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Hinokawa Dam Park 日野川ダム公園1040 views
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Miss Shakunage (Rhododendron)482 views
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Each float has a decoration on the roof depicting a popular topic during the past year. This is Yamauchi Kazutoyo and wife Chiyo from the NHK Taiga Drama called "Komyo ga Tsuji."391 views"Komyo ga Tsuji" is about a up and coming samurai named Yamauchi Kazutoyo and his wife Chiyo who was from Shiga. The story's main setting is Shiga, and the year-long TV series was broadcast during 2006.
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Flowers in bloom in early May385 views
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Nakano (Hino Castle) in Hino, Shiga Pref. The castle was built in 1534 by Lord Gamou Sadahide (1508-1579).372 views
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May 3, 2006: Hino Matsuri at Umamioka Watamuki Shrine 本祭（馬見岡綿向神社）Map364 views
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TV personality Daniel Kahl and a fan at Hino Matsuri, Hino, Shiga Prefecture. ダニエル・カール352 viewsWhat's this guy from Yamagata-ken doing here at the Hino Matsuri in Shiga Pref??
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Manhole with the symbol of Hino merchant, Shiga Prefecture339 views
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Otowa Castle's hilltop center, now a playground.273 viewsIn Hino, Shiga Pref.
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Minami Sanno Matsuri Festival in Hino, Shiga.270 views
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Hino Hifuri Festival, Shiga.267 views
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Pulling another float at the Hino Matsuri, Shiga Pref.261 views
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Held annually during May 2 and 3, the Hino Matsuri is the largest festival in eastern Shiga Pref. In 2006, sixteen ornate floats and three portable shrines were paraded through the streets. It is the spring festival of the Umamioka Watamuki Shrine.253 views
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Mini wisteria251 views
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Special viewing window called "sajiki-mado" at Hino Matsuri. They view the Hino Festival procession from this special window. 桟敷窓238 views
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It was the finest day for the Hino Matsuri festival.236 views
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Torii at Umamioka Watamuki Shrine in Hino, Shiga Pref.233 views
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Hino Station platform on the Ohmi Testudo railway. 近江鉄道 日野駅185 views
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May 2: Night Festival 宵祭181 views
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One by one, all the floats gather at the shrine.167 views
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May 2: Night Festival where the floats are lit up at night 宵祭162 views
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Pulling a float on the festival eve starting at 7 pm.158 views
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Ito Miki, a member of Japan's moguls team at the Turin Winter Olympics, is from Hino.153 views
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Warehouse for one of the floats147 views
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Portable shrine (mikoshi) at Nishinomiya Shrine. The mikoshi are carried to this nearby shrine from Watamuki Shrine. 西之宮145 views
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Ceremony at Nishinomiya Shrine144 views西之宮
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Float named "Jusosha" leave the shrine. 寿雙車143 views
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Shakunage Gorge is a very pleasant gorge with rhododendron (shakunage) blooming on the slopes during early May. The official name is Kaigake-dani Valley which is part of the Suzuka Quasi-National Park. Shuttle buses are provided from Hino Station.142 views
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Nishinomiya Shrine on May 2, 2006 西之宮141 views
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Throwing a torch up the pine tree. Very few people succeeded in landing the torch on the tree (which doesn't burn down).136 views
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The 16 floats start entering the shrine grounds during 9:30 - 11:00 am.135 views
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Another dashi float is hauled to the shrine. 南大窪町の「南壮社（なんそうしゃ）」135 views
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Steering the float131 views
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Held for two evenings on Aug. 14-15 during the obon season, people light their torches at Gosha Shrine and proceed to Hibarino park where the torches are thrown up to a large pine tree. The more torches get stuck on the tree, the better the next harvest.129 viewsThis is Hibarino park. The pine tree on the right of the small hill is the target for the torches. This park also serves as the Otabisho during the Hino Festival.
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Steering the float with a stick stuck under the wheel to nudge it in the desired direction.128 views
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Float from Shimizu-cho with a panel explaining about the float in both English and Japanese. Carved panels depicting the Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety by famed Suwa woodcarver, Tatekawa Washirō and a wave design drawn by Kyōto artist Mankō are..128 viewsConstructed in 1825 (Bunsei 8). Carved panels depicting the Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety by famed Suwa woodcarver, Tatekawa Washirō and a wave design drawn by Kyōto artist Mankō are of great beauty. The gold leaf and lacquer adorning this hikiyama was applied by a Shimizu-chō resident artisan employing the utmost skill and devotion.
