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End of the gorgeJan 22, 2006
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Kameoka StationJan 22, 2006
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Ogre posingJan 22, 2006
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Shooting the rapidsJan 22, 2006
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Ogre on the trainJan 22, 2006
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Most take the train from Arashiyama, then ride the boat back.Jan 22, 2006
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Hozu RiverJan 22, 2006
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Hozu GorgeJan 22, 2006
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Train station platformJan 22, 2006
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Torokko train at Arashiyama for Hozu GorgeJan 22, 2006
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Stone foundationJan 22, 2006
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Entrance to Omoto-kyo HQ and former castle groundsJan 22, 2006
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Castle moatJan 22, 2006
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Kameyama Castle was built by Akechi Mitsuhide in the 16th century as his base for his conquered Tanba region.Jan 22, 2006
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Kameyama Castle is now headquarters to a religion called Omoto-kyo which acquired the castle property in 1919. Only stone walls and moats remain.Statue of shachihoko.Jan 22, 2006
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Statue of shachihoko roof ornamentJan 22, 2006
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Castle compound and moatJan 22, 2006
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Inside the Great Buddha (head portion)Jan 22, 2006
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Inside the Great Buddha (hands and lap)Jan 22, 2006
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Exterior of Great Buddha, KamakuraJan 22, 2006
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Rough trailJan 22, 2006
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Finally back to civilizationJan 22, 2006
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Other side of the islandJan 22, 2006
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Hiking around the island (not recommended). There is a nice path going around half the island. But the other half lacks a real path. It is somewhat risky.Jan 22, 2006
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Cave at EnoshimaJan 22, 2006
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Fishing holeJan 22, 2006
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Map of KaratsuJan 22, 2006
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Furusato Kaikan, next to the stationJan 22, 2006
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Inside Furusato KaikanKaratsu-yaki pottery is displayed and sold.Jan 22, 2006
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Gofuku-cho shopping arcadeJan 22, 2006
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Inside Hikiyama Float Exhibition HallKunchi festival floats are displayed.
曳山展示場Jan 22, 2006
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Gofuku-cho shopping arcadeJan 22, 2006
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Karatsu ShrineJan 22, 2006
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Hikiyama Float Exhibition Hall曳山展示場Jan 22, 2006
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Sightseeing marker in EnglishJan 22, 2006
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JR Karatsu StationJan 22, 2006
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Kunchi monument at Karatsu StationKaratsu's most famous festival is the Hikiyama Kunchi Festival where large floats are paraded around.Jan 22, 2006
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JR Karatsu StationJan 22, 2006
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Karatsu Higashi High School and castle towerJan 22, 2006
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Castle mapThe castle is within a park called Maizuru Park. Another name for the castle is "Maizuru Castle."Jan 22, 2006
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Stone wall path parallel to the beachJan 22, 2006
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Karatsu Castle from the trainJan 22, 2006
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Wisteria bed and castle towerJan 22, 2006
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Castle wall and Yagura-mon GateJan 22, 2006
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View of castle from the beachJan 22, 2006
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Castle towerJan 22, 2006
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Yagura-mon Gate, main gate to enter the castle櫓門Jan 22, 2006
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Castle wallJan 22, 2006
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Nishinohama BeachNotice the castle's shadow at the bottom.Jan 22, 2006
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View of bridge to the castleJan 22, 2006
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Takashima islandJan 22, 2006
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Castle's shadowJan 22, 2006
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View from castle towerJan 22, 2006
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Castle tower balconyJan 22, 2006
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Castle markerIt says "Karatsu Castle Site."Jan 22, 2006
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Top floor of castle towerJan 22, 2006
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Inside castle tower, a local history museumJan 22, 2006
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Castle tower groundsJan 22, 2006
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Castle tower, reconstructed in 1966.A gift shop is on the left.Jan 22, 2006
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Castle towerJan 22, 2006
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Steps to castle towerIf you don't want to climb the 231 steps, you can pay to use the elevator.Jan 22, 2006
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Castle tower and outer wallJan 22, 2006
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Stone wall and high school next to castleJan 22, 2006
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High school and castle towerJan 22, 2006
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Jonai Bridge to Karatsu Castle城内橋Jan 22, 2006
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River and castle in the distanceJan 22, 2006
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Jonai Bridge to castle城内橋Jan 22, 2006
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Jonai Bridge to castle城内橋Jan 22, 2006
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Bridge to castle城内橋Jan 22, 2006
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Higo Moat and turret (?)This is near the Karatsu City Hall. From Karatsu Station, it takes about 25 min. to walk to the castle tower.
