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It was more like a castle than a palace. The actual castle was on a mountaintop some distance from here. It proved to be inconvenient, so the palace was built here.May 19, 2009
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Behind the gate.May 19, 2009
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The are steps to go to the top of the moat wall.May 19, 2009
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Site of Nakasendo Tarui-juku post townMay 19, 2009
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JR Tarui Station, south side 垂井駅May 19, 2009
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Aikawa River and koinobori streamers in Tarui, Gifu. 相川May 19, 2009
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Former Honjin moved building from Kashiwabara-juku in Maibara, Shiga.May 19, 2009
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JR Tarui StationMay 19, 2009
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Nakasendo Tarui-juku marker.May 19, 2009
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JR Tarui Station, north sideMay 19, 2009
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Aikawa RiverbankMay 19, 2009
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Cherry blossoms abound on both riverbanks.May 19, 2009
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Along the Aikawa River are koinobori carp streamers and cherry blossoms which come out in early April. 相川May 19, 2009
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The place name "Tarui" got its name from this famous well spewing crystal-clear water. Haiku poet Basho also once sat here and composed a poem.May 19, 2009
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Site of the palace of the Takenaka clan. The palace was the actual residence of the castle lord in the Takenaka clan. 竹中氏陣屋May 19, 2009
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Nakasendo Tarui-juku. This building, a ryokan, is one of the few remaining from the post town.May 19, 2009
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The spring of Tarui.May 19, 2009
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One place where we can walk across the river.May 19, 2009
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Lots of carp swim in the spring water.May 19, 2009
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JR Tarui Station on the JR Tokaido Line, south side 垂井駅May 19, 2009
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Haiku poem by Basho who once sat in front of this spring.May 19, 2009
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Basho monumentMay 19, 2009
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In early May.May 19, 2009
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Statue of Takenaka Hanbei (1544-1579). 竹中重治（竹中半兵衛）May 19, 2009
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The palace was built by Takenaka Hanbei's son Takenaka Shigekado (1573-1631) 竹中 重門.May 19, 2009
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Tarui town's official tree, the zelkova keyaki tree.May 19, 2009
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Nakasendo Tarui-juku marker.May 19, 2009
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Natural spring in OgakiApr 27, 2009
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Emperor Meiji also once stayed here.Apr 27, 2009
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Site of Ogaki-juku's HonjinApr 27, 2009
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Site of Ogaki-juku's Waki-HonjinApr 27, 2009
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Ogaki manhole, Gifu Pref.Apr 27, 2009
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About Ogaki's HonjinApr 27, 2009
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Historical marker for Oku no Hosomichi.Apr 27, 2009
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Road marker indicating the way to Edo (right) and Kyoto (left).Apr 27, 2009
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Statue of Matsuo Basho who ended his Okuno hosomichi journey in Ogaki.Apr 27, 2009
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End of the road/journey for Basho's Okuno Hosomichi.Apr 27, 2009
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Boat landingApr 27, 2009
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Model of what Ogaki Castle looked like.Apr 27, 2009
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Inside Oku no Hosomichi Musubi no chi Memorial Hall. Many exhibits about Basho and haiku.Apr 27, 2009
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End of the boat ride.Apr 27, 2009
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Tarai-bune wooden tub boats and cherry blossoms.Apr 27, 2009
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The building in the background is the Oku no Hosomichi Musubi no chi Memorial Hall.Apr 27, 2009
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Site of Ogaki Castle's Takebashi-guchi GateApr 27, 2009
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Near Ogaki Station is a small plaza with signs telling you that Haiku poet Matsuo Basho came here and that Ogaki was his last stop on his Oku no Hosomichi journey.Apr 27, 2009
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In early April when the cherries are in bloom, rides on wooden tub boats (tarai-bune) are offered. The rides sell out quickly.Apr 27, 2009
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The Shiki no Michi Promenade starts near Ogaki Station and follows along a moat or canal for about 2.2 km. There is a nice walking path and some parts have cherry blossoms.Apr 27, 2009
