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Takeshima island is connected by a bridge. The island is uninhabited, but has a Yaotomi Jinja Shinto shrine (八百富神社) dedicated to goddess Takeshima Benten. Designated as a Natural Monument for its flora which greatly differs from that on shore.
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400-meter long bridge to Takeshima island near JR Gamagori Station. The island is made of granite. Circumference is 680 meters. There's a walking path around the island.
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Torii on Takeshima island
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My bicycle somewhere in Gamagori.
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JR Gamagori Station. In the foreground is my bicycle.
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Katahara Onsen Ajisai no Sato (形原温泉あじさいの里) Main gate 正面ゲ~ト
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Ticket booth. Admission: ¥500 for adults and free for junior high schoolers and younger. In June, open 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. (Enter by 8:30 pm.)
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Lots of visitors going up the hill of hydrangea.
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The garden is on a hill with the front slope covered with hydrangea. The hilltop has Hodagaike Pond and walking paths lined with hydrangea.
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The garden is also illuminated at night, and you might even see fireflies if you're lucky.
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Katahara Onsen Ajisai no Sato in Gamagori, Aichi in June. In June 2023 during the Hydrangea Festival, there is a bus that runs from JR Gamagori Station (south exit, bus stop No. 3) to Katahara Onsen (Ajisai no Sato) hydrangea garden. Bus fare is ¥390 one way. On weekdays, the bus runs once or twice an hour from 9:40 am to 2:50 pm. The last bus leaves Katahara Onsen at 3:15 pm. On weekends, it runs twice an hour from 9:25 am to 4:25 pm and the last bus leaves Katahara Onsen at 8:50 pm. The bus ride takes about 20 min.
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Map of Ajisai no Sato hydrangea garden. Main entrance is on the right where the main road meets the slope of hydrangea. There's a walking path around the hilltop pond.Remember that June is the rainy season, so bring an umbrella in case it rains. Also see my blog post for more details: https://photoguide.jp/log/2023/06/katahara-onsen-ajisai-gamagori-aichi/
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