 Most viewed - Nikko 日光市 |
Warriors coming down the Omotesando. 武者行列836 views
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The warriors are the procession's main attraction.724 viewsWaiting near Futarasan Shrine's torii.
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Posing with maybe with their school teacher.703 views
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Also called "Sennin Gyoretsu" (1,000-person Procession 千人行列), this is Nikko's largest festival held on May 17-18. The highlight is a long procession of over 1,000 people dressed in various costumes.700 viewsThe three portable shrines are dedicated to the spirits of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Minamoto Yoritomo. Photos start with May 17 at Toshogu Shrine, when priests gathered for a ceremony. 発興祭
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Chigo children wearing an elaborate crown with the signs of the eto Oriental Zodiac. Nikko658 viewsNikko Grand Spring Festival in May.
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Warriors on Omotesando649 views
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Face of a samurai.614 views
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Shinkyo Sacred Bridge, Nikko 神橋613 views
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Warriors leaving the Otabisho.607 views
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Warriors walk back up the slope in front of the Otabisho.597 views
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Dance maidens593 views
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Tobu Line train to Nikko. It takes about 2 hours from Asakusa, Tokyo.556 views
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Shrine priest553 views
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Yomeimon Gate, National Treasure, Nikko 陽明門525 views
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Near departure time at Otabisho523 views
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Tokugawa Ieyasu's mausoleum513 views
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Coming down from Yomeimon Gate (National Treasure). 陽明門502 viewsThe gate is a National Treasure and symbol of Nikko.
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Shrine priest501 views
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Priests on a rainy day.487 views
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Shrine priests standing481 views
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Passing under the torii at Futarasan Shrine. 二荒山神社466 views二荒山神社
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Warriors and Five-story Pagoda452 views
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Horse stable439 views
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Chigo children 稚児, Nikko432 views
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Under arrest by the Edo police. Rope handcuffs.431 views
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Sleeping cat 眠り猫429 views
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Hear, speak, and see no evil417 viewsWood carving on the horse stable
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Dragon on ceiling that squeaks when you clap.416 views
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Women at Wakamatsu-ya Theater in Edo Wonderland in Nikko, Tochigi. Too bad we didn't have time to catch the show. There's also the Oiran Courtesan Procession. but we didn't see it.415 views
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Oriental zodiac (tiger) carving on five-story pagoda411 views
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Inside Tobu Line train393 views
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A National Treasure and World Heritage Site, Nikko's magnificent shrines and temples overshadow any other attractions Tochigi has. The Toshogu Shrine is especially famous and also serves as Tokugawa Ieyasu's mausoleum. Omotesando 表参道393 views
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1:30 pm: The end (path to Futarasan Shrine). A similar festival is held in Oct., but on a smaller scale and with only one mikoshi.392 viewsAfter the festival ends, there's enough time to see the shrine.
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Tokugawa Ieyasu's mausoleum389 views
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Oh-oh, the Edo police are on the prowl, looking for criminals. At Edo Wonderland in Nikko, Tochigi.389 views
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Shrine maidens 巫女385 views
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Portable shrine storehouse385 views
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Portable shrine in Futarasan Shrine's Haiden Hall.382 views二荒山神社 拝殿
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Oriental zodiac (hare) carving on five-story pagoda382 views
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Ichino-torii380 views
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Kids on school trip along Omotesando 表参道380 views
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Five-story pagoda 五重塔379 views
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Yomeimon Gate379 views
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Those crowns are heavy.373 views
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Horse stable373 views
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Yomeimon Gate, National Treasure 陽明門373 views
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Pretty Edo Period Japanese woman who was sweeping the path. At Edo Wonderland in Nikko, Tochigi.373 views
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Sleeping cat 眠り猫372 views
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Sacred music musicians371 views
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Karamon close-up369 views
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At 11:00 am, the procession starts. They leave Futarasan Shrine through this torii. 上新道367 views上新道
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Tobu Nikko Station 東武日光駅367 views
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Tateki ogre statue. One of the Seven Ogres of Good Fortune at Kinugawa Onsen. 楯鬼「七福邪鬼めぐり」367 views
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In front of the portable shrine storehouse for the three mikoshi. A ceremony is held to transfer the spirits from the main shrine to the portable shrines. 神輿舎にて宵成渡御365 viewsThis building is right next to the famous Yomei-mon Gate at the Toshogu Shrine.
