 Most viewed - Ryuo 竜王町 |
At the same time as Niagara Falls, they lit the two giant torches. It was hard to watch both the Niagara Falls and giant torches at the same time. But Niagara soon petered out.515 views
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Yes, it's Doraemon as fireworks. This lasted briefly before it snuffed out. I heard that they have this every year for this Yuge Fire Festival.432 views
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Kobiyoshi Shrine in rural Ryuo holds the Yuge no Hi Matsuri fire festival on the evening of May 1. See small torches, tossing flares, lots of firecrackers, fireworks, two giant straw torches. 弓削の火祭り MAP328 viewsFrom Omi-Hachiman Station No. 4 bus stop, board the bus for Okaya Minami and get off at Nishikawa Higashi-guchi bus stop. The ride is about 13 min. From the bus stop, the shrine is a 10-min. walk. You can also take a taxi from Omi-Hachiman Station. Taxi would be required on the way back to Omi-Hachiman since the buses will not be running after the festival is over.
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Ryuo manhole, Shiga Pref.316 views
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Kawamori Castle, Ryuo-cho, Shiga 川守城跡 MAP218 views
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In the center is Namura Shrine's Nishi Honden hall, a National Treasure. On the left is Hachiman Shrine, an Important Cultural Property. I could finally see this building directly. Ryuo, Shiga.202 views
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Ryuo is accessble by bus from JR Omi-Hachiman Station, North exit bus stop. 近江八幡駅 北口バスターミナル. Catch a bus at stop 4 going to Okaya Minami 岡屋南. Or catch the Ryuo Daihatsu-mae bus.191 views
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My video of Namura Shrine's Sekku Matsuri festival186 views
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Most are clothing shops and some are first-time outlet shops. There are many big names including Burberry, Gap Outlet, Barney’s New York Outlet, Armani, Paul Smith, Coach, Beams, Ralph Lauren, Nike, Bebe, Edwin, Vans, Levi’s, Puma, and Adidas.181 views
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Tenjin Shrine, reconstructing the shrine. Ryuo-cho, Shiga. 天神社165 views
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Namura Shrine's Romon Gate, Ryuo, Shiga. Important Cultural Property.137 views
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Lots of parking space.133 views
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The shops open from 10 am to 8 pm. Buses run from Omi-Hachiman and Yasu Stations.133 views
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Torii of Kobiyoshi Shrine and giant torches in the distance, Ryuo, Shiga Prefecture.132 views
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Opened on July 8, 2010, the Mitsui Outlet Park is near the Ryuo Interchange on the Meishin Expressway, making it readily accessible by car for shoppers coming from Kyoto, Nara, Mie, and Gifu. MAP127 views
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Marker showing the former location of Namura Shrine's torii gate. This is near the Ayato Kita (綾戸北) bus stop, the nearest to Namura Shrine from Omi-Hachiman Station. Take the bus going Mitsui Outlet Mall.122 views
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Naginata Odori in Ryuo. 長刀仕舞振り（長刀芸）121 views
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My YouTube video of the Yuge Fire Festival in 2010.116 views
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Namura Shrine's Nishi Honden hall, a National Treasure. It is dedicated to a god named Kuni-no-sazuchi-no-Mikoto (国狭槌命), the protector of grassy hills.112 views
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On the day of the festival on May 3, the Kenketo and naginata dance are held at multiple shrines in the area including neighboring Higashi-Omi. This is Higashi Hiyoshi Shrine (short walk from Suginoki) where a kenketo procession was to arrive and dance.108 views
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There are two levels running in a slim rectangle.107 views
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It is the first outlet mall in the Kyoto-Shiga area. The two-level mall has 165 stores, 145 of which are outlet shops.103 views
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The main path to Suginoki Shrine in Ryuo where the Kenketo and naginata procession will come through. The Kenketo Matsuri festival is held annually on May 3. It features the naginata dance and more.99 views
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Kenketo Matsuri poster98 views
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Nice name for a store.96 views
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View of Ryuo-cho town from Mt. Yukinoyama.95 views
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View of central Ryuo-cho town from Mt. Yukinoyama.92 views
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Back at Suginoki Shrine.92 views
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Road to Mt. Yukinoyama, an ancient mountain and home to over 200 tumuli built during the 5th to 7th centuries. In 2013, it was designated as a National Historic Site.91 views
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Namura Jinja Shrine is noted for its Nishi Honden hall which is a National Treasure. The shrine's architecture is from the Kamakura Period. 楼門91 views
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Another path to the shrine decorated with paper lanterns.90 views
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A small park outside the mall next to the pond.90 views
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Suginoki Jinja Shrine. A short walk from Yamanoue 山之上 bus stop from JR Omi-Hachiman Station. 杉之木神社 MAP89 views
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The boys had these small bells on their back.88 views
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Naginata dance 長刀仕舞振り（長刀芸）88 views
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This kenketo-naginata dance has been inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2022 as one of Japan's furyu-odori (風流踊) ritual dances.87 views
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Two of the mikoshi are put back into the storehouse.86 views
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At the entrance of Agri-Park Ryuo is a dragon statue. The dragon is a symbol of Ryuo which means Dragon King.85 views
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Very fluffy wool.84 views
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It was great though. Highly recommend seeing this. Had to catch a taxi back to Omi-Hachiman which cost around 1600 yen.84 views
