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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.86 views
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Another spring from which the temple got its name.86 views
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Food stalls during the festival eve.86 views
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Readying the paper lanterns to be decorated on the float for the festival eve later in the evening on April 19.86 views
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Rear of Higashi Hongu Honden Hall. You can see that the veranda in the center is slightly elevated. This makes it different from Nishi Hongu.86 views
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Usa-gu Shrine is also in the Hie-zukuri style, but smaller than Nishi Hongu. Important Cultural Property built in 1598.86 views
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The boats come from Hikone, Nagahama, and Imazu Ports during cherry blossom season.86 views
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On the right of the Kancho-do is the three-story pagoda (Sanju-no-to). It was moved from Fushimi Castle in Kyoto in 1601 by Tokugawa Ieyasu. Important Cultural Property. 三重塔86 views
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Finally, things calmed down after about a minute and this picture appeared.86 views
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Sister city monument at Higashi-Omi City Hall.86 views
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Introduction of Hannaryz head coach David Benoit (pronounced ""Benwa").86 views
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Upon the introduction of Lakestars players, each one greeted opposing head coach David Benoit. This is Luke Zellar.86 views
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Hannaryz takes an early lead within the first five minutes of the game.86 views
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Bobby Nash #33 goes for 3 points.86 views
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Hannaryz scores.86 views
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On this side of Shizugatake is a great view looking south.86 views
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View looking south.86 views
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The largest Vories building on this tour was the Hyde Memorial Building at this school called the Omi Kyodaisha Gakuen (Omi Brotherhood Schools). 近江兄弟社学園ハイド記念館（旧淸友園幼稚園）.86 views
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Inside the former Samegai post office designed by William Merrell Vories.86 views
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Magnee playing around.86 views
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These photos were taken on Nov. 3, 2009.86 views
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A former student's art work is displayed. Made of corrugated cardboard.86 views
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Bow of Michigan.86 views
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Hiroshige's woodblock print of Night Rain in Karasaki from his "Omi Hakkei" (Eight Views of Omi) series. 86 views
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Koto lesson.86 views
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Chikubushima is also home to Tsukubusuma (Chikubushima) Shrine which is also a National Treasure.86 views
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They carry the three mikoshi portable shrines up to Sanposan Shrine atop the mountain on May 3, the day before the festival on May 4. The god's spirit is then transferred to the mikoshi. One mikoshi is already on the ground.86 views
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Area around the bottom torii of Sanposan Shrine. Map86 views
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About the Ibanosaka-kudashi Matsuri.86 views
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Omi-Hakkei (Eight Views of Omi 近江八景): Evening Glow at Seta86 views
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Omi-Hakkei (Eight Views of Omi 近江八景): Returning Boats at Yabase86 views
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It was a gourmet battle, so we could vote for our favorite B-class food by throwing away the wooden chopsticks in the these trash bins for each food booth. They weighed these bags of chopsticks and the heaviest won the battle.86 views
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Way going back.86 views
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The university also has a pleasant cafeteria called “Yui” near the lake shore where you can have lunch.86 views
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On May 5, 2013 (Children's Day), the kite museum held an event for children to write their wishes on paper stickers to be affixed on the back of the giant kite.86 views
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Site of Kannon-dai temple that was here before the castle was built. Near Nishinomaru.86 views
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Stone statue of Hiko-nyan in Hikone.86 views
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Genkyu-en is a Japanese garden next to Hikone Castle. It was built as a castle garden in 1677 by Ii Naooki, the fourth lord of Hikone Castle. Hakkei-tei Summer House Map86 views
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Rakurakuen or Keyali Goten palace has a few other buildings like the Jishin-no-Ma.86 views
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Near the University of Shiga Prefecture is Kiwada Shrine dedicated to Susanou-no-mikoto and Emperor Chuai for protection against stormy winds and for a good harvest.86 views
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Torii at a Buddhist temple86 views
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Tahoto in autumn86 views
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Inside the Tahoto is this altar for Dainichi Nyorai. 大日如来86 views
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Statue of Lady Murasaki writing Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) at Ishiyama-dera buddhist temple86 views
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Priests throw wooden goma prayer tablets (written with people's wishes) into the fire.86 views
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The big maruko-bune boat (17 meters long) was donated by a native of Nishi-Azai. It could hold 13 tons of cargo.85 views
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View from Nishinomaru85 views
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Gift shop85 views
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Dedicated to Susano-O no Mikoto, Daiho Shrine is a short walk from JR Ritto Station. Main torii. MAP85 views
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Shingu Shrine where they had more festival entertainment. 新宮神社85 views
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Chin-don-ya street entertainers85 views
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Lighting torches.85 views
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2nd floor of station building.85 views
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Taming the firre.85 views
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Frog fountain85 views
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Shoin altar85 views
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Omi merchant statue.85 views
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Old photos of Omi merchants85 views
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Furo bath made of wood.85 views
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The Yokaichi Station building was replaced by a new building in 1998. March 1, 1997 was the last day when the old station building was used before it was torn down. Omi Railways issued this commemorative ticket to mark the occasion.85 viewsThe drawing of the station and my photograph look almost exactly the same. The same advertising and billboards are on the building. Even the vending machines on the left are pictured in both.