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Futarasan Shrine's torii361 views
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Niomon361 views
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This warrior procession is said to be a reenactment of Shogun Tokugawa Hidetada's visit to Toshogu Shrine, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Successive shoguns visited the shrine as well.360 views上新道
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1:00 pm: Departure at Otabisho358 views
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Yomeimon Gate356 views
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Passing under Yomeimon Gate.355 views
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Karamon355 views
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Group photo353 views
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Azuma-asobi no Mai Dance 東遊の舞352 views
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Prayer ceremony by priests349 views
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The three portable shrines (mikoshi) are then carried out of the storehouse to be taken to Futarasan Shrine.349 views
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What happened to the white roof for the musicians? Azuma-asobi no Mai Dance 東遊の舞348 viewsThese pictures were taken in different years and combined.
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Sleeping cat347 views
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Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura's official mascot. White cat named Nyanmage, a samurai cat. He also appears in person and walks around the park for photos.347 views
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Passing under the torii at Futarasan Shrine. 二荒山神社346 views二荒山神社
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Cool heads.346 views
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Omotesando is the main part of the route to watch the procession. It is the shrine's largest avenue.346 views
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Rear of Yomeimon Gate346 views
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The spirits of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Minamoto Yoritomo in the three portable shrines are then transferred to Futarasan Shrine. The mikoshi spend the night here.345 views
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Offerings of sea bream (tai)343 viewsSanbon-date Shichi-jugo zen
三本立七五膳
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Warriors make their way through.342 views
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Omotesando main promenade 表参道341 views
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Warriors coming down the Omotesando. 武者行列340 views
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Start of the Omotesando with Ichino-torii in the background. 一ノ鳥居339 views
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Rear of Yomeimon Gate339 views
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First group of mikoshi bearers fall in line.338 views
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Mikoshi enter the Ichino-torii338 views
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Mikoshi bearers standing by.337 views
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This short path goes to the Omotesando main promenade.337 views上新道
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Azuma-asobi no Mai Dance musicians337 views
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The procession's starting point at Futarasan Shrine is a great photo op.336 views
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Over 50 different costumes are featured in the procession.336 views
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Shrine priests sitting335 views
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Mikoshi passing through Ichino-torii335 views
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Carrying out the mikoshi from Futarasan Shrine.334 views
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Leaving the Otabisho.334 views
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Second group of mikoshi bearers fall in line.332 views
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Rear view332 views
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Entering Futarasan Shrine's Haiden Hall. All three portable shrines are taken to this hall. 二荒山神社 拝殿331 views
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Banners leading the procession.331 views
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A short path leads to Futarasan Shrine.330 views
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Ceremony to give offerings to the shrine deity. 三本立七五膳330 viewsSanbon-date Shichi-jugo zen
三本立七五膳
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Azuma-asobi no Mai Dance 東遊の舞330 views
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Ceremony to give offerings to the shrine deity. 三本立七五膳330 viewsSanbon-date Shichi-jugo zen
三本立七五膳
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Mikoshi going up to Omote-mon Gate330 views
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Oriental zodiac (dragon) carving on five-story pagoda330 views
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Dancers leaving the building329 views
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Mikoshi coming through Ichino-torii329 views
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The three portable shrines (mikoshi) in Futarasan Shrine's Haiden Hall. 二荒山神社 拝殿328 views
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These two performed the Yaotome-no-Mai. They are leaving the building.328 views
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Mikoshi stored in the Otabisho's Shinden Hall, a resting place for spirits in transit. 御旅所 御神殿327 views
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Beware of horse droppings326 views
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Mikoshi bearers standing by.325 views
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Grounds of Futarasan Shrine, the starting point of the "1,000-Person Procession." 千人行列323 views
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The Boy Scouts collect offerings (excluding horse droppings) thrown on the ground by spectators.323 views
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Azuma-asobi no Mai Dance 東遊の舞323 views
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Otabisho 御旅所322 views
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Carrying out another mikoshi from Futarasan Shrine.320 views
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320 viewsSanbon-date Shichi-jugo zen
三本立七五膳
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May 18: At 10:35 am, the spirits are transferred from Futarasan Shrine back to the portable shrines.319 viewsFutarasan Shrine's Haiden Hall.
二荒山神社 拝殿
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This is near the end of the Omortesando and they turn left to go to the Otabisho resting place.318 views
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12 noon: Otabisho resting place. They arrive and have lunch. The three mikoshi are stored in the building on the upper left. 御旅所318 views御旅所
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Heading to Omotesando. They follow the same route back.318 views
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Edo Wonderland, called "Nikko Edomura" in Japanese, is a theme park featuring Japan's Edo Period (1603–1867) architecture and culture.318 viewsFor admission prices, see the official website: edowonderland.net/en/
Besides the general admission fee, some attractions charge an extra fee.
