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Zojoji temple's Daiden (Hondo) main hall ahead.89 views
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Tomb of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyoshi89 views
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Kehi Shrine's torii is 11 m high. One of Japan's three most famous wooden toriis. The other two being Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima Pref. and Kasuga Shrine in Nara.89 views
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Daimyo's wife89 views
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Chiyoda Line running at 3 am on New Year's morning.89 views
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Even the roof of the local shopping street near Iwakuni Station has a Kintaikyo design.89 views
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Wristwatches89 views
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Ikegami Honmonji, Tokyo89 views
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Omote Shoin (表書院) Main Hall's San-no-Ma Room 三之間.89 views
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Special latticed ceiling of the Taimenjo (対面所) Reception Hall's Jodan-no-Ma room reserved for the daimyo lord.89 views
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The Taimenjo (対面所) Reception Hall 89 views
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Top floor's lookout deck. The top floor only has windows and no balcony.89 views
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The event starts at noon with an opening ceremony until 12:45 pm. Then at 12:45 pm, a procession of armored men appear (yoroi kizome).89 views
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It's an annual New Year's ceremony and a joint practice session of all the major martial arts. Admission is free.89 viewsThe Budokan is near Kudanshita Station on the Tozai subway line.
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Sumo wrestlers89 views
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Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka89 views
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At Ishiyama-dera, inside Room of Genji is a lifesize doll of Lady Murasaki Shikibu who in the 11th century wrote Tale of Genji, one of Japan's most famous novels.89 views
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Dainichi Nyorai. 大日如来89 views
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Statue of Lady Murasaki writing Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari).89 views
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Toyota 2000GT from 1967. The museum is celebrating this car's 50th anniversary. So they have a few of these on display in 2017.89 viewsMade famous by James Bond in "You Only Live Twice." But the film featured a custom-made convertible instead (only two convertibles were made, both for the film). Design was inspired by the Jaguar.
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Handa Dashi Matsuri float in Handa, Aichi.89 views
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Handa Dashi Matsuri float in Handa, Aichi.89 views
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Amanohashidate is northern Kyoto's main attraction and very famous for centuries as one of Japan's Scenic Trio (Nihon Sankei 日本三景). 89 viewsThe other two in the scenic trio are Miyajima (vermillion torii and shrine on the ocean) in Hiroshima and Matsushima (pine tree islands) near Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. It's about 3.6 km long, totally flat, and you can cross it on foot or by bicycle (rentals available) on a dirt road in the middle. The road is lined with thousands of Japanese pine trees and closed to vehicular traffic. This view is from the northern end atop Kasamatsu Park. Near Amanohashidate Station.
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Kawarazuka Tumulus88 views
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Cathedral and Lion with Pigeons88 views
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Näränkä Trail88 viewsRubber boots were required for this easy hike first on these duckboards over the bog. After going to Finland, I found it difficult to understand the difference between marsh, swamp, wetland, and bog which I heard the most often in Finland. I usually call it marsh. Never used the word "bog" until I visited Finland.
