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After the sakaki branch ceremony, at 1:30 pm they held the Haiden Departure Ceremony at the Haiden where seven mikoshi were placed. 拝殿出し神事101 views
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Four of the mikoshi were to be carried by humans. 101 views
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At 2:30 pm, they started carrying the mikoshi.101 views
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Mikoshi bearers are taken by bus to the boat dock at 七本柳の浜 which was too far away for me to reach in time.101 views
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The mikoshi return to land at Wakamiya Port.101 views
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Sakamoto Station on the Keihan Ishiyama-Sakamoto Line. This station is closer to Sakamoto than the JR Hiezan-Sakamoto Station.101 views
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Sakamoto Castle marker101 views
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Path to Nishinomaru in spring. This area is also good for pinicking.101 views
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A small admission is charged to enter the shrine. 求法寺101 views
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Across the water are more cherry trees along the Oku-Biwako Parkway road.101 views
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If you're walking, there's a side path here. (Some people walk from Makino Station.)101 views
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Ready to rumble.101 views
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Naganoya, the house where Yamauchi Kazutoyo lived during childhood with his mother.101 views
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Otsu Hikaru-kun from Otsu, Shiga to promote the 1000th anniversary in 2008 of the novel Genji Monogatari written in Ishiyama-dera temple in Otsu. おおつ光ルくん (滋賀 大津市）101 views
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Ayame girls rehearsing their festival call.101 views
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Lansing passing under Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.101 views
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Soon the entire torch burns.101 views
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Smaller torches to be lit before the final, leaning torch.101 views
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Hot rowers in a cool Lake Biwa.101 views
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Display case showing medicines made by pharmaceutical companies in Koka.101 views
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The first mikoshi called Sannomiya finally arrives near the bottom.101 views
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The Sannomiya mikoshi passes in front of us as they dragged it down the rocky slope. People do get hurt. I saw one guy who had hurt his foot, but was able to walk back down the mountain while accompanied by a fireman.101 views
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Small monument at Iba Goten.101 views
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The tour was quite interesting. Our tour guide was a retired local person. It's too bad these tours would last only in 2011. It should be continued.101 views
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Sakura-no-Baba is between the Oumaya Horse Stable and the Ohiroma Hall.101 views
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Nakanomaru had three terraces that can still be seen. 中丸101 views
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Third terrace of Nakanomaru. You can see the Sword-washing Pond marker on the right.101 views
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About the Kyogoku-maru in Japanese.101 views
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About the large stone wall in Japanese.101 views
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Sannomaru is 400 meters high on the mountain.101 views
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Edge of Sannomaru and trail going beyond.101 views
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Tokaido Road: Otsu101 views
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Inside the Keihan Line train with Chihayafuru.101 views
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Modeled after Tenson Shrine, the karakuri puppets reenact the shrine's yudate Shinto ritual. 101 views
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Ebisu (god of fishermen) fishing for sea bream.101 views
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The karakuri shows Empress Jingu using her bow to write kanji characters on a large rock.101 views
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This smaller Buddha was used to obstruct the view of the hidden Buddha from non-paying visitors.101 views
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On the way to the main castle tower (tenshu), you can take a tea break at this small tea house called Choshoan (聴鐘庵).101 views
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The fire's spiritual force supposed to ward off evil, accidents, and sickness and cleanse you. Tarobogu Shrine, Higashi-Omi, Shiga.101 views
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The old Azuchi Station.100 views
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Maruko-bune crew.100 views
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Hyozu Taisha Shrine at night100 views
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Hondo altar100 views
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Tea house100 views
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Tenmangu Shrine100 views
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Celebrate by jumping in the water100 views
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Float named Man'ensha. Built in 1860 (Man’en 1). 萬延社100 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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The procession reaches the Otabisho at 12:30 pm.100 views
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The floats also start to leave the shrine.100 views
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Stage entertainment (Azuchi Castle ruins in background).100 views
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Dark Blue Blades, symbol of the Kyoto Univ. rowing club.100 views
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Manohama is where they change boat crews. Half of the people ride on bicycles on shore, while the other half row on 3 boats.100 views
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Rowing past the Ukimido Floating Temple in Katata. 堅田 浮御堂（近江八景）100 views
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Torii on shore (Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine) near Sakamoto. 鳥居100 views
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Lots of water drained out when the boat was turned over.100 views
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Yakuimon Gate at the Arikawa machiya home. Emperor Meiji rested at the Arikawa home. A family still lives in this home. 有川家住宅 薬医門100 views
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Road on left goes to Ishida's former residence.100 views
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Itoh Chube'e Memorial House (Itoh Chube'e Ki'nenkan). Itoh Chube'e (1842-1903) was the founder of Itochu Corporation and Marubeni, two of Japan's largest trading companies, in 1858. MAP100 viewsThis house displays his former residence and some of his possessions. A short walk from Toyosato Station, the house is open to the public on Tue., Thu., and Sat. Free admission.
