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Side gate to the Haiden and Honden Halls.95 views
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They repaint and lacquer the shrine only once every 50 years. It takes several years to complete the job and they just finished it in 2006.95 views
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Honden Hall roof95 views
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Inside Kunozan Toshogu Shrine Museum, articles belonging to Ieyasu are displayed. If you're Spanish, you'd be interested in seeing the Spanish clock owned by Ieyasu. Admission charged.95 views
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Sakaki tree whose leaves and branches are used in Shinto ceremonies.95 views
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Megumi-no-te water fountain at Shirataki Park95 views
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But I did find a plum tree with flowers. Smells nice.94 views
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Lover's Monument near the Nihondaira ropeway.94 views
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Hieda Shrine is what you see before the Honden main hall.94 views
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Side gate roof94 views
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Walking along the main drag in Shimada.94 views
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If you have noticed many women and girls with long black hair in Shimada, now you know why.94 views
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Kakegawa Castle marker93 views
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Castle tower as seen from neighboring high school93 views
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Karamon Gate's ornate roof.93 views
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Kaguraden Hall for sacred dances is also an Important Cultural Property. 神楽殿93 views
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Tokugawa crest on this rain catcher.93 views
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Honden Hall93 views
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It might take at least 30 min. to go up these steps, 1,159 steps spanning 760 meters with 17 switchbacks.93 views
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Fujisan Hongu Sengen Shrine93 views
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Kakegawa Castle marker92 views
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When Tokugawa Ieyasu retired as shogun, he lived here at Sumpu Castle. He also died here at age 72 in 1616. On the day of his death, his body was taken to Mt. Kunozan at Nihondaira for burial.92 views
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Nihondaira ume plum grove. Flowers already withered by the time I was there in mid-March. 日本平梅園92 views
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There's also a lookout deck on the roof of the Nihondaira Park Center.92 views
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Kunozan in the distance. You can see Kunozan's sloping peak on which Kunozan Toshogu Shrine is built. Its elevation is 270 meters.92 views
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Kunozan is accessible by ropeway (aerial tram) from Nihondaira or by winding steps going up on the other side from the coastal road.92 views
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Kunozan Toshogu is designated as an Important Cultural Property, but unlike the Nikko Toshogu, there are no National Treasures (except in the museum).92 views
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Side gate to Honden92 views
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Plum garden marker92 views
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Next to Rakujuen is a small park called Shirataki Park. 白滝公園92 views
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Castle tower91 views
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Otemon Gate rear91 views
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Otemon Gate91 views
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Sunpu Castle has only two castle buildings, both reconstructed. This is one of them, the Tatsumi Yagura Turret. 巽櫓91 views
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Shizuoka city91 views
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The Nihondaira Ropeway goes over Byobu-dani Valley, noted for rock formations resembling folding screens (byobu).91 views
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Roof tiles are decorated with the Tokugawa crest.91 views
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Tokugawa crest91 views
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Stone steps going down to the coast. It takes about 20 min. to go down these stone steps to the bottom. There are 1,159 stone steps which don't mean much unless you're climbing up.91 views
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Roof corner90 views
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View from Karamon Gate90 views
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Tokugawa Ieyasu's tomb at Kunozan Toshogu. The tomb actually faces west, toward Okazaki in Aichi Prefecture where Ieyasu was born. 神廟90 views
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Kunozan Toshogu Shrine Museum has about 2,000 pieces in its collection of mostly everyday things used by Ieyasu and other Tokugawa shoguns. Besides swords, there are Western articles. 博物館90 views
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View from lookout deck90 views
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Gate keeper station 門衛所90 views
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Gift shops next to Atami Station. The architecture doesn't match the station at all.90 views
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Kunozan is right next to the coast. That's the Pacific Ocean.89 views
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Side gate89 views
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It takes about 30 processes to restore the lacquer.89 views
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Approach to Ieyasu's tomb89 views
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Nice view from the stone steps. Those vinyl houses are growing strawberries which are sold everywhere at the foot of Kunozan during Jan. to May.89 views
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Entrance to shopping arcade.89 views
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Ema tablet with Mt. Fuji and a rooster. ¥100089 views
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Side gate roof.88 views
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Karamon Gate door carving88 views
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Yui is so scenic that Hiroshige made a ukiyoe print of it in his Tokaido series.88 views
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Mt. Fuji peeking through buildings in front of JR Fujinomiya Station. The shrine is a short walk from JR Fujinomiya Station.88 views
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The shrine's first torii has a nice view of Mt. Fuji. Visited the shrine on New Year's Day 2017. 88 viewsMt. Fuji (Japan's highest and most revered mountain) has a Shinto shrine on the summit, and it belongs to Fuji-san Hongu Sengen Taisha in Fujinomiya.
