 Most viewed - Ogaki 大垣市 |
Statue of Lord Toda Ujikane who was the Ogaki Castle lord in 1635.484 views
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Ogaki has a city-operated bicycle racetrack called the Ogaki Keirinjo or Ogaki Cycling Stadium. This is the entrance. Admission is 100 yen. 大垣競輪場414 views
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Sunomata Castle and gourd sculpture. The gourd (hyotan) was Toyotomi Hideyoshi's trademark as well as a symbol of this area.369 views
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From Ogaki Station, a straight shopping road (Eki-dori) goes through the center of the city. A marker shows where you turn to visit Ogaki Castle.339 views
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Sunomata Castle.325 views
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Model of Sunomata which was a post town on the Mino Road between Atsuta in Nagoya and Tarui in Gifu.292 views
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Road to Sunomata Ichiya Castle. "Ichiya" means "one night," referring to how long it took to build the castle according to legend. Phone: 0584-62-3322, Address: 岐阜県大垣市墨俣町墨俣1742-1291 views
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Ogaki Castle's cherry blossoms were more beautiful than I had expected.267 views
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Ogaki Castle in April250 views
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Ogaki's biggest festival held on the weekend on or before May 15 has 13 ornate floats called "yama." They are paraded along the streets in central Ogaki. The road leading to Hachiman Shrine is lined with food stalls.242 viewsThere are different types of floats. Mostly karakuri doll floats, but also two floats with a stage for traditional Japanese dances by young kids. The floats were inspired by karakuri floats in Aichi Prefecture and kabuki floats in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture.
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The second floor shows how the castle was built.234 views
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Ogaki Castle and cherry blossoms232 views
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Ogaki manhole, Gifu Pref.231 views
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Explaining the parts of samurai armor.229 views
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Sunomata Castle was originally built in 1561 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi supposedly overnight as part of Oda Nobunaga's strategy to conquer Mino (Gifu) Province.217 views
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When I visited the castle in 1995, the room still had the chairs and table the Crown Prince and Princess used. They have since been removed from the room. This photo was taken in 1995.215 views
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Near Ogaki Station is a small plaza with signs telling you that Haiku poet Matsuo Basho came here and that Ogaki was his last stop on his Oku no Hosomichi journey.213 views
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Statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in front of Sunomata Castle.213 views
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Sunomata Castle211 views
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Graves of those who died building Sunomata Castle.210 views
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Sunomata Ichiya Castle was reconstructed in April 1991.208 views
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Sunomata Castle has five floors. The first floor has this room introducing the nature and history of Sunomata.200 views
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Site of Ogaki-juku's Waki-Honjin198 views
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This room was also where Crown Prince Hiro and Crown Princess Masako rested during a visit to the castle in April 1995.198 views
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Bridge to Sunomata Castle.198 views
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The original Ogaki Castle was said to be built in 1535 by the Toki Clan who ruled Mino Province (now Gifu).195 views
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Natural spring in Ogaki194 views
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Rear view of Sunomata Castle.193 views
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Entrance to Sunomata Castle.191 views
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Rest area.190 views
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Main bridge to Sunomata Castle. Gourds are prominent here.190 views
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Near the castle entrance is this stone gourd pouring water.189 views
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Matchlock guns186 views
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Ogaki manhole, Gifu Pref.185 views
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Side view of Sunomata Castle.184 views
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Sunomata Ichiya Castle is open 9 am to 5 pm, closed Mon. (open if a national holiday and closed on Tue. instead). Admission 200 yen for adult, free for children below age 18.184 views
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Statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in front of Sunomata Castle.182 views
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Print showing the construction of Sunomata Castle.182 views
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Small sculptures on the castle foundation.181 views
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Ogaki Castle tower. In 1600 for the Battle of Sekigahara, Ogaki Castle was the base for Lord Ishida Mitsunari who led the Western Forces.176 views
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Video screening area.174 views
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Gate to Sunomatawhich was also a post town along the Mino Road. Sunomata is accessible by Gifu Bus (W65 on Obusa Sunomata Route) from JR Gifu Station and Ogaki Station. Get off at Sunomata bus stop. 172 views
