "nabe" or pot helmet.The shrine is dedicated to the God of Food and the nabe pot is for containing food offerings to the god.Jan 02, 2007
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Nabe-kanmuri Matsuri held on May 3 by Chikuma Shrine. It is a procession along the shore of Lake Biwa featuring eight 8-year-old girls wearing a "nabe" or pot helmet. The shrine is dedicated to the God of Food and the nabe pot is for containing Jan 02, 2007
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MAPJan 02, 2007
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Steamed rice with small clams.Jan 02, 2007
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Seta River and reedsJan 02, 2007
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JR Tokaido Line train tracks crossing Seta RiverJan 02, 2007
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Seta RiverJan 02, 2007
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Ryuogu Hidesato-sha Shrine is also called Hashimori Ninja shrine (橋守神社). Worships Fujiwara Hidesato who killed the monster centipede from Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge and his wife the dragon king's daughter. Shrine built by his descendants.Jan 02, 2007
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JR Tokaido Line train tracks crossing Seta RiverJan 02, 2007
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Bishamonten Temple is also called Unjuji Temple (雲住寺). Also built by built by Fujiwara Hidesato descendants where his swords, spearheads, and family records are kept.Jan 02, 2007
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Seta River and reedsJan 02, 2007
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Near the head of Seta RiverJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle stone lanternJan 02, 2007
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Near Seta Karahashi Bridge is Ryuogu Hidesato-sha Shrine (龍王宮・秀郷社). Worships the Dragon King and Fujiwara Hidesato who killed the giant centipede on Mt. Mikami.Jan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle stone lanternJan 02, 2007
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Bishamonten TempleJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle stone lanternJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle siteJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle gardenJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle gardenJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle stone lanternJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle siteJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle gardenJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle siteJan 02, 2007
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Gate to Seta Castle, Otsu, Shiga Pref. 瀬田城跡Jan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle siteJan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle siteJan 02, 2007
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Gate to Seta Castle ruins 瀬田城跡Jan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle siteJan 02, 2007
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Seta River is very scenic as you leave Lake Biwa.Jan 02, 2007
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Seta Castle ruins 瀬田城跡Jan 02, 2007
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Seta Riverbank and shinkansen bullet trainJan 02, 2007
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Seta RiverbankJan 02, 2007
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Small shells along the riverJan 02, 2007
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Seta River, Shiga Pref. 瀬田川Jan 02, 2007
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Setagawa River boat cruise modeled after the Ichiban-Maru paddlewheel steamboat which cruised on Lake Biwa in the 19th century. In operation during warmer months from Ishiyama-dera port and stopping at Nango Aqua Biwa and Seta-no-karahashi ports.Jan 02, 2007
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Legend of Seta Karahashi Bridge with Fujiwara Hidesato who killed the giant centipede on Mt. Mikami.Jan 02, 2007
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Legend of Seta Karahashi Bridge about Fujiwara Hidesato who killed the giant centipede on Mt. Mikami.Jan 02, 2007
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Seta Karahashi Bridge crossing Seta River is a historically famous bridge.Jan 02, 2007
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Seta Karahashi Bridge from east endJan 02, 2007
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"Karahashi Bridge at Seta" before the new paint job in 2012.Jan 02, 2007
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Seta no Karahashi Bridge, one of the Eight Views of Omi ( Omi Hakkei )Jan 02, 2007
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Seta Karahashi BridgeJan 02, 2007
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Seta Karahashi Bridge, east endJan 02, 2007
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Seta River seen from Seta Karahashi BridgeJan 02, 2007
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Sinking yakata-bune boatJan 02, 2007
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Seta Karahashi Bridge before the new paint job.Jan 02, 2007
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Crossing Seta Karahashi BridgeJan 02, 2007
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Entrance to Seta Karahashi Bridge, west end. MAPJan 02, 2007
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Seta no Karahashi Bridge (stone sign) and Seta River. This was before the bridge got a new paint job in 2012. 瀬田の唐橋Jan 02, 2007
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Freshly pounded mochi with azuki bean pasteJan 01, 2007
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二百年・三百年忌碑Jan 01, 2007
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Basho Matsuo's grave at Gichuji temple, Otsu. 芭蕉の墓Jan 01, 2007
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旅に病で夢は枯野をかけ廻るJan 01, 2007
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Okinado Hall 翁堂Jan 01, 2007
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Okinado Hall with a statue of Basho. 翁堂Jan 01, 2007
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Basho Matsuo's grave at Gichuji temple, Otsu. 芭蕉の墓Jan 01, 2007
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Rear stone: 古池や蛙飛こむ水の音Jan 01, 2007
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Chojitsudo Hondo main hall 朝日堂Jan 01, 2007
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Chojitsudo Hondo altar 朝日堂Jan 01, 2007
