 Last additions - Ota-ku 大田区 |
Mar 27, 2012
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Ikegami Baien Garden in Ota Ward, Tokyo.Mar 27, 2012
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Most of the plum trees are on this hillside on the left. More trees if you walk further straight.Mar 27, 2012
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The garden is open from 9 am to 4:30 pm (enter by 4 pm). Closed on Mon. except in Feb. and March.Mar 27, 2012
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Excellent sloping garden boasting over 360 plum blossom trees amid numerous azalea bushes. Near Nishi-Magome Station on the Toei Asakusa Line.Mar 27, 2012
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Ikegami Baien Garden was originally the estate of Kokura Makoto (小倉誠), an owner of a high-class restaurant. After he died, his family donated the estate to Tokyo which later transferred it to Ota Ward.Mar 27, 2012
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Entrance to Ikegami Baien plum tree garden which opened in Aug. 1978. Admission is only 100 yen. The garden is operated by Ota Ward.Mar 27, 2012
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People then tore off the zigzag paper from the shimenawa rope and dipped it into the hot water and wiped themselves on their face, etc., for healing prayers.Apr 22, 2007
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The festival ended in about an hour.Apr 22, 2007
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Shopping street near Ontakesan StationApr 22, 2007
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This god is called Hikohohode-no-Mikoto which brings food from the mountains. Negi-no-Mai is nicknamed Dedenko-mai, in reference to the taiko drum beat ("dedenko").Apr 22, 2007
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Ontakesan StationApr 22, 2007
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This ceremony is called Yubana, meaning "hot-water flowers."Apr 22, 2007
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A total of five gods are depicted in this sacred dance. Today, "Negi" refers to the rank of a Shinto priest. During the Edo Period, "Negi" referred to Shinto priests in general. 山の幸の神「彦火火出見命(ひこほほでみApr 22, 2007
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Negi-no-Mai Sacred Dance at Tenso Shrine on April 21, starting at 3 pm. 禰宜の舞Apr 22, 2007
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After the Negi-no-Mai Dance, the shrine priest mixes branches and paper in boiling water. 「お湯花（ゆばな）」という儀式Apr 22, 2007
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A small square area with a straw mat enclosed by a shimenawa sacred rope is the makeshift stage for the Negi-no-Mai Sacred Dance at Tenso Shrine.Apr 22, 2007
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This last god, called Oyamazumi-no-Mikoto, threw mochi rice cakes to everyone. He brings water, greenery, etc. from the mountains. 大山Apr 22, 2007
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Another nearby shrine is Tenso Jinja, a 5-min. walk from Ontakesan Station. This is the schedule for their annual Negi-no-Mai Dance held on April 21.Apr 22, 2007
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Tenso Shrine altarApr 22, 2007
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The dance is a prayer for a good harvest and to ward off bad luck. This dance was once performed by about 20 shrines along the Tamagawa River in Tokyo and Kawasaki. Now, only this shrine performs it in Tokyo. 天児屋根命(あめのこやねのみ�This god is called Amenokoyane-no-Mikoto (god of festivals).
天狗様「猿田彦命(さるたひこのみこと)」や、神事、祭りを司る神「天児屋根命(あめのこやねのみこと)」、山の幸の神「彦火火出見命(ひこほほでみのみこと)」など、それぞれの役どころを表現する個性豊かな神の舞を見せてくれる。Apr 22, 2007
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Tenso Shrine 天祖神社Apr 22, 2007
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Wedded Pine TreesApr 22, 2007
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Ontake Jinja, main hall on right.Apr 22, 2007
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Closeup of rear wall sculpture.Apr 22, 2007
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Tenso Shrine 天祖神社Apr 22, 2007
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Ontake Jinja 御嶽神社Apr 22, 2007
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Path to Ontake Jinja.Apr 22, 2007
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Behind Ontake Shrine's main hall is a wall of sculpture.Apr 22, 2007
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Ontakesan Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line which starts at Gotanda Station. 東急池上線御嶽山駅Apr 22, 2007
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Senzoku-ike station platformApr 09, 2007
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Tokyu Ikegami Line trainApr 09, 2007
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This is where the path around the lake ends.Apr 09, 2007
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Hanami at Senzoku-IkeApr 09, 2007
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Senzoku-Ike Station on the Tokyo Ikegami Line. THe train line was built in 1928.Apr 09, 2007
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Shrine on BentenjimaApr 09, 2007
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Bridge to Bentenjima.Apr 09, 2007
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Sakurayama with hanami pinickers.Apr 09, 2007
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The pond is also depicted in woodblock prints such as by Hiroshige.Apr 09, 2007
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Bentenjima, a small peninsula connected by a bridge.Apr 09, 2007
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Hachimangu Shrine. Do not climb on the horse.Apr 09, 2007
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"Senzoku" means "wash feet." One legend says that Nichiren washed his feet in the pond.Apr 09, 2007
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The area with the cherry trees is called Sakurayama.Apr 09, 2007
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Hachimangu ShrineApr 09, 2007
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Hachimangu Shrine toriiApr 09, 2007
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Hachimangu Shrine toriiApr 09, 2007
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BridgeApr 09, 2007
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Weeping cherry and Senzoku-Ike Pond. Near Senzoku-Ike Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line from Gotanda.Apr 09, 2007
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Map of pondApr 09, 2007
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Senzoku-Ike Pond and cherry blossoms.Apr 09, 2007
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Senzoku-Ike Pond has a walking path which goes almost completely around. Only 1.2 km.Apr 09, 2007
