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Leaving Sugaura.54 views
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Participants from each country came up and gave thanks or sang a song.54 views
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At the Odani pavilion at the foot of Mt. Odani, a shuttle bus to Odani Castle with a tour guide is provided for 500 yen roundtrip during 2011. A lot easier than walking up the mountain.54 views
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Next to Shichirinkan is this small Blacksmith's Workplace.54 views
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Honmachi Saturday Night Market is held on the same day as the Shotoku Matsuri. 本町土曜夜市54 views
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Omi Hino Shonin Furusato-kan was purchased and restored by Hino Town. It opened in April 2015.54 views
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Dessert was fig. Yummy!54 viewsReservations are required to have lunch here. Prices are affordable, starting at around ¥1,500. Call 0748-52-0008 (in Japanese). Address: 1264 Nishioji, Hino-cho, Gamou-gun, Shiga-ken 529-1628 (滋賀県蒲生郡日野町大字西大路1264番地)
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Western-style room in Omi Hino Shonin Furusato-kan.54 views
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A low-rise shopping-restaurant complex called Ekimachi Terrace Nagahama will be built on the old Heiwado site. It later opened on July 29, 2017.54 views
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Old New Year's decorations to be burned.54 views
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Old New Year's decorations to be burned.54 views
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Shrine maidens54 views
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Bon fire is lit.54 views
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Shigaraki taiko drummers54 views
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Shimoda-yaki sold by the old Konan Marché (now closed).54 views
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Maruyama Tumulus 丸山古墳54 views
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Main entrance to Hyakusaiji's Main temple hall (hondo).54 views
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Inside the hondo main hall, Hyakusaiji54 views
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The dog fur is made of jute fibers (黄麻). Very realistic. They had only one person meticulously put on most of the dog's fur.54 viewsThey could've had a few people help, but then the fur would look uneven because each person would do it differently. But they still wanted to train the younger folks to do it, so the trainees were allowed to put fur on the less noticeable spots on the dog.
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I asked the float's leader about the cost. I was told that they spent ¥200,000 for edible float materials and ¥800,000 for festival expenses even with free labor.54 viewsThey work on the float in the evenings after work or school. They solicit donations from neighborhood residents and sponsors.
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This is the base for the dog. All edible materials. Notice the flower's yellow stamen in the center.54 views
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Float support made of straw was built in the garage.54 views
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The 13 floats don't coordinate their designs. They don't share their design plans with other floats.54 viewsSo no one knows who will make which breed of dog until the festival day. Didn't see any chihuahua nor dachshunds.
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On the first day (Sat.), the floats are paraded along the streets as they arrive at the shrine and undergo judging for best design. Ishin-cho float. 為心町 54 views
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Ishin-cho float. 為心町54 views
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Sanwakai float decoration was very elaborate. 参和会54 views
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They shout "Cho-yare!" or "Masse-masse!" It's related to food.「チョウヤレ」「マッセマッセ」54 views
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Shichikukai float. 紫竹会54 views
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Ikeda-machi float. 池田町54 views
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This was the winning float design. Another Tosa fighting dog. Sure looks like a lot of work went into this. I didn't have a chance to ask what the yellow braids were made of. Dai-Juikku float. 第十一区54 views
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Dai-ikku children's float. 第一区54 views
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Dai-niku float 第二区54 views
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Ikeda-machi float. 池田町54 views
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Jukku-kai float at the shrine. 十区会54 views
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The shrine has a long history, spanning 1,400 years beginning with Shotoku Taishi who built Kawaraji temple on this mountain and also prayed at Tarobo shrine known for making miracles happen. Map54 views
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Shin-Yokaichi Station on the Ohmi Railway, the stop before Yokaichi Station terminal.54 views
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Konan Railway originally operated the railway between Yokaichi and Omi-Hachiman before it merged with another company that later merged with Ohmi Railways.54 views
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Train ticket window is manned only in the mroning.54 views
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Ceiling light.54 views
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This is the new Uminoko Floating School ship a few weeks before she started service in June 2018. Costing ¥3 billion, the new Uminoko Biwako Floating School ship's major improvements include 4 decks (plus basement), electric propulsion, & wirele54 views
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Interior layout is similar to the old Uminoko with faculty quarters on the basement deck, dining hall on 1st deck, activity rooms on 2nd deck, plus a large room on the 3rd deck.54 views
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.54 views
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View of Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.54 views
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View of Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.54 views
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View of Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.54 views
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The wall tore off from this storehouse.54 views
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The temple's front wall (about 20–30 meters long) collapsed in the Sept. typhoon and as of late Oct. they still had no plans to remove the debris due to a lack of manpower and funds. 54 viewsI couldn't bear the thought of tourists (often by the busloads) coming to see the foliage in Nov. and also see this unsightly mess of collapsed wall. Doesn't reflect well on the neighborhood and on the city.