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Imazu Port and song monument in winter snow.100 views
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The first Japanese person to sing the English song in public. This was at the Okaya International Exchange Association's 15th anniversary festival.100 views
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Pamphlets and CDs (including Lake Biwa Rowing Song in English) from Takashima city. 琵琶湖周航の歌 英語版CDも展示100 views
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Chain railing is helpful.100 views
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View from Mt. Mikami, Yasu. Ishibe is toward the left.100 views
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The street corner has a pocket park for an Echigawa-juku monument showing an ukiyoe print of the town. A stone marker also points the way to Takamiya-juku.100 views
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Panoramic view of central Tsuchiyama from Koka City Hall's Tsuchiyama Branch. Route 1 is in the foreground. The old Tokaido Road runs through the houses seen in the middle. The Suzuka mountains are in the far background, beyond which is Mie Pref.100 views
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This statue is a large replica of the actual Jizo statue worshipped in the temple. 地蔵大銅像100 views
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Saba-tora Nana-chan is a cat with stripes from mackerel (saba). See the fish in her pouch. Promote Obama in Fukui Pref. さばトラななちゃん (福井 小浜市）100 views
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Tanemaru looks like a seed sprouting two leaves while in a boat. Mascot for Yokohama Port's 150th anniversary of its opening in 2009. 横浜開港150周年記念事業「たねまる」100 views
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On the wall, I had ten frames containing two A4-size photos each.100 views
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The left showcase introduced the traditional-style, wooden fixed-seat boat used to row across the lake.100 views
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Bobby Nash (No. 33) , from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (my alma mater too).100 views
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Inside Onjoji Akaiya is the sacred spring whose water is drawn to be offered in front of the temple altar. The water was also used to bathe the newborn Emperor Tenji, Tenmu, and Jito. The name Miidera (Three Wells) comes from this spring.100 views
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Lake Biwa Canal No. 1100 views
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They passed through the Romon Gate.100 views
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Carrying the mikoshi through Romon Gate at Nishi Hongu.100 views
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Heading down Sando road.100 views
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The mikoshi departed by boat at 3 pm. They were put on a barge pulled by a tugboat. The barge sailed off the coast of Karasaki Shrine where they held a ceremony.100 views
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Map of Shirahige Shrine.100 views
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Sanno Torii lit up in autumn at night in Nov. 山王鳥居100 views
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Nishi Hongu is also lit up at night during autumn.100 views
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There were about 50 taiko drummers. They also practiced every day during summer vacation. The boys drummed, while the girls played the flute.100 views
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Victory huddle100 views
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Head Coach Robert Pierce high five with the crowd.100 views
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These ancient abode were pretty much a hole in the ground with a roof over it.100 views
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The mikoshi head home from Hyozu Taisha. That's Mt. Mikami in the background.100 views
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My YouTube video of Hyozu Matsuri in 2010.100 views
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At Otsu Port, passengers wait to board the Michigan.100 views
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The Senko-sai festival personifies the marine journey of legendary prince and warrior Yamato Takeru. It also prays for water safety. Yamato Takeru is one god Takebe Taisha Shrine worships.100 views
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Another torch burns. One after another, they set the giant torches on fire.100 views
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Hiroshige's woodblock print of Evening Bell at Miidera temple from his "Omi Hakkei" (Eight Views of Omi) series.100 views
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Directional signs.100 views
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Path to Sannomaru.100 views
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The B-grade gourmet battle was part of the Hama-Otsu Summer Festa which included a free jazz concert. I'm sure they will hold this B-class Gourmet food festival every year. Don't miss it, and go early.100 views
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Hiko-nyan (Hikone Castle's official mascot) meets hula girls!100 views
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Verse 3 Song Monument, Imazu. A lantern, at the end of the pier at Imazu Port. 三番の歌碑。今津港の桟橋。夜に赤く点灯。100 viewsThis is at the end of Imazu Pier. At night, this lamp lights up in red. You can see Chikubushima island and Mt. Ibuki in the background.