肥後堀Jan 22, 2006
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Turret (?)Jan 22, 2006
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The turret turned out to be a public toilet...Looked nice enough to photograph, but when I walked around it, it smelled like the toilet it was.Jan 22, 2006
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Higo MoatJan 22, 2006
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Express train to NagasakiJan 22, 2006
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Inside trainJan 22, 2006
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Sumo tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai CenterJan 22, 2006
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Sumo tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Nov.Jan 22, 2006
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Sumo tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai CenterJan 22, 2006
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Hakata Ningyo dollsJan 22, 2006
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Hakata Station has many Hakata doll shops on the 1st floor.Jan 22, 2006
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Hakata Station, gateway to KyushuJan 22, 2006
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Hakata dolls are Fukuoka's most famous souvenir. There are all kinds and they suit almost any budget.Jan 22, 2006
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Ohori ParkJan 22, 2006
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Ohori ParkJan 22, 2006
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Shiomi Turret潮見櫓Jan 22, 2006
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Shiomi Turret潮見櫓Jan 22, 2006
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Ohori ParkJan 22, 2006
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Fukuoka Castle markerJan 22, 2006
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Shiomi Turret潮見櫓Jan 22, 2006
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View from castle tower foundationJan 22, 2006
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View from castle tower foundationJan 22, 2006
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Castle tower foundation天守台Jan 22, 2006
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Atop on castle tower foundation天守台Jan 22, 2006
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Korokan ruinsThe Korokan was a Heian-Period guest house for foreign dignitaries and diplomats.
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Fukuoka Castle, Kinen Turret祈念櫓Jan 22, 2006
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Heiwadai Track and Field arenaJan 22, 2006
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Castle moatJan 22, 2006
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Crawl through a pillarJan 22, 2006
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Rear viewJan 22, 2006
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Todaiji TempleJan 22, 2006
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Great BuddhaJan 22, 2006
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Japan's largest Buddha statue in Todaiji. National Treasure.Jan 22, 2006
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Todaiji TempleJan 22, 2006
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Path to TodaijiJan 22, 2006
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Gate godJan 22, 2006
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A World Heritage Site and one of Japan's most famous temples, Todaiji houses Japan's largest statue of the Buddha, a National Treasure. Temple was established about 1,200 years ago.Jan 22, 2006
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Public phoneJan 21, 2006
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Shopping streetJan 21, 2006
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Shimizu BankJan 21, 2006
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Shopping streetJan 21, 2006
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Shimizu Bank's relief of Kazutoyo and ChiyoJan 21, 2006
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Shimizu BankJan 21, 2006
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Kakegawa Station, south entranceJan 21, 2006
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Kakegawa Station, north entranceJan 21, 2006
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Main street in front of stationJan 21, 2006
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Kakegawa, ShizuokaJan 21, 2006
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Guard house next to Otemon Gate大手門番所Jan 21, 2006
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Otemon GateJan 21, 2006
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Otemon GateJan 21, 2006
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Otemon Gate rearJan 21, 2006
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Otemon GateJan 21, 2006
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Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Otemon Gate大手門Jan 21, 2006
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Otemon Gate大手門Jan 21, 2006
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Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Castle tower as seen from neighboring high schoolJan 21, 2006
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Castle tower and Taiko Turret太鼓櫓Jan 21, 2006
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Pine tree and castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Kakegawa Castle markerJan 21, 2006
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Castle tower and signJan 21, 2006
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Rock garden inside the palaceJan 21, 2006
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Room inside the palaceJan 21, 2006
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Rock garden inside the palaceJan 21, 2006
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Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Kakegawa Castle markerJan 21, 2006
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Castle palace reconstructed in 1861The palace served as the castle lord's residence as well as a place for official meetings and ceremonies.