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It took three days to disassemble the wall into scrap wood, dirt and plaster, bamboo, and kawara roof tiles.54 views
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Thescrap wood would be hauled away separately from the waste bags.54 views
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The roof was also rethatched with new cypress bark. The last time the building was reroofed was in 1972. (The white patch is snow.)54 views
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Shigaraki Kogen Railway train.54 views
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Gift shop inside Shigaraki Station. In case you forgot buy someting for someone before you leave Shigaraki.54 views
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Procession along the shore of Lake Biwa53 views
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Tokyo Shiga Kenjinkai New Year's Party 2007 平成19年 東京滋賀県人会 新年賀詞交歓会53 viewsParty fee was 7,000 yen.
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Drawing for prizes donated by Shiga businesses. 抽選会53 views
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Yaai Shrine torii on Toragozen-yama.53 views
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Yaai Shrine53 views
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Maruyama Tumulus next to Jiyukan Hall. MAP53 views
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Jiyukan Hall53 views
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Two-story Romon Gate, Important Cultural Property. 楼門53 views
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Entering Ohmi Railways Amago Station which is also a community house.53 views
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On the left of the road is the path to Rengeji temple.53 views
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One of Takatsuki's famous trees.53 views
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Other end of the second tunnel. This tunnel is no longer used for Yogo River. It is now mainly used by people wanting to go fishing.53 views
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More yabusame.53 views
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They all returned to Taga Taisha.53 views
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Taga Matsuri paper lantern decorated the homes leading to the shrine.53 views
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Totonomiya Shrine53 views
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The morning procession arrives at the shrine.53 views
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Sado Okesa (from Niigata)53 views
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Be photographed as a Tiger Princess53 views
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Inside the Italian restaurant at Torahime Station.53 views
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Tiger Princess statue outside the Torahime Station53 views
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Umahashi Bridge うまはし53 views
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Gomura Betsuin belfry53 views
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Gansan Daishi temple, the current Hondo main hall was reconstructed in 1780.53 views
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Gyokusenji is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai Sect, commonly called Gansan Daishi, after the priest Gansan Daishi 元三大師 (912-985) whose birthplace is near the temple. MAP53 views
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Gansan Daishi belfry53 views
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Osasahara Shrine's Honden Hall. The shrine dates from the mid-Heian Period. It is dedicated to a god named Susano-o.53 views
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Children's mikoshi return to the shrine.53 views
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Then at 9 pm, they first lit the small torches in front of the Haiden. And they threw numerous flares high into the air, sometimes landing on the crowd. (Women screaming.)53 views
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Niagara Falls fireworks were lit up. Remember that string that was hung across the poles?53 views
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Niagara Falls fireworks changed color.53 views
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The procession started at around 2 pm with the children's mikoshi (portable shrine).53 views
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Offerings on the mikoshi.53 views
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Sculptures made of styrofoam.53 views
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About 10 mascot characters were introduced on stage.53 views
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By coincidence, I've been to all these castles related to Takatora.53 views
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Mochi-tsuki.53 views
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Jogakuji temple of the Jodo Shinshu Sect held a terakoya session. A short walk from Takatora Park. 浄覚寺53 views
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Kora Shrine53 views
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Fence modeled after a samurai battle fence.53 views
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Also replica matchlock guns.53 views
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Chikubushima is home to Hogonji Temple (Shingon Buddhist Sect) first built in 724 as ordered by the Emperor to worship the Goddess Benzaiten. It includes buildings that are National Treasures.53 views
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Passing by Chikubushima Pier. On the island at the center of the photo, there is a light brown, rectangular monument dedicated to the "Lake Biwa Rowing Song" which mentions Chikubushima.53 views
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West side of JR Nagahama Station.53 views
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West side of JR Nagahama Station.53 views
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The food was prepared by a group of local ladies calling themselves the "Society for Continuing Traditional Cooking" (伝統料理を継続する会).53 viewsThey use locally grown vegetables and other ingredients made in Japan. They say that everything is "wholeheartedly handmade."
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First floor of Mondecool has the restaurant, Joyfull. Right next to Nagahama Station.53 views*Sadly, Joyfull restaurant at Nagahama Station Mondecool closed on Jan. 21, 2019 along with the Nagahama Inter Branch. The space is now a fitness center.
