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Next were these enticing belly dancers from the Komatsu Buyodan. 小松舞踊団 ベリーダンスMar 07, 2011
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Video of all the performers at the Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival on March 5, 2011.Mar 07, 2011
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What they threw to the audience.Mar 07, 2011
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After the end of their performance, they threw small envelopes containing small charms to the audience.Mar 07, 2011
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The entertainment started with hayashi festival music played by the Yushima Hayashi-ren troupe. 湯島はやし連Mar 07, 2011
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The entertainment started at noon with a festival music group entering through the spectator seats.Mar 07, 2011
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This is the stage where entertainment was held on the weekends during the ume matsuri.Mar 07, 2011
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Free soba tea.Mar 07, 2011
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Rabbit design of ema prayer tablet.Mar 07, 2011
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Otoko-zakaMar 07, 2011
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Otoko-zaka steps.Mar 07, 2011
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In the old days, geisha often walked up and down these Otoko-zaka steps.Mar 07, 2011
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Otoko-zaka steps lined with ume plum blossoms at Yushima Tenjin.Mar 07, 2011
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Onna-zaka slope and plum blossoms at Yushima Tenjin.Mar 07, 2011
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Onna-zaka slope is lined with ume as well.Mar 07, 2011
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Bonsai plum blossoms in the shrine.Mar 07, 2011
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The roof ends of the shrine has a plum blossom motif.Mar 07, 2011
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This is where they hold the open-air tea ceremony.Mar 07, 2011
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The public was not allowed to enter the garden.Mar 07, 2011
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Yushima Tenjin also has a small Japanese-style garden with plum blossoms.Mar 07, 2011
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Yushima Tenjin Shrine's plum blossom grove was in full bloom in early March.Mar 07, 2011
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Ema prayer tablets are accented by plum blossoms.Mar 07, 2011
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Behind the main shrine are weeping plum blossoms.Mar 07, 2011
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Ume Matsuri banners decorate the street leading to Yushima Tenjin.Mar 07, 2011
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The Yushima Tenjin Ume Matsuri (Plum Blossom) Festival is held annually from early Feb. to early March. Enjoy the sweet fragrance of the flowers and on weekends, stage entertainment can include belly dancers and Shiraume Taiko women drummers.This is the entrance to Yushima Tenjin Shrine (also called Yushima Tenmangu) flanked by plum blossoms on the right.Mar 07, 2011
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Founded in the 14th century, Yushima Tenjin Shrine is famous for plum blossoms and its dedication to Sugawara Michizane, the god of learning and scholarship.Yushima Tenjin Shrine is near Yushima Station on the Chiyoda subway line. Also near JR Okachimachi Station on the Yamanote Line.Mar 07, 2011
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Map of Yushima Tenjin Shrine grounds.Nov 30, 2010
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Yushima Tenjin Shrine has numerous monuments.Nov 30, 2010
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Onna-zaka is lined with plum blossoms which bloom in Feb.Nov 30, 2010
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These longer steps are called Onna-zaka or Female Slope.Nov 30, 2010
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Steps called Otoko-zaka or Male Slope. This was where many geisha went back and forth between their geisha quarters during the Edo Period.Nov 30, 2010
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Yushima Tenjin Chrysanthemum Festival posterNov 30, 2010
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Tomoe-nishiki chrysanthemums exhibited in a half-globe shape called Oozukuri. 大作りNov 30, 2010
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Chrysanthemums exhibited in a half-globe shape called Oozukuri. 大作りNov 30, 2010
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Chrysanthemums exhibited in a half-globe shape called Oozukuri. 大作りNov 30, 2010
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Behind the Honden.Nov 30, 2010
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Signs explaining the species are also provided. Nothing in English though.Nov 30, 2010
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Chrysanthemums exhibited in a half-globe shape called Oozukuri. The flowers are already withering. 大作りNov 30, 2010
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Chrysanthemums exhibited in a half-globe shape called Oozukuri. The semi-globe usually has six circular rows. 大作りNov 30, 2010
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This species, called Tomoe Nishiki (巴錦), is especially regal-looking with petals deep-red on the inside and gold on the outside.Nov 30, 2010
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A trio of chrysanthemum plants in a single pot is called bon'yo. 盆養Nov 30, 2010
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Chrysanthemum tiger at Togakushi Shrine.Nov 30, 2010
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Togakushi Shrine.Nov 30, 2010
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A small shrine called Togakushi Shrine.Nov 30, 2010
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Behind the Honden is this building also full of chrysanthemums.Nov 30, 2010
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Chrysanthemums displayed in the kengai-zukuri style. The wooden plaque has the name of the sponsoring company. 懸崖作りNov 30, 2010
