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Statue of Lord Todo Takatora (in Kora, Shiga Prefecture) who became the 11th lord of Tsu Castle (Mie Pref.) in 1608. Behind it is the Takatora Waterfall.678 views
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In 1604 at age 30, the Tokugawa government called him to Edo to supervise the building of Zojoji temple (where many Tokugawa shoguns are buried). He also supervised the building of the famous Toshogu Shrine in Nikko. This same statue is at Toshogu Shrine.445 views
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Near Kora Town Hall is this statue of Kora Bungo-no-Kami Munehiro (1574-1646). Born here, he started a famous lineage of shrine/temple carpenters. 甲良豊後守宗廣 MAP399 viewsHe supervised the construction of many famous buildings.
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Zaiji Hachiman Shrine also has wisteria which bloom in early May. Planted by Todo Kagemori, the founder of the Todo clan in the 14th century.374 views
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Torii gate to Zaiji Hachiman Shrine in Kora, Shiga.275 views
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Zaiji Hachiman Shrine, the family shrine of the Todo clan. This place in Zaiji (Kora, Shiga) was Lord Todo Takatora's birthplace. Takatora later became lord of Tsu Castle in Mie Prefecture. MAP259 views
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Kora town manhole with a wisteria design taken from Zaiji Hachiman Shrine, Shiga Pref.197 views
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Zaiji is about a 20-min. walk from Amago Station. Quaint general store in Zaiji. Looks like Japan from the 1950s or '60s.105 views
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Walking around Zaiji is quite pleasant. Rural area with traditional-style homes. The murmuring of streams is everywhere.51 views
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Sightseeing map of Kora-cho.49 views
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Zaiji has numerous little streams along the roads and houses. You often see flowering plants decorating the streams. It is one of the town's symbols.48 views
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Kora Shrine47 views
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Azalea and stream43 views
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About Zaiji Hachiman Shrine in Japanese and English.43 views
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Kora Shrine Honden is another Kora Shrine. Also called Hoyoji temple. The Honden main hall was repaired by Kora Bungo-no-Kami Munehiro.42 views
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Large stone Lord Takatora once transported to rebuild Osaka Castle. It was abandoned in Kiso River. Called the "Consolation Stone." 残念石41 views
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Zaiji Hachiman Shrine's Honden main hall.40 views
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Local museum dedicated to Kora Bungo-no-Kami Munehiro. Unfortunately, the museum was closed when I was there. It's open only once or twice a week or so.40 views
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Zaiji Hachiman Shrine's Haiden Hall.39 views
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A short walk from Zaiji Hachiman Shrine is Takatora Park, dedicated to Zaiji's most famous son, Lord Todo Takatora who became lord of Tsu Castle in Mie. MAP39 views
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Zaiji Hachiman Shrine's Honden main hall.38 views
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Stone lanterns with the Todo family crest.38 views
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Kora Town Hall. MAP37 views
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Local sightseeing map in stone.36 views
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About Kora Bungo-no-Kami Munehiro.36 views
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