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Some nice lakeside scenery while cycling further north from Kohoku Waterfowl Park.88 views
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Nice cycling path along the shore.88 views
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They walk very slowly88 views
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Large wooden paddle of a maruko-bune boat. The boat also had a sail. The boat had a round log on both sides.88 views
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Trail going up the mountain.88 views
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View from Kitanomaru88 views
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About Shukuba no Sato. Interesting outdoor museum of Edo-Period buildings accurately reconstructed as was found in Ishibe-juku. You can find a farmer's house, merchant's house, inn, tea house, and warehouse. The inside is also quite authentic.88 views
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Inn88 views
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Taiko-bashi Bridge88 views
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I sure had my fill of plum blossoms this year...88 views
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Cherry blossom curtain88 views
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Inside streetcar88 views
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Inside Omi Hino Merchant House88 views
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The bigger lanterns have artwork. Some of them were done by celebrities.88 views
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These boat rides are offered only during this annual festival.88 views
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Home base. The gray concrete building is their boathouse.88 views
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Oh man, I forgot my glasses!88 views
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Veranda facing a garden.88 views
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During the finale, the tekomai and Kiba Kiyari singers sing together.88 views
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Heiwado Dept. Store in front of Nagahama Station.88 views
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Plaque88 views
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Song monument buried in snow at Imazu Port in winter.88 views
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Hondo main hall altar, Important Cultural Property 大通寺 本堂阿弥陀堂88 views
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Renmyo was here.88 views
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Stone lantern, giant Jizo, and temple bell88 views
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Scenery behind the public hall.88 views
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Tumulus No. 5 with a reconstructed chamber made of stone.88 views
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Welcome to Hinohara village.88 views
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Cheering section88 views
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The first Tora-san movie came out in 1969 and over 40 more installments have been produced since then. It is entered in the Guiness Book of World Records as being the movie series with the most sequels.88 views
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The plot is basically the same for each installment: middle-aged Kuruma Torajiro^ (Tora-san) meets pretty woman (the movie's leading lady whom the Japanese call the "madonna"), has a good time with her and falls in love. Photo: Tora-san Mus88 views
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Yoyogi Park with huge crowds of flower viewers88 views
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Fishing ponds88 views
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Chikubushima boat dock. The Verse 4 Song Monument on can be seen on the left.88 views
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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88 views
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"Senzoku" means "wash feet." One legend says that Nichiren washed his feet in the pond.88 views
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Sumo monument in Ekoin temple. Sumo matches were held here regularly from 1833 to 1909 when the Kokugikan sumo stadium was built.88 views
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The walls inside have panels such as this one. Painting depicting Lord Asano's attack on Lord Kira at Edo Castle.88 views
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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.88 views
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Another log coming to the slope.88 views
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Each log is preceded by flag bearers.88 views
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On the next day on June 12, 2004, was Miya-iri or portable shrines entering Hie Shrine. Led by this cart of festival musicians. 山王まつり宮入り88 views
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Parish members reach the shrine.88 views
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In front of the shrine, the priest blesses the mikoshi portable shrine.88 views
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Isowatari. 磯渡り88 views
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They introduced the three best designs. 最優秀作品はなく、３点の優秀賞作品を参考に保存会が決めた。88 views
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"We're children of the lake, off to wander 'round..." (Mt. Ibuki in the distance)「われは湖の子...」88 views
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Fixed-seat boat フィックス艇88 views
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Boys watch their classmates row.88 views
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Road to Taga Taisha Shrine88 views
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Free hula lesson at Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Waikiki88 views
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Hanauma Bay toilet bowl88 views
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JR Takaoka Station (south side)88 views
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Bishop Museum, wooden bowls with human teeth88 views
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Entrance to pedestrian underpass in front of Aizu-Wakamatsu Station88 views
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Buddha statue with Tahoto Pagoda in background88 views
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Anime characters for the kids88 views
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The house has a depressing name. "Umoregi" means petrified wood. Since he was far down the family line to succeed the lordship of his clan, Naosuke did not expect he his life would flower and thereby named this house. 埋木舎88 views
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There is a makeshift hut and a statue of Basho sitting. 採茶庵跡88 views
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No entry beyond this point. The entire area around the government buildings was restricted and only runners and staff could enter. This is the closest we could get to the start line.88 views
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Now in Shinagawa, at the U-turn.88 views
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Shinagawa U-turn (15 km point)88 views
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Ethnic booth (Afghanistan)88 views
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Ariake Station88 views