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Outside is a small area for animals.83 views
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They also had big sky fireworks. I couldn't believe how a little rural shrine could afford to display so much fireworks. And there weren't that many people watching either.82 views
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To Mt. Yukinoyama81 views
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Tenjin Shrine 天神社81 views
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Entering Ryuo-cho town by bus, heading for Oguchi 小口81 views
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Agri-Park Ryuo is open 10 am - 5 pm, closed Mondays (open if a national holiday and closed Tue. instead).81 views
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You can buy a bunch of carrots to feed the sheep. You have to go through the museum to get here. 動物ふれあい広場81 views
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The procession arrived Higashi Hiyoshi Shrine at about 2:15 pm.81 views
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Map of hiking trails on Yukinoyama. It takes about 90-120 min. to go up and down the mountain. There are some fine views from the trails.80 views
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Ryuo-cho town as seen from Yukinoyama80 views
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Inside a replica of a thatched-roof farmhouse.80 views
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Popular restaurants attract large crowds.80 views
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Kua Aina, a hamburger joint from Hawaii, also had a long line.80 views
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This trail was much more scenic.79 views
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Food Court.79 views
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People pray at Namura Shrine for business prosperity, fertility, safe childbirth, and to ward off bad luck years.79 views
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Mt. Yukinoyama and Hino River 雪野山と日野川78 views
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Top of Yukinoyama. 雪野山 頂上78 views
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Goats too. Putting golf range even. For more info call 0748-57-1311 (in Japanese).78 views
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Stone monument commemorating Suginoki Shrine as the birthplace as the Naginata Matsuri festival. 薙刀踊り発祥の宮（石碑） 杉之木神社78 views
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Azaleas in spring.78 views
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Namura Shrine is divided into the west and east areas. This is the west area which is larger and the main section. Haiden Hall on the left and Nishi Honden on the right behind a wall.78 views
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On May 5, on the Sekku Matsuri, they opened the inner part of the shrine and so I went and got a closeup look at the Honden Hall.78 views
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This mikoshi went to Higashi Honden.78 views
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Ryuoji Temple 龍王寺77 views
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View from top of Yukinoyama77 views
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Inside the museum is a replica of a thatched-roof farmhouse.77 views
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Suginoki Shrine 77 views
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Kobiyoshi Shrine's Honden main hall.77 views
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The yabusame (horseback archery) part of the festival finally started at around 4 pm. There were several horseback riders, but only this woman was going to shoot arrows.77 views
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Kawamori bus stop, nearest to Mt. Yukinoyama.76 views
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Approaching Kawamori. 川守76 views
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Mt. Yukinoyama and Hino River 雪野山と日野川76 views
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Mt. Yukinoyama and Ryuoji Temple. MAP76 views
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Hino River 日野川76 views
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Hiking trail on Mt. Yukinoyama.76 views
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Trail flanked by ferns76 views
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View from top of Yukinoyama76 views
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Sky over Ryuo-cho town76 views
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Honden Hall offerings.76 views
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Children bearing mikoshi in front of Romon Gate.76 views
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Looking toward Higashi-Omi.75 views
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Old farming tools75 views
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Suginoki Shrine Honden Hall75 views
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Pray here in front of the Honden Hall. Normally, you cannot enter beyond this point.75 views
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Ryuoji Temple belongs to the Tendai Sect. 龍王寺74 views
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Ryuoji Temple 龍王寺74 views
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Mountain God Memorial 山の神74 views
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Ryuo Town Hall, Shiga 竜王町役場 MAP74 views
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Agri-Park Ryuo is a local farmer's market with a few shops and restaurants, a pond with swan boats, farm house museum, and petting zoo. アグリパーク竜王 MAP74 views
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Suginoki Shrine Honden Hall74 views
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A touch of modernity and anime at Yuge Fire Festival in Ryuo. Can you tell what this is?74 views
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Yabusame horseback archery target.74 views
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Ryuoji Temple 龍王寺73 views
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Ferns73 views
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Ferns73 views
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My favorite shop is this one selling products (mainly edible) from Shiga.73 views
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Red kon-yaku or devil's tongue.73 views
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Thatched-roof gate 茅葺きの楼門73 views
