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Wakamiya Shrine, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine's only building that is an Important Cultural Property. 若宮Apr 13, 2012
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Wakamiya Shrine, the shrine's only building that is an Important Cultural Property.Apr 13, 2012
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On the left of the Hongu is Maruyama Inari Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Hongu main worship hall at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. The left side of the Hongu is a small museum. 本宮Apr 13, 2012
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Hongu main hall.Apr 13, 2012
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Statue in the gate.Apr 13, 2012
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Hachimangu singApr 13, 2012
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Dankazura path as seen from the top of the Stone Steps.Apr 13, 2012
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View from the top of the Stone Steps.Apr 13, 2012
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Maiden sacred dance stage.Apr 13, 2012
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View of the Maiden from the Stone Steps.Apr 13, 2012
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Spot where the gingko tree was.Apr 13, 2012
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The original tree might still grow.Apr 13, 2012
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About the fallen gingko tree.Apr 13, 2012
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Only a tree stump remains of the gingko tree.giant gingko tree which fell in a storm in 2010. Apr 13, 2012
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Next to the Stone Steps was a giant gingko tree which fell in a storm in 2010.Apr 13, 2012
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Gate to the Hongu.Apr 13, 2012
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Stone steps going up to the Hongu main worship hall. 大石段Apr 13, 2012
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Mai-den sacred dance stage facing the Hongu. 舞殿Apr 13, 2012
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Mai-den sacred dance stage.Apr 13, 2012
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Mai-den sacred dance stage.Apr 13, 2012
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Mai-den sacred dance stage front view. 舞殿Apr 13, 2012
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Fountain to cleanse yourself.Apr 13, 2012
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Kimono ladies and cherry blossoms.Apr 13, 2012
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In the forefront is the Maiden sacred dance stage and the rear is the Hongu main worship hall.Apr 13, 2012
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine straight ahead.Apr 13, 2012
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A few kimono ladies on their way to worship at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kamakura.Apr 13, 2012
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Path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Arched bridge closed to the public.Apr 13, 2012
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Another torii Apr 13, 2012
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Marker indicating that Wakamiya Oji is one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom Spots.Apr 13, 2012
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The Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is in the middle of the busy Wakamiya Oji street.Apr 13, 2012
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Cherry trees along the Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Cherry trees along the Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is lined with many cherry trees which bloom in April (later than in Tokyo).Apr 13, 2012
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Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Torii on the Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Inside the Hondo hall.Jun 20, 2009
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During the first half of June, the temple sees its most visitors.Jun 20, 2009
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Exit pathJun 20, 2009
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The temple also has a small bamboo forest.Jun 20, 2009
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Grave of Hojo Tokiyori.Jun 20, 2009
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Soyu-do Founder's HallJun 20, 2009
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Adjacent to the Soyu-do.Jun 20, 2009
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Meigetsu-in Yagura cave.Jun 20, 2009
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A gate at the end of the main path to the temple hall.Jun 20, 2009
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About Meigetsu-in temple. Meigetsu means "bright moon."Jun 20, 2009
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The main drag to Meigetsu-in temple's Hondo hall is lined with ajisai.Jun 20, 2009
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About Meigetsu-in Yagura cave.Jun 20, 2009
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Meigetsu-in's garden is also open to the public in early June when irises are in bloom.Jun 20, 2009
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Nicknamed the Hydrangea Temple (Ajisai-dera), Meigetsu-in must have one of Japan's highest concentration of ajisai within its grounds. Jun 20, 2009
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Tea house where you can buy tea or soft drinks.Jun 20, 2009
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BenzaitenJun 20, 2009
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About Soyu-do.Jun 20, 2009
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Inside Soyu-do.Jun 20, 2009
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Karesansui gardenJun 20, 2009
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Another room in the temple has this famous round opening facing a garden.Jun 20, 2009
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Meigetsu-in's Hondo hall. The temple belongs to the Rinzai Zen Buddhist sect.Jun 20, 2009
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Meigetsu-in gardenJun 20, 2009
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It's an incredible path of hydrangea.Jun 20, 2009
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Meigetsu-in Yagura cave.Jun 20, 2009
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Meigetsu-in Yagura cavern.Jun 20, 2009
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One ticket booth to Meigetsu-in.Jun 20, 2009
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Meigetsu-in's famous round window/door.Jun 20, 2009
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About the Grave of Hojo Tokiyori.Jun 20, 2009
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Kame-no-i Well (Jug Well)Jun 20, 2009
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About Kame-no-i WellJun 20, 2009
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Entrance (left) to Meigetsu-in. Exit is on the right.Jun 20, 2009
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Hint of what's to come. Hydrangeas on the way to Meigetsu-in.Jun 20, 2009
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Kita-Kamakura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line. The train platform is still too small for the hordes of tourists that arrive.Jun 20, 2009
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Inside the Great Buddha (head portion)Jan 22, 2006
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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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