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Keihan Ishiyama-dera Station100 views
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Rudder hangs down from a torii-like brace (かさ木), also used as a mast rest when the mast is laid down. Most of the wood is Japanese conifer (槇の木).99 views
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JR Hikone Station as seen from Heiwado.99 views
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More Jizo statues99 views
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Stairs to autumn heaven. Up to here, the path was just filled with colors. And more still awaited.99 views
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I thought the fall colors were most abundant at Saimyoji. We could also enter the 3-story pagoda, a National Treasure. (You cannot enter the pagoda at the other temples.)99 views
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納礼堂99 views
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Steps to temple99 views
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Entrance to Ameyama Cultural Sports Park, a low hill with various sports and cultural facilities and hiking trails.99 views
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Ishibe Town logo99 views
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Benten-do99 views
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Tenmangu Shrine99 views
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Refreshments served. On the left is the unique sajiki-mado window for viewing the festival.99 views
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Mikoshi closeup99 views
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The third mikoshi arrives.99 views
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The three mikoshi.99 views
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The mikoshi on its way back to Watamuki Shrine.99 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).99 views
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Sake containers99 views
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Toward Omi Ohashi Bridge. 近江大橋99 views
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Taking out the water.99 views
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After the bon fire, the taiko drum procession leaves the shrine and parades around the village.99 views
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Lakeshore road in winter99 views
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History and Folklore Museum99 views
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Inside Hikiyama Museum99 views
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Base of giant Jizo statue covered with frogs which help people receive divine blessings from the Jizo. 身代わり蛙99 views
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Hoof marks on sand.99 views
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Butsudan Buddhist altar in a butsuma (Buddhist altar room).99 views
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Built in 1935, a memorial for Itoh Chube'e in Kurenai Park. くれない園99 views
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Room with Hama Chirimen display. Ando House MAP99 views
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This is the grounds of the Keiunkan.99 views
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Keiunkan does not look very impressive from the outside, but there's much more than meets the eye.99 views
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The giant kite was swallowed whole by the bamboo trees. No one was hurt. Also see my YouTube video here. 大凧が竹やぶに落下99 views
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Oarlock on fixed-seat boat99 views
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Taga Taisha Shrine torii near Taga Taisha-mae Station. MAP99 views
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Shishimai lion dance99 views
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Entrance to grove of Eastern Skunk Cabbage (zazenso). This is too far to walk from the train station, so you'll need a car to get here. 座禅草99 views
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The Lieutenant Governor of Shiga (substituting for Governor Kada who was hosting the Emperor and Empress visiting Shiga) bestows awards to people who have long contributed to promoting Shiga.99 views
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Some laquerware sold in a renovated Hino merchant home converted into a store.99 views
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Sculpture in a small park99 views
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Before the train departs, the passengers take pictures from the train platform. 99 views
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On certain weekends, this steam locomotive runs between Maibara, Nagahama, and Kinomoto Stations in northern Shiga. Very popular attraction among adults and kids alike.99 views
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At the foot of Mt. Mikami is Tempo Gimin Monument dedicated to the farmers who were tortured to death after the 1842 Tempo Ikki (天保一揆) uprising against the government's unfair land taxation surveys..99 views