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Namura Shrine's Romon Gate, Important Cultural Property 楼門73 views
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Haiden hall, reconstructed anew.73 views
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View from top of Yukinoyama72 views
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Oguchi intersection. Turn left for Namura Shrine and Kawamori.72 views
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Ryuo-cho Public Library72 views
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Grounds of Suginoki Shrine and main venue for the Kenketo Festival in Ryuo.72 views
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Namura Shrine Torii72 views
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On the left is Nishi Honden hall, a National Treasure. On the right is Juzenji Shisha Honden shrine (十禅師神社本殿), an Important Cultural Property.72 views
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Stone monuments marking the Namura Shrine's east section.72 views
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Higashi Honden 苗村神社東本殿72 views
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She did a few practice runs first.72 views
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Hino River 日野川71 views
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1st lookout point, too many trees in the way.71 views
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View from Yukinoyama71 views
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Top of Yukinoyama at 308 meters elevation. The views are obstructed by many trees. 雪野山 頂上71 views
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Lookout point71 views
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Fire department at Kawamori71 views
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Agri-Park Ryuo's farm house museum. Small admission of 200 yen charged. 田園資料館71 views
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About Nishi Honden hall, a National Treasure. 71 views
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Entertainment stage70 views
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She missed the target the first two times.70 views
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It seemed to be a provincial festival with few tourists. It wasn't so crowded and most people were local people.70 views
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She shoots the arrow...70 views
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At least two riders took a spill and fell from the horse. No injuries though, and I filmed one of the riders who fell. See my video below.70 views
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Horseback archer.70 views
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They had seven horses.70 views
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One mikoshi was taken to the Higashi Honden across the street.70 views
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To central Ryuo-cho.69 views
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Get off at Oguchi which is near central Ryuo and Namura Shrine. 小口69 views
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Kawamori Castle69 views
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Top of a giant torch.69 views
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Entertainment stage69 views
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About Hachiman Shrine, an Important Cultural Property.69 views
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Portable shrine storehouse dating from the Muromachi Period, also an Important Cultural Property.69 views
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Namura Shrine's Higashi Honden, an Important Cultural Property in Ryuo, Shiga. Dedicated to a major god called Ōkuninushi (大国主) and Susano-o (素盞嗚尊). 苗村神社東本殿69 views
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They carried the mikoshi around the Haiden Hall, then went around the neighborhood.69 views
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Bull's eye. Compared to other yabusame that I've seen, she rode the horse pretty slow.69 views
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After the yabusame, they carried the mikoshi back.69 views
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View from top of Yukinoyama68 views
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Water barrels in case of fire.68 views
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Trail going down the middle of the mountain.68 views
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I took the bus from Omi-Hachiman Station and walked to the shrine. It's hard to find the shrine if you don't know where it is. I went before dark to make it easier to find. Yuge Fire Festival in Ryuo.68 views
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Small torches in front of the Haiden.68 views
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Path to Namura Shrine's Romon gate. Shrine's address: 滋賀県蒲生郡竜王町大字綾戸467 MAP68 views
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Affiliate shrine next to the Nishi Honden.68 views
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Babysitter sculpture 子守りの像68 views
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Sacred horse statue68 views
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Short, wooded path to the Higashi Honden shrine.68 views
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Poster for Namura Shrine's Sekku Matsuri Festival held on May 5. May 5 is Children's Day and the festival prays for their healthy growth along with a good harvest.68 views
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Meanwhile, a bunch of horses standby in the trees.68 views
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After the archer's successful run, the other riders just trotted past a few times without shooting any arrows.68 views
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Entrance to an ancient tumulus (No entry)67 views
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Vote for Shiga's first woman governor (in July 2006).67 views
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Also this string hung up here?67 views
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They were doused with kerosene so they burned up quickly.67 views
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Busy road in front of Namura Jinja Shrine.67 views
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About Namura Shrine's Romon Gate.67 views
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On May 5, Children's Day, koinobori carp streamers were raised.67 views
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