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Ogaki Matsuri poster170 views
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The castle is small, but nice. The stairway here.170 views
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Way to Sunomata Castle. This path goes along the Nagara River.168 views
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Next to the castle is also this rack of gourds.168 views
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Golden pair of shachi atop Sunomata Castle.168 views
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Stone foundatio.167 views
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Toyotomi Hideyoshi165 views
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Swords165 views
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Another bridge to Sunomata Castle. More picturesque, but almost useless as it goes to a road with heavy traffic.164 views
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Roof163 views
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Another gate along the path to Sunomata Castle.162 views
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Gifu Castle atop Kinkazan as seen from Sunomata Castle. Then called Inabayama Castle, Gifu Castle was one objective for Sunomata Castle and Hideyoshi.162 views
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East Gate, now the main gate to Ogaki Castle. 東門161 views
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The first floor has exhibits related to Ogaki Castle and the Battle of Sekigahara. Samurai armor161 views
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Ogaki Castle tower (donjon) is four stories high. Now a museum.161 views
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Site of Ogaki Castle's Omotemon Gate. It's within walking distance from the castle tower, but you'll need a map to find it.161 views
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The 3rd floor shows how Toyotomi Hideyoshi rose to power and prominence.161 views
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On the left is the small bag of beans tossed by the Atago-yama float.159 views
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Ogaki Castle's East Gate (looking from the inside). This is not the Omotemon front gate which was a distance away from here (photos at bottom).158 views
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The 5th floor is the lookout deck. No veranda, but the windows are open for easy viewing and picture-taking.157 views
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Ogaki Castle's East Gate (looking from the inside).155 views
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Touch-and-feel samurai weapons. Matchlock gun, bow, and spear (behind).155 views
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site of Ogaki Castle's Omotemon Gate.154 views
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Turn here to visit Ogaki Castle.152 views
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Shrine at the site of Ogaki Castle's Omotemon Gate.151 views
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View of Sunomata and the main bridge to the castle.151 views
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The fourth floor is a gallery. Pictures by local kids.150 views
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Map of the original Ogaki Castle.147 views
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Deadly spears146 views
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Marker pointing the way to Ogaki Castle, the symbol and main attraction of the city.146 views
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On a clear day, Mt. Ibuki can be seen.146 views
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Site of a castle gate.144 views
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View of Nagara River.144 views
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Range of various weapons: Spear 6 meters, arrow 30 meters, bullet 200 meters, and cannon 1800 meters.143 views
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Toda Ujitaka (1854-1936), last lord of Ogaki Castle. (Toda family)143 views
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View of Sunomata-juku post town.143 views
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Inside Ogaki Castle tower that is a castle history museum with a good display of samurai stuff.142 views
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Ogaki Castle142 views
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Sunomata Castle marker.142 views
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West Gate 西門141 views
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About Hokoku Shrine.141 views
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Next to Shirahige Shrine is Hokoku Shrine dedicated to Hideyoshi.141 views
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"Hideyoshi" in kanji spelled out with small gourds.141 views
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Ogaki Castle is within Ogaki Park.139 views
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Nagara River and Gifu Castle on Mt. Kinka on the upper left.139 views
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Statue of Lord Toda Ujikane who was the castle lord in 1635. The Toda Clan occupied Ogaki Castle until the feudal era ended with Meiji Period.138 views
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Hokoku Shrine is called the home of the "God of Success" in reference to Hideyoshi's spectacular rise to power from humble beginnings.138 views
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View of Shirahige Shrine138 views
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Writing by Ishida Mitsunari and other allies. (Facsimile)135 views
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Entrance to Ogaki Hachiman Shrine. Highlights include karakuri mechanical doll performances atop the floats and the floats lit up at night with paper lanterns. Held by Hachiman Jinja Shrine.135 viewsOn Dec. 1, 2016 (JST), Ogaki Matsuri Festival was inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as one of 33 "Yama, Hoko, and Yatai float festivals in Japan."