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Carrying out another mikoshi from Futarasan Shrine.316 views
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Both men and boys wear the warrior costumes.316 views
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Offering of ducks (dead)316 views
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The three mikoshi are carried out of the Otabisho.316 views
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Mikoshi and Five-story Pagoda316 views
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The procession includes about 18 horses.315 views
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Mikoshi coming through.311 views
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Ceremony at the Otabisho. 御旅所祭310 views
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Warriors going through the Omote-mon Gate.310 views
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Carrying out another mikoshi from Futarasan Shrine.309 views
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Procession banners309 views
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People get ready to leave and go back to Toshogu Shrine.308 views
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Mikoshi306 views
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After a 130-min. train ride from Asakusa, Tokyo, we are greeted by this ogre statue at Kinugawa Onsen Station. The Japanese word for "ogre" (oni) is included in the name "Kinugawa." So you'll see lots of ogres (also called demons305 views
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Chigo children, notice the Oriental zodiac animals on their crowns.304 views
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Wooden birds303 views
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Warriors on Omotesando303 views
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Mikoshi is carried out of the Otabisho.300 views
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Chigo children and assistants make sure the crown doesn't fall off.300 views
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Another lion (shi-shi)299 views
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My lunch at Okariba restaurant. At Edo Wonderland in Nikko, Tochigi.299 views
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Ceremony at the Otabisho. 御旅所祭 拝殿298 views
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Warriors with shiny gold helmets.298 views
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Another mikoshi going up to Omote-mon Gate297 views
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Mikoshi and Five-story Pagoda296 views
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Lion294 views
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Mikoshi is carried out of the Otabisho.288 views
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Warriors on Omotesando286 views
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Kinugawa Onsen spa is a hot spring resort along the Kinugawa River. It is also adjacent to Kawaji Onsen spa. It's not a crowded place. Large hotels, some nature walks, and theme parks (Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura, etc.) nearby.286 views
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Ya-otome no Mai Sacred Dance 八乙女の舞279 views
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At Edo Wonderland in Nikko, Tochigi, Wakamatsu-ya Theater in a Yoshiwara brothel style building. It holds oiran shows, one of the park's major attractions. 若松屋275 views
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We'll catch you now!269 views
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At the park's Sekisho checkpoint exit/entrance, large gift shops on the right. It was an interesting theme park. Would take all day to see everything. Something to do in the Kinugawa area. 関所269 views
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Ninja Maze268 views
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Archery targets267 views
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The start of our aesthetic and delicious kaiseki dinner at Kinugawa Park Hotels in Kinugawa Onsen, Nikko. 鬼怒川パークホテルズ264 views
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Ninja Maze261 views
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Eggplant255 views
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Ryogoku Bridge and canal.255 views
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Traditional-looking townscape. Mostly dirt paths. No cars allowed.254 views
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Fire tower254 views
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Breakfast at Kinugawa Park Hotels in Kinugawa Onsen, Tochigi.250 views
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O-Edo Tenmangu Shrine for Michizane. 大江戸天満宮250 views
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About Hatago inns.250 views
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Geta clog shop. 笠下駄屋・笹山245 views
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Woodblock print workshop.244 views
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Hatago inn in a shukuba post town. 旅籠屋244 views
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To get to Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura, take a bus from Kinugawa Onsen Station (bus stop 3). Buses run three times an hour from 9 am to 3:50 pm.243 views
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Koike-ya, gift shop for traditional paper prints. 絵草紙・小池屋243 views
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Echigoya gift shop.243 views
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Ryogoku-za Theater242 views
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Ryogoku Bridge242 views
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Throwing shuriken knives at a target.239 views
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Hatago inn reception desk where you pay your bill. 旅籠屋238 views
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Namijiya gift shop.237 views
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Entrance to Okariba restaurant.237 views
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Try this simple carrier used to carry travelers over steep passes. 峠の茶屋237 views
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Walking through the commercial district (shops, etc.). On the right is a Cosmetics makeup studio. 化粧体験236 views
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Hatago inn. Upstairs was closed.235 views
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Okariba restaurant. Must be for large tour groups.235 views
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Ninja guide234 views
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Small gift shop.231 views
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Daruma painting activity.230 views
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Water Mill House 水車小屋229 views
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View from Ryogoku Bridge.228 views
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Yakata-bune boat rides also available.228 views
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Edo Period policemen. They are always on patrol. (Note that photos on this page were taken in Jan. 2020 before the pandemic started.)227 views
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Dojo for shuriken throwing knives.227 views
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Soba noodle restaurant.226 views
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Samurai District226 views
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Fire tower and rest area.226 views
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Tower in the middle of the maze is a reference point.226 views
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