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Yokaichi Library85 views
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Signboard in Ando House85 views
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How he wished that he could just pull the strings to drag the kite out.85 views
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Inside Japanese-style yakata-bune boat. Seats 11 people on tatami mats. The roof is very low. 彦根城お堀めぐり85 views
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Twenty-six design entries were submitted this year. There was no top winner, so the final design was based on the three best designs. This design features the kanji "Yorokobu" or joyfulness. 今回のテーマは「いのち」85 views
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Free rides on this dragon boat were also provided.85 views
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A diagonal grid of thin, rod-like bamboo criss-crossed the entire kite. They are now using string to tie the bamboo intersections.85 views
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Departing Sugaura with Chikubushima in the background.85 views
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Bringing the boat to dock.85 views
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Target destination in sight85 views
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Aug. 5, 2007: Paper cutting 切り抜き Kiri-nuki. First they reversed the kite paper so the bottom side was up. Then they re-installed the bamboo grid as shown here.85 views
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The paper flaps are applied with paste and then folded over the bamboo rod.85 views
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Sugaura as seen from Lake Biwa. The Oku Biwako Parkway Road can be seen going up the mountain.85 views
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Chain railing really helps.85 views
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850 meters to Karyoku Koen flower park.85 views
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In spring, the cherries bloom in the botanical gardens. Lodging facilities, walking trails, playgrounds, and workshops are also provided. Water fountain. 近江富士花緑公園85 views
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The miniature bonkei sculptures of each Tokaido Road station is based on the respective ukiyoe print. It's an incredible collection, created by Mikami Shizuo 三上静雄, a mochi confection maker in Otsu. He created them during his retirement years.85 views
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Takamiya Shrine 高宮神社85 views
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Rice paddy and reed bed. Restoring Hayasaki Naiko may take decades. For tours (May-Nov.) of Hayasaki biotope, call in Japanese: 0749-72-2262 (Hayasaki Biotope Networking).85 views
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Water fountain85 views
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The plum blossoms are mainly red and white.85 views
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Imazu Junior High School students start the race.85 views
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Near the finish line.85 views
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Mt. Ibuki in the background with fixed-seat boat racing. The Lake Biwa Rowing Song was also played as the regatta's background music.85 views
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Toshinaga-kun to promote the 400th anniversary of Takaoka, Toyama Pref. Based on Lord Maeda Toshinaga. 利長くん (富山 高岡市）85 views
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Local children watch aerobics behind a "Welcome to Maibara" sign.85 views
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Aerobics team from Tokushima.85 views
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View of the 3rd station (san-gome) below. The 3rd station is accessible by gondola from the foot of Ibukiyama at Ueno.85 views
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Omi-Nagaoka Station on JR Tokaido Line85 views
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Jerseys for sale.85 views
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View from Biwako Bunkakan museum, looking south toward the city.85 views
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At the top of Otsu Prince Hotel is a restaurant called Top of Otsu. See grand views of the city and Lake Biwa on sunny days. Order a soft drink which should be affordable. It's worth the views to be had.85 views
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Path going to Saikyoji temple's Hondo hall. This would be pretty during cherry blossom season.85 views
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Backstage85 views
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Looking toward Lake Biwa.85 views
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Haiden on left and Honden Hall on right.85 views
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Entering Takashima-cho from Adogawa. (I was bicycling.)85 views
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Makino Station platform in winter. This was in Jan. 2006.85 views
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Taga Matsuri poster.85 views
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Rice warehouse in Konan, Shiga.85 views
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During the morning of April 20 for the Reitaisai (例大祭) part of the festival, several hikiyama floats proceed to Minakuchi Shrine. This is the Gofuku-machi hikiyama. 呉服町85 views
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Food and game stalls crowd an adjacent area.85 views
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Way to Hiyoshi Toshogu, in the same direction as the Hieizan cable car.85 views
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Sad to see a few cherry trees keeled over. In recent years, some trees have not been blooming so well due to sickness or age. A local NPO is trying to preserve the trees and plant new ones.85 views
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Kannon-do on the left.85 views
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Kondo Hall and cherry blossoms.85 views