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Top 4th floor of Ogaki Castle tower. There is no balcony, only glass windows.134 views
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Toda Kazuaki (1541-1603), first lord of Ogaki Castle. 戸田一西132 views
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Model of a battle131 views
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Even computers for more info.131 views
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Shirahige Shrine is next to Sunomata Castle. 131 views
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The site is squeezed into a small space by a big building.130 views
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Hachiman Shrine130 views
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This float features dancing by children in kimono. The back has a painting of a pine tree.130 views
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Portraits of all the lords of Ogaki Castle.129 views
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Ogaki Castle129 views
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Flower tower and Hachiman Shrine torii.129 views
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Shochiku-yama float. 松竹 (伝馬町)129 views
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Ebisu-yama float. 恵比須(船町・伝馬町・岐阜町・宮町)129 views
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Inui Turret (not open to the public).128 views
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Small waterfall.128 views
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Parts of a samurai warrior on horseback.127 views
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The Tamanoi-yama was a crowd pleaser with so many child dancers.127 views
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Marker commemorating the Crown Prince and Princess' visit in April 1995.127 views
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Hanging on during the tilt...126 views
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Shochiku-yama also features dances by children in kimono.126 views
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Taiko drum on top floor.125 views
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Hachiman Shrine125 views
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Ogaki Castle tower. In 1936, Ogaki Castle was designated as a National Treasure. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by fire in July 1945 due to World War II.124 views
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Tamanoi-yama float. 玉の井 (船町)124 views
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Hachiman Shrine 八幡神社124 views
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Ogaki Castle's Inui Turret123 views
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Some distance away from the main castle tower is the site of Ogaki Castle's Omotemon Gate which was the front gate. Nothing remains today, only a small shrine.123 views
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View from the top floor of Ogaki Castle tower. This faces the adjacent park.119 views
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Even toward the city center, mostly trees blocking the worthless view.119 views
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Natural spring in Hachiman Shrine.119 views
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The first of eleven floats is called Kagura-yama. 神楽 (本町・中町・新町)118 views
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Entrance to Ogaki Castle tower. Admission 100 yen. Open 9 am to 5 pm (enter by 4:30 pm). Closed Tue. The castle tower was rebuilt in April 1959.117 views
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The Shiki no Michi Promenade starts near Ogaki Station and follows along a moat or canal for about 2.2 km. There is a nice walking path and some parts have cherry blossoms.117 views
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Flood marker116 views
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Looking toward Inui Turret.116 views
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Basic layout of the city center. Ogaki Station is on the upper right. Canals used to be the castle moat.116 views
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Renjishi lion dance.115 views
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Top of Shochiku-yama is a statue of Benzaiten.115 views
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Aioi-yama float. This is the newest float, reconstructed in 1996. 相生 (本町)114 views
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After the procession, all the float again visited Hachiman Shrine. Later in the evening, they lit up the floats like the night before.114 views
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In other directions, not much of a view from the Ogaki Castle tower.113 views
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On the first day of May 9 called Shigaku (試楽), the eleven floats first performed in front of Hachiman Shrine, then proceeded to Ogaki City Hall where also performed karakuri.113 views
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The karakuri doll is actually writing "Ogaki Matsuri" on a piece of paper.113 views
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Namazu-yama float. 鯰 (魚屋町)113 views
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Daikoku-yama float 大黒 (魚屋町・竹島町・俵町)113 views
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Namazu means catfish.112 views
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Hachiman Shrine112 views
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Tamanoi-yama112 views
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Inui Turret111 views
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The Eki-dori road was lined with food stalls.111 views
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Sneakers111 views
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Castle wall with weapon holes.109 views
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Sakaki-yama float. 榊 (竹島町)109 views
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While Ogaki City Hall officials sat comfortably under the shade like nobility, the floats came by one after another to perform katakuri doll stunts. The rest of us sweated under the sun.109 views
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Atago-yama float. 愛宕 (岐阜町)109 views
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Sakaki-yama at night in front of Hachiman Shrine.108 views
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After the end of the karakuri performance, they tossed out small bags of beans like setsubun.108 views
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Tamanoi-yama107 views
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Tamanoi-yama finale107 views
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The Eki-dori road in front of Ogaki Station was closed to traffic.106 views
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Shojo-yama float. 猩々(宮町)106 views
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The float procession on May 10. Headed by the Kagura-yama float. 巡行105 views
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The tapestry features the Omi-Hakkei scenes.105 views
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It got darker. 105 views
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Shochiku-yama105 views
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Ogaki City Hall.105 views
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