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Pine tree and castle tower87 views
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Tokugawa Ieyasu's tomb at Kunozan Toshogu87 views
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Castle tower86 views
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Otemon Gate86 views
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Tatsumi Yagura Turret at the southeast corner of Sumpu Park. 巽櫓86 views
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Honden Hall86 views
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Gate to Tokugawa Ieyasu's tomb is also an Important Cultural Property. 廟所86 views
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Stone steps 石段86 views
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Offertory box in front of the main shrine. That's money on the floor.86 views
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Plexiglass protects the lower carvings.85 views
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Hot spring fountain as a hand bath.85 views
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Next dance site. ビック跡地85 views
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Hiroshige's woodblock print of Ejiri (19th post town on the Tokaido) from his "Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road" series. Miho no Matsubara in the background.85 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine has a great view of Mt. Fuji.84 views
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Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka.84 views
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About Atami's seven hot springs83 views
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Year of the Rooster, 201783 views
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First you see Otodome Falls, big and impressive.83 views
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Otodome Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka83 views
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Castle tower and sign82 views
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Map of Sumpu Park82 views
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Yui with a view of Mt. Fuji.82 views
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The high structure is the main shrine (Honden) standing 13 meters high. Built in 1604 by Tokugawa Ieyasu. In the distinctive sengen-zukuri style.82 views
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Inside Heiwa-dori shopping arcade.81 views
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In front of Atami Station.80 views
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Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka80 views
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Shiraito Falls in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka.80 views
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Higashi Gomon Gate79 views
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Inside Tatsumi Yagura Turret78 views
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Higashi Gomon Gate and bridge 東御門77 views
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Ruins of the Inner Moat77 views
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In front of Atami Station.77 views
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Hiroshige's woodblock print of Mishima in his Tokaido Road series. Mishima Taisha's torii can be seen.77 views
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Near Nihondaira is Yui, a scenic point on the coast accessible by car.77 views
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Higashi Gomon Gate 東御門76 views
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Higashi Gomon Gate and bridge76 views
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Onsen manju, sweet bean jam cakes steamed with hot spring water are sold everywhere in Atami.76 views
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Shuzenji Temple's wedded trees (two tree trunks growing from the same roots) and child tree.76 views
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Ruins of the Inner Moat 内堀75 views
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Park area75 views
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Onsen manju75 views
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Rainbow Deck75 views
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Tatsumi Yagura as seen from behind.74 views
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Some cherry trees near the beach.73 views
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Higashi Gomon Gate and bridge72 views
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About Higashi Gomon Gate72 views
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It takes about 20 min. to walk to the beach from Atami Station.72 views
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Giant Gundam statue is clearly visible from Higashi Shizuoka Station.72 views
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Fuji-san Hongu Sengen Taisha is the Shinto shrine that basically owns Mt. Fuji, especially the summit area of the mountain. 72 viewsJR Fujinomiya Station is the closest train station to the shrine, but from Tokyo, it's most convenient to take a bus from Tokyo Station to Fujinomiya Station, taking about 2.5 hours for a little over ¥2,000.
