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Uwai-cho float. 魚屋町47 views
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Shichikukai float. 紫竹会47 views
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Honmachi float 本町47 views
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Dai-ikku children's float. 第一区47 views
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Sanwakai float losing strength. 参和会47 views
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Ikeda-machi float. 池田町47 views
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Ikeda-machi float. 池田町47 views
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The larger floats are burned from 8 pm. They burn 5 or 6 floats at a time until 10:30 pm. Miyauchi-cho float. 宮内町47 views
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This is where the shrine holds the rice-planting festival on the third Sunday of May.47 views
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Tarobogu's ema prayer tablets have a blank tengu goblin face. You draw the face yourself. How interactive.47 views
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Nobunaga's sister Oichi who married Azai Nagamasa and gave birth to three famous daughters in Shiga Prefecture.47 viewsOichi's three Azai daughters: Chacha, Hatsu, and Go. Oichi and her daughters escaped to Gifu Castle after their Odani Castle in Shiga was attacked by Nobunaga.
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Go, the youngest Azai sister, married the second Tokugawa shogun Hidetada and gave birth to Iemitsu, the third Tokugawa shogun. The Azai sisters are perhaps Japan's most famous trio of sisters.47 views
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Chiyo was the devoted wife of samurai Yamanouchi Kazutoyo.47 views
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At JR Gifu Station, some outdoor entertainment in front of Nobunaga's golden statue. JR岐阜駅前信長ゆめ広場47 views
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The glass bench is shaped like a boat with a few ripples. Made in Nagahama. Unfortunately, this bench cracked and was replaced by a monument made of whitish stone below.47 views
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My tribute photos for this original Uminoko.47 views
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.47 views
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in Temple garden in autumn.47 views
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View of Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.47 views
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View of Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.47 views
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.47 views
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Altar inside Tokugen-in temple's Hondo main hall.47 views
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Statue of Saicho on the right side of the main altar.47 views
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"Ghost scroll painting" by Shimizu Setsudo from Higashi-Azai, Shiga Prefecture. 清水節堂（1876–1951） 幽霊図47 views
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The temple's front wall (about 20–30 meters long) collapsed in the Sept. typhoon and as of late Oct. they still had no plans to remove the debris due to a lack of manpower and funds. 47 viewsI couldn't bear the thought of tourists (often by the busloads) coming to see the foliage in Nov. and also see this unsightly mess of collapsed wall. Doesn't reflect well on the neighborhood and on the city.
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After removing the plaster and dirt from the wall, we could see the bamboo framework. The bamboo could be easily pulled out.47 views
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Thescrap wood would be hauled away separately from the waste bags.47 views
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About the Shachi roof ornament replica.47 views
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Inside the castle tower is a modern building housing a local history museum. Photography is not allowed inside the castle museum.47 views
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Tengu goblin masks.47 views
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Japanese Oni Exchange Museum exhibits oni (demon, ogre) artwork and local oni legends of the Oeyama Mountains. Masks, statues, kawara roof tile ornaments, and paintings of oni from all over Japan and some from overseas. 47 viewsAll donated to the museum. The museum is at the foot of the Oeyama Mountains (大江山). The Oeyama mountains are known for famous oni legends. That's why this museum was built here.
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Kawara roof oni ornament. Oni-gawara.47 views
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Tango Matsushima (pine islands).47 views
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Rotating kabuki stage.47 views
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There are over 30 torii gates to the shrine.47 views
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Ariko-yama Inari Jinja Shrine atop Izushi Castle's main foundation. 有子山稲荷神社 47 views
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On Nov. 3, Izushi holds the Oshiro Matsuri to reenact the daimyo procession.47 views
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Next to JR Kinosaki Onsen Station is one of the seven celebrated public baths. This one is named Sato-no-Yu Onsen. Chinese-style building that includes a cold bath. Open 1:00 pm–9:00 pm, closed Mon. さとの湯47 views
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Jizo statue at Jizo-yu public bath.47 views
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Guests who stay at a ryokan in Kinosaki Onsen can visit all seven public baths for free. But daytrippers like me have to pay admission for each one, costing ¥600 or ¥700. 47 viewsHowever, they have a public bath day pass for only ¥1,200 (外湯めぐり券). Use it to enter all seven. Great deal! Definitely one of the best bargains in Japan!