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Kondo Hall carvings85 views
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Back on the ground heading toward another bunch of cherry trees.85 views
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Ohmi Railways Yokaichi Station 近江鉄道八日市駅85 views
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Prizes to be awarded.85 views
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The Hannaryz booster club is called Fannaryz, promoted here by TV idol Yasuda Misako who is from Kyoto.85 views
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Introduction of Hannaryz players.85 views
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Both teams start practicing on court.85 views
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Good number of Shiga Lakestars boosters. It's easy for them see away games in Kyoto. It's easy for Kyoto fans to see away games in Shiga too.85 views
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Going for it.85 views
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Chris sinks in another one.85 views
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More cutter boats. They accommodate ten kids and two adults. They use these boats only in calm waters. カッター艇85 views
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During Aug. 2010, they displayed some native Lake Biwa fish in fish tanks on the boat.85 views
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2nd floor welcome mat.85 views
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You can see the second weeping cherry tree in the distance. Both cherry trees are called "Doyo Sakura" since the original tree was planted by Kyogoku Doyo.85 views
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Tourist map in front of Kashiwabara Station. Most sights are within walking distance.85 views
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Captain's meeting. They wear Chinaman hats.85 views
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June 6, 2011 (Day 3): Beach in front of Hotel Laforet.85 views
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Heading for Sugaura, a small lakeside village. From Sugaura, there's a scenic road going up the mountains called Oku-Biwako Parkway. Part of the road is visible here.85 views
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Reiki sacred tree. 霊木85 views
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If you want to climb up the slope to see the mikoshi at higher-up rough spots, you have to climb up. 85 views
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As the first mikoshi's scheduled arrival time nears, more people gather and climb the slope.85 views
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Higashi-Omi has a sizable Brazilian population.85 views
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Behind Hikonyan were Nagahama's Azai sister trio (Chacha, Hatsu, and Go).85 views
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Giant kite pullers.85 views
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Wind Goddess kite.85 views
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Changing room. Bright and clean. You can store your clothing in a large basket on the left or use the lockers.85 views
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In spring, white herons nest in the high trees of Genkyuen Garden.85 views
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Biwako Ohashi Bridge is Shiga's longest bridge.85 views
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During cherry blossom season, boats often come and go at Kaizu-Osaki Port.85 views
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Lots of autumn colors in Ishiyama-dera.85 views
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Lake Biwa (blue) in Shiga Prefecture highlighted in pink.85 views
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Omi-Maiko is Shiga's most popular swimming beach.85 views
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Snowy Mt. Ibuki as seen from Lake Biwa. Shiga Prefecture's highest mountain.85 views
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Minamihama beach84 views
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Suga Shrine84 views
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Swimming area84 views
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Hikone City Hall84 views
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Path to shrine84 views
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View from Nishinomaru 西の丸跡84 views
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Snowy path. I was the only fool walking here, I saw no one else. But the scenery was great.84 views
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Kyodai's 4-man crew rowing with dark-blue blades84 views
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Awards ceremony84 views
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Very little remains of Otowa castle originally built by Lord Gamou Sadahide. Two battles took place here in 1496 and 1503. Road to Otowa Castle on the hill seen on the left.84 views
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Unkoji Temple, famous for satsuki azaleas. 雲迎寺（さつき寺）84 viewsVery many azalea bushes.
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"This place changed a lot since my childhood..."84 views
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White and red torii84 views
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Daitsuji temple Sanmon Gate 山門84 views
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Seta River84 views
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Stone monument84 views
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Tumulus No. 584 views
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Ohmi Railways Gokasho Station train platform.84 views
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Entrance to the former residence of Omi merchant Fujii Hikoshiro (1876-1956) (藤井 彦四郎邸)84 views
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Main guest room84 views
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