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The promenade goes along the Suimon River which used to be Ogaki Castle's Sotobori Outer Moat.Apr 27, 2009
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Shrine at the site of Ogaki Castle's Omotemon Gate.Apr 27, 2009
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site of Ogaki Castle's Omotemon Gate.Apr 27, 2009
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Some distance away from the main castle tower is the site of Ogaki Castle's Omotemon Gate which was the front gate. Nothing remains today, only a small shrine.Apr 27, 2009
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The site is squeezed into a small space by a big building.Apr 27, 2009
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Site of Ogaki Castle's Omotemon Gate. It's within walking distance from the castle tower, but you'll need a map to find it.Apr 27, 2009
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Ogaki Castle's Inui TurretApr 27, 2009
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Entrance to Ogaki Castle tower. Admission 100 yen. Open 9 am to 5 pm (enter by 4:30 pm). Closed Tue. The castle tower was rebuilt in April 1959.Apr 27, 2009
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Inui TurretApr 27, 2009
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Ogaki CastleApr 27, 2009
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Statue of Lord Toda Ujikane who was the Ogaki Castle lord in 1635.Apr 27, 2009
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Ogaki Castle tower. In 1936, Ogaki Castle was designated as a National Treasure. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by fire in July 1945 due to World War II.Apr 27, 2009
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Ogaki Castle in AprilApr 27, 2009
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Statue of Lord Toda Ujikane who was the castle lord in 1635. The Toda Clan occupied Ogaki Castle until the feudal era ended with Meiji Period.Apr 27, 2009
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Ogaki Castle is within Ogaki Park.Apr 27, 2009
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Ogaki Castle and cherry blossomsApr 27, 2009
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Ogaki Castle's cherry blossoms were more beautiful than I had expected.Apr 27, 2009
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Ogaki Castle tower (donjon) is four stories high. Now a museum.Apr 27, 2009
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West Gate 西門Apr 27, 2009
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Site of a castle gate.Apr 27, 2009
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Ogaki Castle tower. In 1600 for the Battle of Sekigahara, Ogaki Castle was the base for Lord Ishida Mitsunari who led the Western Forces.Apr 27, 2009
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Marker pointing the way to Ogaki Castle, the symbol and main attraction of the city.Apr 27, 2009
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Yoro manhole cover, Gifu.Apr 26, 2009
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Yoro, GifuApr 26, 2009
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Gourds in a souvenir shop in Yoro.Apr 26, 2009
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The famous Yoro Falls in Gifu.Apr 26, 2009
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Persimmon drink.Apr 26, 2009
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Yoro's sparling waters are used to make mineral water and a variety of soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.Apr 26, 2009
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Getting nearer to Yoro-no-taki Falls. It's a good uphill hike which will tire you. But it's not too long.Apr 26, 2009
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Small shrine next to the falls.Apr 26, 2009
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About Yoro Falls (in English).Apr 26, 2009
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Poster for Yoro Park's cherry blossoms lit up at night.Apr 26, 2009
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You'll be frustrated to see a few more stone steps that you need to clumb to get closer to the falls.Apr 26, 2009
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Heading back down.Apr 26, 2009
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Yoro-no-taki Falls is 32 meters high and 4 meters wide. Swimming under the falls is not allowed. This is the closest you can get.Apr 26, 2009
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Roadside streamApr 26, 2009
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People enjoy the river and flowers in Yoro.Apr 26, 2009
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Yoronotaki Falls is one of Japan's 100 Famous Waterfalls and 100 Famous Water Springs.Apr 26, 2009
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Bell in a gourd-shaped hole.Apr 26, 2009
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Map of Yoro Park showing the location of numerous song/poem monuments in the park.Apr 26, 2009
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Gourds for sale. I was surprised to see gourds in Yoro, because in my native Hawai'i, they are used as a percussion instrument. I wonder if the ancient Japanese ever thought of using the gourd as a musical instrument like the Hawaiians did.Apr 26, 2009
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Yoro, GifuApr 26, 2009
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Panoramic shot of YoroApr 26, 2009
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Heading for Yoro Falls.Apr 26, 2009