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Shuttle bus going back to Hino Station.128 views
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Note the bus schedule for Hino Station. Leaves only once an hour.125 views
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"Yoisho!" (Heave ho!)123 views
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World Cup soccer 南大窪町の「南壮社（なんそうしゃ）」123 views
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Wedded trees at Hieda Shrine123 views
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The floats were very colorful against the greenery.121 views
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Float named "Kanbusha" 観舞車120 views
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Photos labeled as "2012" were taken on May 3, 2011, not 2012.120 views
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Kamiko. 神子 芝田楽 (shibadengaku)119 views
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The three Kamiko.119 views神子
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A sign in front of the storehouse introduces the float in Japanese, English, and Korean.119 views
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All the while at the shrine, festival music was played.119 views
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Body toss118 views
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Ukiyoe115 views
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Commemorating Tezuka Osamu's 60th anniversary since his debut as a manga artist. That's Tetsuwan no Atom or Astro Boy.115 views
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Rear view of floats115 views
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Some chidren lead the way for the second mikoshi.115 views
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Shrine priest in the procession heading for the Otabisho.115 views
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The floats also start to leave the shrine.115 views
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Minami Sanno Matsuri Festival is held annually on April 4 by Hieda Jinja Shrine in Okubo and Seon (大窪、清雲). 南山王の祭 Map115 views
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Miss Shakunage (Rhododendron) pose in front of a float. There is a valley nearby famous for rhododendron.114 views
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Enjoying a free ride home.114 views
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Omi Hino Merchant House. The former home of Hino merchant Yamanaka Hyouemon was donated to the town in 1981. Now a museum exhibiting the history and artifacts of the Hino merchants. 近江日野商人館114 viewsSmall admission charged. Open 9 am to 4 pm, closed on Mon. and Fri. Close to the center of town.
Address: Okubo 1011, Hino-cho
Phone No.: 0748-52-0007
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This man holds multiple torches.113 views
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"Oh Japan" for the World Baseball Classic won by Japan and coached by Oh Sadaharu.112 views
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Side view of a float112 views
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The procession proceeds with people chanting "yare, yare."112 views
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Kamiko receive many gifts.112 views神子
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Inside Hieda Shrine 日枝神社112 views
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They exit shrine and head for the Otabisho.111 views
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Sacred dance is performed.111 views
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The floats leave the shrine one after another.111 views
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Float named Man'ensha. Built in 1860 (Man’en 1). 萬延社110 viewsConstructed in 1860 (Man’en 1). For the first 70 years since its construction, the wood used in this hikiyama was unfinished; but to commemorate the enthronement of Emperor Showa, in 1929 (Showa 4) a black lacquer finish as well as gold leaf and decorative metalwork was added.
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Ceremony at the shrine110 views
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The procession head for the Otabisho at 11:30 am. 渡御出発110 views
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Tapestry on the back of the Shimizu-cho float.110 views
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Float named "Hakkei-kaku" featuring small sculptures of the Eight Views of Omi. Built in 1807. Metal ornamentation as well as painted wood carvings on the front and upper transom depicting the Eight Famous Views of Ōmi... 八景閣109 viewsConstructed circa 1807 (Bunka 4), from Shin-cho. Metal ornamentation as well as painted wood carvings on the front and upper transom depicting the Eight Famous Views of Ōmi create an elaborate adornment to the entryway of this splendid hikiyama.
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The first mikoshi approaches.109 views
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One of the three mikoshi on its way to the Otabisho.109 views
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Mikoshi closeup109 views
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The mikoshi on its way back to Watamuki Shrine.109 views
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A bug108 views
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Closeup of the steps108 views
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The procession reaches the Otabisho at 12:30 pm.108 views
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The third mikoshi arrives.108 views
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The three mikoshi.108 views
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Hieda Shrine 日枝神社108 views
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After the ceremony, the Kamiko lead the procession.107 views
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Break107 views
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Refreshments served. On the left is the unique sajiki-mado window for viewing the festival.107 views
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Mikoshi closeup107 views
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Storehouse for float107 views
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The three "Kamiko." 神子106 views
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Two of the mikoshi already at the Otabisho.106 views
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The second mikoshi leaves.106 views
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One of the mikoshi arrives back at Watamuki Shrine at around 4 pm.106 views
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Rikutoku float from Shimizu-cho arrives at the shrine.106 views
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Back of a float105 views
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Phoenix atop a mikoshi105 views
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Ceremony at Otabisho105 views
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The three mikoshi at the Otabisho.105 views
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A mikoshi on its way to the shrine.105 views
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At 6:00 pm, the procession starts to leave the shrine.105 views
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Mikoshi at the shrine105 views
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Inside Omi Hino Merchant House105 views
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One float (from Shimizu-cho) provided an explanation about the float in English.105 views
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Horse104 views
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The second mikoshi makes its way through.104 views
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Mikoshi closeup104 views
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Ceremony at Otabisho お旅所祭典104 views
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Procession ready to leave the Otabisho at 3 pm.104 views
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Sacred dance is performed during the ceremony.104 views
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Entrance to Hibarino Otabisho ひばり野 お旅所103 views
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Torches103 views
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The first of three portable shrines leave the shrine in a procession for the Otabisho resting place across town.103 views
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Hino was home to many Omi merchants who plied up and down Japan during the Edo Period to sell and trade their wares. They became quite successful selling medicines, lacquerware, sake, etc. Those from Hino were called Hino shonin (Hino merchants).102 views
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The three mikoshi start to leave the Otabisho.101 views
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During the procession, children use sticks to hit the torch flame. They had great fun.101 views
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People line up to pray at the shrine.101 views
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Hibarino park. Map100 views
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My video of Hino Matsuri on May 3, 2011.100 views
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A Shinto ceremony is held in front of the three portable shrines.100 views
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The Rikutoku float from Shimizu-cho prepares to leave the shrine.100 views
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Inside Omi Hino Merchant House99 views近江日野商人館
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Sake containers99 views
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Some laquerware sold in a renovated Hino merchant home converted into a store.99 views
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Most of the floats have decorations on the roof. Most depict local heroes such as Lord Gamo Ujisato.99 views
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Since this was soon after 3/11 Tohoku disasters, a black and white curtain (used for mourning) was put up.99 views
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