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Chrysanthemums displayed in the kengai-zukuri style. 懸崖作りNov 30, 2010
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Chrysanthemums displayed in the kengai-zukuri style. 懸崖作りNov 30, 2010
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Notice the huge wooden prayer tablets.Nov 30, 2010
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Plum tree monument.Nov 30, 2010
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Plum trees. These will bloom in Feb.Nov 30, 2010
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Receive advice here for growing chrysanthemums.Nov 30, 2010
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Bull statue at Yushima Tenjin Shrine.Nov 30, 2010
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Peacock chrysanthemum displays in a bontei display. 盆庭Nov 30, 2010
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Lion dog on a pedestal with a plum blossom design.Nov 30, 2010
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Peacock chrysanthemum display.Nov 30, 2010
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Chrysanthemums shaped like Mt. Fuji. Capped by white flowers for snow. Yushima Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo.Nov 30, 2010
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The path is also lined with more chrysanthemums.Nov 30, 2010
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Path from Omote Torii to the Honden. On the right is the Yushima Tenjin Museum. 宝物殿Nov 30, 2010
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Yushima Tenjin Shrine and torii monuments. Nov 30, 2010
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Path from Omote Torii to the Honden.Nov 30, 2010
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Yushima Tenjin Shrine's Omote Torii, made of bronze, was built in 1667.Nov 30, 2010
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Bonsai chrysanthemums.Nov 30, 2010
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Bonsai chrysanthemums.Nov 30, 2010
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Beyond the dolls is this building with bonsai chrysanthemums.Nov 30, 2010
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Heart-shaped chrysanthemums.Nov 30, 2010
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Closeup of chrysanthemums exhibited in a half-globe shape called Oozukuri. 大作りNov 30, 2010
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Chrysanthemums exhibited in a half-globe shape called Oozukuri. 大作りNov 30, 2010
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Notice the Black Ships (Kurofune) in the background. Yushima Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo.Nov 30, 2010
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Ryoma bears a resemblance to Fukuyama Masaharu who portrays Ryoma in the TV series.Nov 30, 2010
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Another scene from Ryoma-den.Nov 30, 2010
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Very well done, and it makes this chrysanthemum festival unique. Yushima Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo.Nov 30, 2010
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Wife Oryo chrysanthemum doll.Nov 30, 2010
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Sakamoto Ryoma and wife Oryo as chrysanthemum dolls called kiku ningyo. Yushima Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo 菊人形Nov 30, 2010
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Sakamoto Ryoma chrysanthemum doll at Yushima Tenjin Shrine, Tokyo.Nov 30, 2010
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These chrysanthemum dolls are based on the current NHK Taiga Drama TV series called "Ryoma-den," about Sakamoto Ryoma.Nov 30, 2010
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Yushima Tenjin Shrine also has life-size chrysanthemum dolls.Nov 30, 2010
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Next to the shrine office are more chrysanthemums. They are exhibited in a half-globe shape called Oozukuri. 大作りNov 30, 2010
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Near the Honden is the shrine office where you can apply to have a private prayer in the shrine hall.Nov 30, 2010
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Yushima Tenjin Shrine ema tablet.Nov 30, 2010
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This wooden ema votive tablet wishes for entrance to Harvard University.Nov 30, 2010
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High school girls tie on a wooden tablet (called ema).Nov 30, 2010
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Facing the Honden is this massive collection of wooden prayer tablets written with the donor's prayers. Most of them are bought/written by students praying to pass school entrance exams.Nov 30, 2010
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Small red chrysanthemums displayed in the kengai-zukuri style. 懸崖作りNov 30, 2010
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At the Honden, chrysanthemums displayed in the kengai-zukuri style where smaller flowers slope downward. 懸崖作りNov 30, 2010
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Praying at Yushima Tenjin Shrine's Honden.Nov 30, 2010
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The Honden is flanked by chrysanthemums displayed in the kengai-zukuri style. 懸崖作りNov 30, 2010
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Yushima Tenjin Shrine was one of Hiroshige's "100 Views of Edo" ukiyoe primt series. Honden main hall during the Chrysanthemum Festival in Nov. Bunkyo- Ward, Tokyo.Nov 30, 2010
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The design of the Imperial Family crest is based on this type of chrysanthemum.Nov 30, 2010
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Adjacent to the Honden is this building with more chrysanthemums.Nov 30, 2010
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The path to the shrine's Honden main hall is lined with more chrysanthemums.Nov 30, 2010
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In the background is the roof of the Honden main hall.Nov 30, 2010
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At the top of the steps are structures housing elaborate chrysanthemum displays. Nov 30, 2010