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Willow trees along the river at Kinosaki Onsen hot spring. 47 views
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Otani River has four stone bridges and each one has a name.47 views
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Foot bath next to Ichinoyu public bath. 海内第一泉47 views
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Ichinoyu public bath. Went in this one. 一の湯47 views
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View from the cavern bath.47 views
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About the Benzaiten shrine.47 views
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Gokurakuji Temple's Sanmon Gate. 山門47 views
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Hiking path to Onsenji Temple, but taking the ropeway is easier and faster.47 views
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Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway goes up to Mt. Daishi.47 views
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Midway is the Onsenji Station.47 views
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View of Kinosaki Onsen from the lookout deck.47 views
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Ring of wisdom. Throw clay dishes to the target. かわらけ投げ47 views
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At the bottom station of the ropeway is a small museum dedicated to Otagaki Shiro (1894–1964) who proposed the Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway that opened in May 1963. He was a native of Kinosaki and the first president of Kansai Electric Power Company.47 views太田垣士郎翁資料館
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About Kou-no-Yu. 鴻の湯47 views
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On Sorihashi Bridge (反橋).47 views
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Hongu No. 2 shrine fence.47 views
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Hongu No. 3 shrine in front of the altar protected by netting.47 views
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Hongu No. 3 shrine offertory pit.47 views
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Rear of Wakamiya Hachimangu.47 views
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Grand tree at Sumiyoshi Taisha, Osaka.47 views
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Sumiyoshi Taisha Station's Shop Nankai shopping arcade.47 views
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Sumiyoshi Taisha Station on the Nankai Line.47 views
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Way to Kano Tenmangu Shrine. 47 views
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Kano-juku road marker.47 views
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Marker for a gate at Kano Castle.47 views
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Kano Castle parking lot.47 views
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Manhole card for Toyosato's manhole.47 views
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JR Saitama-Shintoshin Station outside the turnstile. Go left.47 views
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When full, Saitama Super Arena has three tiers of seats.47 views
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Sunrise hike up Mt. Yarabudake (屋良部岳) on Sakieda Peninsula in western Ishigaki. It starts near the summit from this small, easy-to-miss trail.47 views
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This is the old Ishigaki Airport before it closed in March 2013 and was replaced by the new and current airport slightly north of this old airport.47 views
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Gujo-Hachiman manhole has ayu sweetfish design.47 views
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My lunch on the boat was Uminoko Curry, the same dish served on the Uminoko Floating School. 47 views
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Karamon Gate 唐門 (National Treasure) before it was restored in March 2020. See the next photo.47 views
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Side view of Ryuchu dragon pillar in Naha, Okinawa.47 views
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Shigaraki Kogen Railway train.47 views
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In winter, water fowl rest on the frozen lake surface.47 views
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Lake Yogo swan maiden monument.47 views
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Stone monument at Lake Yogo swan maiden monument.47 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.47 views
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Lots of reeds, essential for the lake's ecosystem. They cleanse the water among other things.47 views
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Red hibiscus and other flowers in the tsumugi factory's garden setting. Amami Oshima, Kagoshima47 views
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Color manhole in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture. Depicting water fowl on the lake.47 views
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Color manhole in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture.47 views
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Ritto History Museum 栗東歴史民俗博物館46 views
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Stuffed boar.46 views
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Nature trail46 views
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Road in front of the station.46 views
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View from Haleakala summit, with Big Island peaks in view.46 views
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Many large stone lanterns are in the garden.46 views
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It's just a small hill 6 meters high, 38 meters diameter.46 views
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Traditional karakuri dolls which were maneuvered using strings and gears. These would be put atop a float during festivals.46 views
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View of Torahime from Toragozen-yama.46 views