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Very sparse crowd.53 views
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Rainbow trout53 views
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Entrance to Toragozen-yama in spring during cherry blossoms season in mid-April.53 views
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Eigenji is accessible by bus taking 30-40 min. from Yokaichi Station on the Omi Railway Line or from Hyakusaiji Temple. 53 views
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First go up these steps.53 views
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This is near the bus stop.53 views
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Small gate ahead.53 views
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Easier way up to the main hall.53 views
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Facing the altar inside Hyakusaiji's main temple hall. 53 views
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Prayer tablet for Year of the Rooster.53 views
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Shuttle bus to the next temple.53 views
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The float decorations are all made of edible materials especially grains (soybeans, black beans, adzuki beans, sesame seeds, etc.) and seafood (dried bonito, kelp, aoi-nori seaweed powder, cuttlefish, dried fish, etc.).53 views
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This is one of the three children's floats which are smaller than the normal floats. Uwai-cho float. 魚屋町53 views
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Sanwakai float. 参和会53 views
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Float bearers spin around while shouting "Cho-yare" or "Masse masse!" Dai-niku float 第二区53 views
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Dai-niku float 第二区53 views
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Jukku-kai float. 十区会53 views
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Azuchi Castle on Jukku-kai float. 十区会53 views
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Dai-niku float 第二区53 views
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Ishin-cho float. 為心町53 views
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Dai-Juikku float's Tosa dog. 第十一区53 views
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Shichikukai float. 紫竹会53 views
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Shichikukai float. 紫竹会 Lots of peas and beans.53 views
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Shichikukai float. 紫竹会53 views
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Honmachi float 本町53 views
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Jukku-kai float. 十区会53 views
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Dai-niku float sold this hand towel and mini Sagicho for ¥500. 第二区53 views
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This clashing (or crashing) of floats is called "kenka" (fight). It lasts until 5 pm in front of the shrine (parking lot).53 views
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Uwai-cho float. 魚屋町53 views
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Lots of straw on the ground, serves up lots of dust.53 views
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Mountain ascetic priests chanting.53 views
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Inside Shin-Yokaichi Station.53 views
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I wonder how old these benches are. Older than my mom perhaps.53 views
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Shin-Yokaichi Station looks brown from the sides, but it's green on the front.53 views
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Roof needs repair.53 views
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Signs of age in many places, but it adds to the rustic charm.53 views
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Built and unveiled on June 25, 2017 by a non-profit citizens group in Nagahama for the song's 100th anniversary. You can sit on Japan's most expensive public park bench.53 views
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My tribute photos for this original Uminoko.53 views
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Bye-bye old Uminoko! You did very well!53 views
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They also serve tea to guests.53 views
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Nice place to relax and talk while viewing the garden. Tourists maycome by the busloads in autumn though.53 views
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Kiyotaki Tokugen-in Temple's garden in autumn.53 views
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The famous "ghost scroll painting" by Shimizu Setsudo at Tokugen-in Temple in Kiyotaki, Maibara, Shiga.53 views清水節堂（1876–1951） 幽霊図
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"Ghost scroll painting" by Shimizu Setsudo from Higashi-Azai, Shiga Prefecture. 清水節堂（1876–1951） 幽霊図53 views
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After removing the plaster and dirt from the wall, we could see the bamboo framework. The bamboo could be easily pulled out.53 views
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Manhole card for Toyosato's manhole.53 views
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Chikubushima can be reached from Nagahama Port, Hikone Port, or Imazu Port (Takashima). I always use Nagahama Port (photo) to visit Chikubushima. Nagahama boat schedule53 viewsBoat cruise company Biwako Kisen (琵琶湖汽船) operates round trip boats from Nagahama daily. Schedule varies depending on the season (fewer boats in winter). No reservations necessary.
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Lake Yogo is a small but scenic and serene lake north of Lake Biwa. Famous for the legend of the swan maiden. You can walk or bicycle around the lake. Near Yogo Station on the JR Hokuriku Line. Lake Yogo as seen from Mt. Shizugatake.53 views
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In May, these white flowers. 53 views
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Lake Yogo swan maiden monument is flanked with a number of poetry stone monuments.53 views
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Lake Yogo swan maiden monument.53 views
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Legend of Princess Kikuishi and the Dragon Eyeball Stone. 菊石姫と蛇の目玉石53 views
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More narrow road along the western shore of Yogo.53 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.53 views
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Nature trail52 views
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Very impressive, although Takatsuki has no connection with Egypt.52 views
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