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Mt. Mikami in the distance.99 views
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Ishiyama-dera Tahoto pagoda99 views
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Hokoen Park also has a good-size grove of plum blossoms which bloom in March.99 views
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Stone marker near Otabisho marking the location of the castle's Otemon Gate.99 views
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Imazu Junior High School students99 views
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Who's this baby wandering around Yonbancho shopping center?99 views
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I thought this was another piece of toast walking around, and I think I was right. Name's Kawarakki to promote healthy meals for children, from Takahama, Aichi Pref. かわら食人 カワラッキー (愛知 高浜市）99 views
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Aerobics team from Miyagi.99 views
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Snow on Mt. Ibuki at the 3rd station, the main area for skiing (when there is snow).99 views
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Michigan paddlewheel boat is based at Otsu Port. Daily cruises offered.99 views
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Mikoshi bearers run through Nishi Hongu's Romon Gate.99 views
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Mikoshi ornaments were then installed on the mikoshi.99 views
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Three of the mikoshi were put on trucks.99 views
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Shiga governor Kada Yukiko (wearing a light green jacket on the right) pulling a festival float at the Chawan Matsuri in Yogo. The man next to her was shouting, "Banzai!" 滋賀県知事 嘉田由紀子99 views
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Back at Minakuchi Shrine, the festival continues with Minakuchi-bayashi music performed by Tenjin-machi.99 views
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This is the hill where the Minakuchi-Okayama Castle was originally built in 1585 by Nakamura Kazuuji 中村一氏, a vassal of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It fell into ruin after the Battle of Sekigahara where the castle lord lost.99 views
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Hieda Shrine 日枝神社99 views
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The first torii you see when you enter the sprawling shrine grounds. Hiyoshi Taisha worships the mountain god of Mt. Hiei and the god protecting the nation. MAP99 views
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Jizo statue99 views
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About the Romon Gate in Japanese.99 views
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Secondary shrines in need of repair (donations welcome).99 views
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Side view of Nagahama Castle99 views
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This is actually an ancient form of Japanese fireworks called wabi 和火（わび).99 views
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A short walk from Hakuunkan was the first Vories building on the map, the former Hachiman Post Office. 旧八幡郵便局舎99 views
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Mt. Ibuki can be seen from almost everywhere in Torahime.99 views
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Museum99 views
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Takumi Ponzan, a tanuki potter mascot from Shigaraki, Koka, Shiga99 views
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Vivace-kun is a beaver promoting Viva City shopping mall in Hikone, Shiga. ビバッチェくん (滋賀 彦根市）99 views
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The Michigan first sailed in April 1982. It is 59 meters long and 11.7 meters wide. With 700 horsepower, it can cruise up to 8.65 knots.99 views1982年4月2日進水。939.7総トン、全長59.0m、幅11.7m、出力700馬力、最高速力8.65ノット。
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I declined to follow them all day long since their performance is repetitive. I spent the rest of the time renting a bicycle and Aburahi Station and saw other sights in the area.99 views
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The next time the Aburahi Matsuri with yakko-furi procession will be held will be in 2021.99 views
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The palace seems to have had a large spread. The palace is known to have been designed by Kobori Enshu, a famous artist from Shiga. The place is now used as a park.99 views
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The shuttle bus goes almost halfway up Mt. Odani. We then got off the bus and walked as the tour guide led us. I went on this tour on my second visit to Odani Castle. Lot easier than the first time when I walked all the way from Kawake Station.99 views
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About the Nakanomaru bailey in Odani Castle.99 views
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Stone marker for the Sword-washing Pond next to it. This is on the third and highest terrace of Nakanomaru.99 views
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