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Yoro Park consists of several areas besides the river and waterfall.Apr 26, 2009
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Looking downstreamApr 26, 2009
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Welcome to YoroApr 26, 2009
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Yoro town's most famous attraction is Yoro Park and Yoro (Yoro-no-taki) Falls, especially during cherry blossom season in early AprilApr 26, 2009
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Way to Yoro Falls.Apr 26, 2009
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Yoro templeApr 26, 2009
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Cherry trees on both sides of the river.Apr 26, 2009
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The cherries were beautiful this year in April 2009.Apr 26, 2009
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Yoro was named by Empress Gensho in the 8th century and proclaimed Yoro as the fountain of youth. She even named her era after Yoro (717-724).Apr 26, 2009
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Statue of the famous local boy who used a gourd to bring sake (from a spring) to his father. This story of filial piety caught the attention of Empress Gensho who visited Yoro and proclaimed the water as a fountain of youth.Apr 26, 2009
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Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Yoro Park. 養老公園Apr 26, 2009
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Way to Yoro Park which is within walking distance from Yoro Station. There's a slight slope.Apr 26, 2009
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Gourd monument in front of Yoro Station. The gourd has become a symbol of the town. "Yoro" refers to staying young or living a long life.Apr 26, 2009
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Yoro Station amid cherry blossoms in April. 養老駅Apr 26, 2009
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Yoro Station is decorated with gourds.Apr 26, 2009
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Yoro Station is decorated with gourds.Apr 26, 2009
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Yoro Station on the Yoro Railway Line which starts at Ogaki in Gifu and ends in Kuwana in Mie.Apr 26, 2009
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Two cyclists apparently collided and took a spill.Feb 15, 2009
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Cyclists hauled away.Feb 15, 2009
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The fallen cyclists are taken away by stretcher. The first bicycle race I see in Japan occurs with two riders taking a fall. How dramatic.Feb 15, 2009
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On the bank.Feb 15, 2009
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I once rode on a similar bicycle racetrack and those banks are very steep and scary. If you fall, you will tumble downward for sure.Feb 15, 2009
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In the middle is a small pond and a Japanese-style bridge.Feb 15, 2009
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Starting line. On a race day, a series of races are held from morning to late afternoon.Feb 15, 2009
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Panoramic view of the Ogaki Cycling Stadium bicycle racetrack as seen from the free seating section.Feb 15, 2009
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And they're off.Feb 15, 2009
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Betting ticket counters inside the cycling stadium.Feb 15, 2009
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Starting line. The entire track is ringed by a fence, making it difficult to shoot close-ups of the racers.Feb 15, 2009
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There are three classes of spectator seats. At the bottom is open-air seating. Pay 500 yen for the glass-enclosed seating above, and a higher fee for suite rooms higher up.Feb 15, 2009
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Outside the Ogaki cycling stadium which was first built in 1952. On race days, free shuttle buses run often between Ogaki Station and the stadium. It takes 10 min.Feb 15, 2009
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Ogaki has a city-operated bicycle racetrack called the Ogaki Keirinjo or Ogaki Cycling Stadium. This is the entrance. Admission is 100 yen. 大垣競輪場Feb 15, 2009
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Eki-dori shopping streetJan 19, 2009
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Basic layout of the city center. Ogaki Station is on the upper right. Canals used to be the castle moat.Jan 19, 2009
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Near JR Ogaki StationJan 19, 2009
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Ogaki manhole, Gifu Pref.Jan 19, 2009
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JR Ogaki StationJan 19, 2009
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Small waterfall.Jan 19, 2009
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Map of the original Ogaki Castle.Jan 19, 2009
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Castle wall with weapon holes.Jan 19, 2009
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Looking toward Inui Turret.Jan 19, 2009
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Flood markerJan 19, 2009
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Inui Turret (not open to the public).Jan 19, 2009
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In other directions, not much of a view from the Ogaki Castle tower.Jan 19, 2009
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