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Stone marker for Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine.88 views
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Sometimes log steps are provided.88 views
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Going down to the lookout point.88 views
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Summit of Mt. Mikami. Only a small clearing with a bench. It was a great day for hiking. It is quite a popular mountain for climbers. Even for families with little kids. Didn't see any monkeys. No bears.88 views
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Route 8 crossing Yasu River88 views
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Downward slope and trail. This trail is called the Karyoku Koen-gawa Tozando which starts from the Karyoku Koen flower park. 花緑公園側登山道88 views
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Mushrooms88 views
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This small building next to the Date Cosmos 21 Center is a waste oil conversion plant.88 views
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Homanji Hondo88 views
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View from Hondo hall.88 views
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View of Hayasaki Naiko from the eastern edge. There is a committee for restoring Hayasaki Naiko, but reaching an agreement on planning and implementation takes a long time.88 views
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There is a small opening where you can enter the bell pavilion to ring the gong. 鐘楼88 views
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Goho Zenjin-do Hall worships a guardian deity for children. Pray here for a safe childbirth and healthy growth of your kids. 護法善神堂88 views
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Lake Biwa shore near Nagahama Castle.88 views
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Shoreline near Nagahama Castle.88 views
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Map of Sumpu Park88 views
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What Jizo-zaka looks like from the Jizo-in temple entrance.88 views
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Meet the wonderful soccer fans of World Cup 2002 in these extraordinary photos of ordinary people.88 views
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The road was lined with PR booths for each mascot. They promoted products or tourism. The event saw about 46,000 visitors during the two days. The festival's official Web site is here.88 views
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Another cutie is Mimi-chan from Minami-ku, Sakai, Osaka Pref. A female flower promoting Minami-ku. Notice the bee on her forehead. みみちゃん (大阪 堺市南区)88 views
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The exhibition was at the library entrance with a wall and three showcases.88 views
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The hall lobby had posters showing Maibara's major sights.88 views
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Instead of going to Hama-Otsu Station, go to Shimanoseki Station (Keihan streetcar) to reach the free viewing area.88 views
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Bobby Nash is from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (my alma mater as well). His father is the current basketball coach at UH and was one of the Fabulous Five at UH during the early '70s.88 views
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Dunk88 views
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Entrance to Biwako Bunkakan museum. A lookout deck is on the top of this tower.88 views
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Biwako Motorboat Race Course. Biwako Kyotei びわこ競艇場88 views
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Monument for Otsu-juku, where Emperor Meiji once lodged.88 views
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Sponsors88 views
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The soybeans were thrown in little paper bags, so we could still pick them up and eat them even if they fell to the ground.88 views
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Another part of Mishima Pond in summer.88 views
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Portrait panels of Nagamasa, Ichi, and their three daughters.88 views
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Global Loop elevated walkway. An elevated boardwalk called the Global Loop loops around the main part of the Nagakute site.88 views
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Gondola over the Expo Plaza88 views
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Trash cans for every kind of trash, emphasizing recycling.88 views
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National flags88 views
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Poland (basket-like facade)88 views
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The Philippines (left) and Laos (right)88 views
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Building on the site of Kuwana-juku's Waki-Honjin. It is a ryokan inn.88 views
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Site of Kuwana-juku's Honjin.88 views
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Map of Kyuka Park on the site of Kuwana Castle.88 views
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People head for Nishi Hongu where the mikoshi are.88 views
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Smaller temples along the way.88 views
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Map showing Sakamoto's historic preservation area. Sakamoto is a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区).88 views
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Hall lobby and reception desk where you pay 500 yen admission.88 views
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Made of wood with non-sliding seats. This boat became obsolete as sliding-seat boats came to fore. 小口太郎たちがこういうもの乗ってましたね。88 views
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They also planted many cherry trees along the shore, but the trees recently died.88 views
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They did this repeatedly until they went further up the shrine.88 views
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Another arrives at Kaizuten Shrine at about 9 pm.88 views
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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88 views
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Horse racing by foreign residents.88 views
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Another room in the temple has this famous round opening facing a garden.88 views
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Karesansui garden88 views
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The hikiyama storehouses line the main streets of Minakuchi. There are 16 hikiyama floats. However, only 6 or 7 of them are paraded on the streets during the festival.88 views
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Ninomiya Bridge leading to Higashi Hongu Shrine. 二宮橋88 views
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Shirayama-gu Shrine Haiden88 views
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The cherry blossom boat cruises either just cruise or they stop at Kaizu-Osaki Port where you can get off and walk around.88 views
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Next to the Kondo hall is the famous Mii Bell Pavilion (Mii-no-Bansho). It is one of the Omi Hakkei (Eight Views of Omi) depicted in ukiyoe woodblock prints. Dating from the Momoyama period, it is an Important Cultural Property.88 views
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