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Steps going up to Yushima Tenjin (Tenmangu) Shrine. This is the gate closest to Yushima Station on the Chiyoda subway line. The steps are accented by pots of chrysanthemums.Nov 30, 2010
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In 2010, Yushima Tenjin Shrine's 32nd Chrysanthemum Festival (Kiku Matsuri) was held from Nov. 1 to 23. Free admission from 6 am until dark.Nov 30, 2010
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Hakusan Shrine in Bunkyo, TokyoJul 17, 2009
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View from the hill.Jul 17, 2009
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Food stallsJul 17, 2009
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This path connects the shrine to the adjacent Hakusan Park.Jul 17, 2009
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Red, white, and blue ajisai.Jul 17, 2009
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Path to the Honden worship hall.Jul 17, 2009
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Hakusan ParkJul 17, 2009
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Information boothJul 17, 2009
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Poster for Bunkyo Ajisai Matsuri.Jul 17, 2009
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It's not a huge shrine, but the many hydrangeas make it worth a visit.Jul 17, 2009
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Hydrangea at Hakusan Shrine, Bunkyo-ku, TokyoJul 17, 2009
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Top of the hill has Asama Jinja 浅間神社.Jul 17, 2009
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Entrance to a small hill of ajisai where there is a tiny shrine at the top.Jul 17, 2009
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During the festival, a few concerts, bazaar, etc., are held.Jul 17, 2009
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Hydrangeas in the shape of Mt. Fuji.Jul 17, 2009
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Hydrangea at Hakusan Shrine, Bunkyo-ku, TokyoJul 17, 2009
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Hydrangea at Hakusan Shrine, Bunkyo-ku, TokyoJul 17, 2009
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Ajisai or hydrangea need water. They can wither on sunny days.Jul 17, 2009
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Praying at Hakusan Shrine's Honden Hall, flanked by lion dogs decorated with hydrangea.Jul 17, 2009
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Lion dog with hydrangea.Jul 17, 2009
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Hakusan Park has more ajisai. 白山公園Jul 17, 2009
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Hakusan Jinja Shrine torii.Jul 17, 2009
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Way to Hakusan Shrine in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, near Hakusan Station on the Toei Mita Line and Hon-Magome Station on the Nanboku Line.Jul 17, 2009
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Dubbed Mt. Fuji, this pile of colorful hydrangea is stacked like a mountain. Capped by white flowers for snow. Hakusan Shrine in Bunkyo, TokyoJul 17, 2009
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Approaching Hakusan Shrine, site of the annual Bunkyo Ajisai Matsuri held during June 6-14, 2009. Ajisai means hydrangea, a flower which blooms during the rainy season.Jul 17, 2009
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Song monumentDec 11, 2007
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Mt. Fuji motifDec 11, 2007
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Bell tower 鐘楼（付梵鐘）Dec 11, 2007
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Tea ceremony womenDec 11, 2007
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Yakushido Hall 薬師堂Dec 11, 2007
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33rd temple on the Saigoku Pilgrimage circuitDec 11, 2007
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Gingko tree in fallDec 11, 2007
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Another grand graveDec 11, 2007
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Grave of Okuma ShigenobuDec 11, 2007
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Cemetary behind the templeDec 11, 2007
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Grave of Okuma Shigenobu, former Prime Minister and founder of Waseda University.Dec 11, 2007
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Kannon-doDec 11, 2007
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Inside Kannon-do main hallDec 11, 2007
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Kannon-doDec 11, 2007
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Rear of Kannon-do main worship hall and autumn leavesDec 11, 2007
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Corner of railing on Kannon-doDec 11, 2007
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Kannon-do main worship hall and autumn leavesDec 11, 2007
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Side of Kannon-do main worship hall and autumn leavesDec 11, 2007
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Gekkoden Hall (Important Cultural Property). It was moved here from Miidera temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. Now it serves as a tea ceremony headquarters 茶道本山. 月光殿Dec 11, 2007
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Kannon-do main worship hall and autumn leavesDec 11, 2007
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Tahoto Pagoda and Gekkoden Hall at Gokokuji temple in Bunkyo-ku, TokyoDec 11, 2007
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Tahoto Pagoda at Gokokuji temple in Bunkyo, Tokyo. Built in 1938 modeled after the original Tahoto Pagoda at Ishiyama-dera temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. 多宝塔Dec 11, 2007
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Daibutsu Buddha statueDec 11, 2007
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Kannon-do main worship hall 観音堂(本堂）Dec 11, 2007
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Daibutsu Buddha statueDec 11, 2007
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Kannon-do main worship hall 観音堂(本堂）Gokokuji Temple has held large funerals for some famous people like singer Yutaka Ozaki in 1992.Dec 11, 2007
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Buddha statue with Tahoto Pagoda in backgroundDec 11, 2007
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