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Maruyama Tumulus next to Jiyukan Hall. MAP46 views
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"Keep our rivers clean"46 views
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Marker for site of a Toiya-ba which was a travel logistics office where you can get pack horses, forward your baggage, and find a place to stay in Bamba. 問屋場46 views
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Intersection with a Bamba-juku stone monument. A good place to rest and eat your box lunch.46 views
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Bamba-juku stone monument.46 views
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Site of the Honjin, the town's most exclusive inn for daimyo lords and other VIPs. This is not the original building. Just a private house. Near the Waki Honjin. 本陣跡46 views
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Place where Emperor Meiji took a break. It was the site of another Toiya-ba.46 views
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Rest assured, it's very peaceful in the temple. Rengeji's Sanmon Gate (right) and bell tower on left.46 views
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Graves of Hojo Nakatoki and his men from the Rokuhara Tandai. 北条仲時一行の墓46 views
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Small mausoleum for Saint Ikko. 一向上人の御廟46 views
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Monument for a song about the tunnel digging, titled "Nishino Suido Uta."46 views
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One group was from the local junior high school.46 views
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These kids were very good at the taiko drums.46 views
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Dancing in formation.46 views
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Other mikoshi heading back home. This one passed by Yodobashi Kichijoji.46 views
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Fukagawa Tekomai geisha make their entrance. 深川手古舞46 views
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The children played music.46 views
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They work at the Toshima Ward Office (City Hall).46 views
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Kikusui-ren (Koenji) 菊水連46 views
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One of only two foreigners I saw dancing. He was good. Edo-uki-ren (Koenji) 江戸浮連46 views
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Koganei Sakura-ren musicians. I've seen them at Koenji Awa Odori as well.46 views
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Koganei Sakura-ren performing on the outdoor stage.46 views
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I see Sazanka-ren headbands. Perhaps they were hired to dance for the bank.46 views
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Map of the culvert project. The culvert was built to prevent flooding from three rivers flowing through the town.46 views
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Mizuhiki Shrine near the Takawa River Culvert. 水引神社46 views
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Tiger Princess statue outside the Torahime Station46 views
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Gansan Daishi belfry46 views
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They were hardly able to throw the beans too far, so you had to be up front to catch the beans. Those of us in the back could hardly catch any beans.46 views
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So before you do all that drinking, think about the toilet lines.46 views
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Children's mikoshi return to the shrine.46 views
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Group photo of the keri yakko-buri men. "Keri" means to kick.46 views
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Todo Takatora sake.46 views
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Day's schedule.46 views
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Osaka Evessa cheerleaders.46 views
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Introducing Phoenix players46 views
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Wendell White (14) got the bj-league's regular-season MVP award for 2009-2010.46 views
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Near the Honden is the shrine office where you can apply to have a private prayer in the shrine hall.46 views
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Beyond the dolls is this building with bonsai chrysanthemums.46 views
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Fence modeled after a samurai battle fence.46 views
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About the Azai family sculpture. There's Nagamasa, Oichi, Chacha, Ohatsu Go, and Manpukumaru. They are gazing at Lake Biwa and Chikubushima from Odani.46 views
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Heading for Sugaura, a small lakeside town in northern Lake Biwa.46 views
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Steep stairs inside Hikone Castle tower.46 views
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Leaving Satsuma Beach.46 views
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Plum blossoms in Yakushi Ike park, Machida, Tokyo.46 views
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Japanese tea ceremony house and Japanese-style room for rent. 清月庵46 views
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Plum blossoms and Tokyo Sky Tree.46 views
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Benten Shrine46 views
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Kameido Tenjin Shrine main worship hall. Notice the red and white plum blossoms on both sides.46 views
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Inside the main worship hall.46 views
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More plum blossoms on the right side of the shrine.46 views
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