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行春をあふミ(おうみ)の人とおしみけるJan 01, 2007
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Small museumJan 01, 2007
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Besides the Basho's gravestone, the temple has a myriad of Haiku stone monuments.Jan 01, 2007
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Keihan Zeze Station 京阪電鉄膳所駅Jan 01, 2007
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Road to Gichuji (gate on left)Jan 01, 2007
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Gichuji temple is known for the grave of Haiku poet Basho Matsuo (1644-94). National Historic Site near JR Zeze Station, 300 meters from Gichuji JR膳所駅Gichuji is a short walk from Zeze Station.Jan 01, 2007
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Gate to Gichuji. MAPJan 01, 2007
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Lake Biwa side of Nagahama Station under construction in 2006.Jan 01, 2007
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Photo taken in Jan. 2006.Jan 01, 2007
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Inside Hikiyama MuseumJan 01, 2007
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Portrait of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in Nagahama Hikiyama MuseumJan 01, 2007
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Storehouse for hikiyama floats.Jan 01, 2007
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Hikiyama MuseumJan 01, 2007
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CanalJan 01, 2007
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Otemon-dori arcade 大手門通りJan 01, 2007
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Entrance to Otemon-dori shopping arcade. It is right near Kurokabe Glass Shop. See shops and restaurants. 大手門通りJan 01, 2007
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NHK Taiga Drama "Komyo ga Tsuji" souvenirs.Jan 01, 2007
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Toward Otemon-dori arcade. Kurokabe Square on the left.Jan 01, 2007
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Kurokabe Square intersectionJan 01, 2007
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Glassware workshopJan 01, 2007
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Glass artists make their works.Jan 01, 2007
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Studio Kurokabe, a glass factory and shopJan 01, 2007
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Glass factoryJan 01, 2007
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Inside Kurokabe Glass Shop in Kurokabe Square.Jan 01, 2007
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The focal point of the Kurokabe Square shopping area is this "black wall" Kurokabe Glass Shop in a former bank building. MAPJan 01, 2007
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Straw blindDec 31, 2006
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Belfry surrounded by a pondDec 31, 2006
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Hondo main hall altar, Important Cultural Property 大通寺 本堂阿弥陀堂Dec 31, 2006
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BelfryDec 31, 2006
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TreeDec 31, 2006
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Sanmon Gate as seen from the Hondo main hallDec 31, 2006
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Main hallDec 31, 2006
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Main hall verandaDec 31, 2006
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BelfryDec 31, 2006
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Hondo main hall altar 大通寺 本堂阿弥陀堂Dec 31, 2006
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Corridor to main hallDec 31, 2006
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Main hall roofDec 31, 2006
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Sanmon Gate as seen from the Hondo main hallDec 31, 2006
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Komyo ga Tsuji exhibit showing Chiyo and Yamauchi KazutoyoDec 31, 2006
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Corridor to main hallDec 31, 2006
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Corridor to main hallDec 31, 2006
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Large Hall 大広間. This is also one location where the film Idai Naru, Shurararabon (偉大なる、しゅららぼん The Great Shu Ra Ra Boom) was filmed. The sleepover scene.Dec 31, 2006
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Entrance hall and palanquin 玄関Dec 31, 2006
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Daitsuji temple Hondo main hall 大通寺本堂Dec 31, 2006
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Large Hall 大広間Dec 31, 2006
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Daitsuji temple Hondo main hall and belfryDec 31, 2006
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Daitsuji temple Hondo main hall 大通寺本堂 MAPDec 31, 2006
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2006 NHK Taiga Drama "Komyo ga Tsuji" Exhibition banner and gate entrance.Dec 31, 2006
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Daitsuji temple Sanmon Gate 山門Dec 31, 2006
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2006 NHK Taiga Drama "Komyo ga Tsuji" Exhibition mapThe temple was one of the venues for the special exhibition held for the NHK Taiga Drama "Komyo ga Tsuji" in 2006.Dec 31, 2006
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Getting closer to the Sanmon GateDec 31, 2006
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Omotesando as seen from Sanmon Gate.Dec 31, 2006
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Sandal storeDec 31, 2006
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Red paper umbrellas decorate the path.Dec 31, 2006
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Omotesando is lined with shops.Dec 31, 2006
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Nagahama's most famous temple belongs to the Jodo Shinshu sect, Otani school. Omotesando path to Daitsuji.Dec 31, 2006
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Nishikawa residence.Dec 31, 2006
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Nishikawa residence.Dec 31, 2006
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Business diaryDec 31, 2006
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Nishikawa residence.Dec 31, 2006
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Nishikawa residence.Dec 31, 2006
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Nishikawa residence.Dec 31, 2006
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Wall of Nishikawa residence.Dec 31, 2006
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