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Hanamatsuri paradeApr 09, 2007
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Ikegami Station platform on the Tokyu Ikegami LineApr 09, 2007
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Hanamatsuri Parade on April 8, Buddha's birthday.Apr 09, 2007
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Ikegami Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line which starts in Gotanda.Apr 09, 2007
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Poster for the temple's spring festival which includes Hanamatsuri.Apr 09, 2007
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Marker for the temple.Apr 09, 2007
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White elephant is usually present during Hanamatsuri. On the day before the Buddha's mother Queen Maya gave birth, she dreamed that a white elephant entered her womb.Apr 09, 2007
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Car for HanamatsuriApr 09, 2007
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White elephant for HanamatsuriApr 09, 2007
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Hanamatsuri Parade on April 8, Buddha's birthday.Apr 09, 2007
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Hanamatsuri Parade on April 8, Buddha's birthday.Apr 09, 2007
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宝塔Apr 09, 2007
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Built in 1828 and made of wood. It is the only tower of its kind in Japan placed outdoors. 宝塔Apr 09, 2007
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Hanamatsuri Parade on April 8, Buddha's birthday.Apr 09, 2007
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Hoto tower 宝塔Apr 09, 2007
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Spring festival site with food and entertainment.Apr 09, 2007
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Graves near Hoto towerApr 09, 2007
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Hoto tower 宝塔Apr 09, 2007
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Gate to HondenApr 09, 2007
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Hoto tower built on the site where Nichiren was cremated. 宝塔Apr 09, 2007
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Hoto means "Treasure Tower." A beautiful building. Ikegami Honmonji, Tokyo 宝塔Apr 09, 2007
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Altar in Kyozo 経蔵Apr 09, 2007
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Honden and temple office on right. 本殿、客殿寺務所Apr 09, 2007
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Nitchodo Hall 日朝堂Apr 09, 2007
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Bell tower 鐘楼堂Apr 09, 2007
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Honden Hall 本殿Apr 09, 2007
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Treasure House 霊宝殿Apr 09, 2007
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Kyozo houses Buddhist scriptures. 経蔵Apr 09, 2007
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Behind the pagoda are many graves.Apr 09, 2007
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Tea ceremonyApr 09, 2007
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Statue of Rikidozan who was famous for his "karate chop" during the 1950s and early '60s. This famous postwar "Japanese hero" was actually Korean.Apr 09, 2007
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Rikidozan's gravestoneApr 09, 2007
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Rikidozan's grave, the temple's most famous grave.Apr 09, 2007
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Statue of Rikidozan (1924-1963) at his grave at Ikegami Honmonji temple, Tokyo. He was a sumo wrestler until 1950 before becoming a pro wrestler.Apr 09, 2007
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Rikidozan's graveApr 09, 2007
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Sign pointing the way to wrestler Rikidozan's grave.Apr 09, 2007
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Five-story Pagoda was another structure which escaped war damage. 五重塔Apr 09, 2007
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Five-story Pagoda and cherry blossoms. 五重塔Apr 09, 2007
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五重塔Apr 09, 2007
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Five-story Pagoda built in 1607, Tokyo's oldest pagoda. 五重塔Apr 09, 2007
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Roof of Soshido Main Hall 大堂Apr 09, 2007
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Back of Soshido Main HallApr 09, 2007
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Doors of Soshido Main Hall 大堂Apr 09, 2007
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Side view of Soshido Hall. 大堂Apr 09, 2007
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People line up to pour sweet tea over the baby buddha. 大堂Apr 09, 2007
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Hanamatsuri, Buddha's birthday. When the Buddha was born, he walked seven steps and said, "I am my own Lord through Heaven and Earth," and pointed one hand to Heaven and the other to Earth. Apr 09, 2007
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Hanamatsuri, Buddha's birthday on April 8. A small statue of the baby Buddha is in a miniature temple called Hanami-do (花御堂). This is Ikegami Honmonji temple in Tokyo.Apr 09, 2007
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See the baby buddha's hands pointing to Heaven. Sweet tea is poured over a statue of a baby buddha. According to legend, sweet rain (or perfumed water) fell when the Buddha was born.Apr 09, 2007
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大堂（祖師堂）Apr 09, 2007
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Inside Soshido Hall, view of right side. 大堂（祖師堂）Apr 09, 2007
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Soshido Hall altar 大堂（祖師堂）Apr 09, 2007
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Inside Soshido Hall, view of left side. 大堂（祖師堂）Apr 09, 2007
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Niomon Gate 仁王門（三門）Apr 09, 2007
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The hall was reconstructed in 1964 financed by donations from all over Japan. It is a ferro-concrete structure. 大堂（祖師堂）Apr 09, 2007
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Soshido Main Hall, Ikegami Honmonji. The original Main Hall was burned during an bombing raid in April 1945. 大堂（祖師堂）Apr 09, 2007
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Incense burnerApr 09, 2007
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Way to Ikegami Honmonji Temple. Belonging to the Nichiren Sect, this is one of Tokyo's major temples.Apr 09, 2007
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Map of temple grounds. There are both traditional and modern buildings.Apr 09, 2007
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