御殿Jan 21, 2006
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Inside the palaceJan 21, 2006
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Inside the palaceJan 21, 2006
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Castle tower as seen from the palaceJan 21, 2006
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Stairs down from Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Inside Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Castle tower balconyJan 21, 2006
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Top floor of Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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View of Honmaru from Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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View of Kakegawa city toward the station (shinkansen)Jan 21, 2006
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Inside Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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View of HonmaruJan 21, 2006
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Inside Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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View of castle palaceJan 21, 2006
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Stairs to Kakegawa Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Final gate to Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Kakegawa Castle as seen from the trainJan 21, 2006
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Yotsuashi-mon GateMain gate to enter the castle grounds. A reconstruction.
四足門Jan 21, 2006
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Steps to the castle towerJan 21, 2006
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Burn baby burn...The fire is put out by 9 pm. Unless you're near the fire, it can get very cold, so dress warmly for this festival.Jan 21, 2006
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Bon fire burnsJan 21, 2006
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The hill behind also starts to burn.Jan 21, 2006
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Other torches are thrown in.Jan 21, 2006
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The sacred torch lights the bonfire at around 6 pm.You can also see three lanterns for Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and Kofukuji Temple. This is a joint festival between these three temples and shrine.Jan 21, 2006
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The crowdJan 21, 2006
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Ceremony at Nogami ShrineJan 21, 2006
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FireworksJan 21, 2006
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The sacred torch is brought.Jan 21, 2006
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Volunteeer firemen and staff hike up the hills.Jan 21, 2006
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Sacred torch arrives at the foot of the hill.The sacred torch is lit at Kasuga Taisha Shrine and brought to Nogami Shrine in a torch procession. It is a small shrine at the foot of the hill.Jan 21, 2006
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Deer on the hillJan 21, 2006
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Volunteer firement gather before going up the hill.The hill set alight by 300 volunteer firemen from all over Nara and prefectural workers who climb up the hill.Jan 21, 2006
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Water bagsThe third item the volunteer firemen carry are water bags. The water bag is filled with water weighing 20 kg or so. A nozzle is also attached. It is used to extinguish the fire.Jan 21, 2006
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Bon fire siteJan 21, 2006
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Bamboo torchesThe bamboo torches is filled with kerosene and plugged with cotton cloth. They are used to set the hill afire. Jan 21, 2006
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The deer have no idea what danger they are in...Jan 21, 2006
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Bamboo torches and bamboo broomsThe bamboo torches is filled with kerosene and plugged with cotton cloth. They are used to set the hill afire. The bamboo brooms are used to spread the fire or extinguish it. The brooms burn up by the end of the festival.Jan 21, 2006
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Bamboo torches and bamboo broomsThe bamboo torches is filled with kerosene and plugged with cotton cloth. They are used to set the hill afire. The bamboo brooms are used to spread the fire or extinguish it. The brooms burn up by the end of the festival.Jan 21, 2006
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Dry grass ready to burn...Jan 21, 2006
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Volunteer firemenThe hill set alight by 300 volunteer firemen and prefectural workers who climb up the hill.Jan 21, 2006
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On the Sunday before the second Monday of Jan., 33 hectares of a hill called Wakakusa-yama (seen in the distance here) next to Nara Park is burned at night.The burning hill looks more spectacular from afar, but we went up close.Jan 21, 2006
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Wakakusa-yama hill in JanuaryWakakusa-yama hill actually has three hills. We see only the first one here.Jan 21, 2006
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Northwest corner turret. Also called the Inui or Kiyosu Turret. Very photogenic with the wide moat in front. 戌亥櫓（いぬいやぐら）、清洲櫓、西北隅櫓Jan 21, 2006
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Dry moat on east side of castle.Jan 21, 2006
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North side of castleJan 21, 2006
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Outside Seimon GateJan 21, 2006
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West side near the Uzura no Kubi inletJan 21, 2006
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