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The main road near the shrine was jammed with cars and people on New Year's Day.72 views
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Atami Sun Beach is popular in summer.71 views
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They were constructing a new international facility next to the first torii.71 views
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Poem about Mt. Fuji71 views
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"Fujinomiya" means "Shrine of Mt. Fuji," so the city was named after this shrine.71 views
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Hawaiian restaurant in Atami Ginza.70 views
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Ferry70 views
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Ferries go to Hatsushima and Oshima islands.70 views
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Lots of sloping roads in hilly Atami.69 views
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Entrance to Rakujuen Garden, a short walk from Mishima Station's South Exit. Across the street is the Mishima Tourist Info Office where you can pick up pamphlets and ask for directions.69 views
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Imagine hpw crowded the beach will get when they have summer fireworks in Atami.68 views
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Peninsula on the right side is unsightly with another mishmash of structures.68 views
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Plaque for Sir Rutherford Alcock, the first British ambassador to Japan and the first foreigner to climb Mt. Fuji. He stopped in Atami on the way back from Mt. Fuji.68 views
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Map of Rakujuen Garden. Mishima Station is at the top. Japanese garden and villa formerly owned by Prince Komatsu Akihito in the late 19th century. The city of Mishima eventually bought the property in 1954 and opened it as a public garden. 楽寿園68 views
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Plastic models on display.68 views
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Poem about Mt. Fuji68 views
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Higashi Gomon Grassy Lawn67 views
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Atami Ginza is quite deserted during the day.67 views
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Castle models.67 views
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Monument for Noe-bushi traditional folk dance started in Mishima. 農兵節 ノーエ節66 views
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Sakaki tree whose leaves and branches are used in Shinto ceremonies.66 views
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Gate door65 views
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Higashi Gomon Gate Bridge65 views
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Hot spring foot bath at Mishima Station. Perfect remedy for tired travelers.65 views
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They had a rock garden display when I was there.65 views
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Rear view of Gundam.65 views
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Atami Moon Terrace64 views
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Pottery64 views
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Shizuoka Hobby Fair site as seen from Higashi Shizuoka Station. The giant Gundam statue is clearly visible.64 views
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About Tatsumi Yagura63 views
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Directions63 views
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About the Sakaki tree.63 views
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Yacht harbor62 views
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Rakujukan villa62 views
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Manhole in Ito, Shizuoka.62 views
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Higashi Gomon Gate 東御門61 views
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Stone wall of Higashi Gomon Gate61 views
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The beachfront is a mishmash of buildings.61 views
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Rest house exhibition space on the 2nd floor.61 views
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Atami Ginza is a street of shops.60 views
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Hatsushima island60 views
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Another entrance to Rakujuen where I exited.60 views
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Mt. Fuji turning red at sunset.60 views
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Bamboo forest in Shuzenji Spa, Shizuoka Prefecture. The bamboo is also lit up in the evening. 竹林の小径60 views
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Higashi Gomon Gate 東御門59 views
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Water fountain for lovers.59 views
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Hot spring foot bath at Mishima Station. 59 views
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About Rakujukan. In 1911, Rakujuen became the villa of Korean Crown Prince Euimin. In 1927, the property was sold to a local financier. The city of Mishima bought it in 1952. 59 views
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Straight ahead is Gundam and on the left is a pavilion.59 views
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About the Noe-bushi traditional folk dance. It is performed at the Mishima Matsuri festival in summer. 農兵節 ノーエ節58 views
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Rest house has an exhibition space on the 2nd floor.58 views
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The giant Gundam is the main attraction by far.58 views
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A lookout deck for Gundam.58 views
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Ito Onsen manhole, Shizuoka.58 views
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Maiden57 views
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Gundam looms over Shizuoka Hobby Fair sign.57 views
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There was a long line to get a closer look and pass under the statue.57 views
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Hinoki cypress, another coveted tree species in Japan.55 views
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Entrance to another villa, called Ume Goten (closed to the public). 梅御殿55 views
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Stone Age model55 views
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Sign pointing the way to the Shizuoka Hobby Fair.55 views
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Inside the hobby pavilion were exhibits of numerous plastic models.55 views
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Bamboo forest in Shuzenji Spa, Shizuoka Prefecture. 竹林の小径55 views
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He can even turn his head. This show occurs every 30 min.54 views
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Entrance to Rakujukan villa. 30-min. guided tours are provided at certain times. Just wait in front of the entrance a few minutes before the tour starts. 楽寿館53 views
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Rakujukan in Rakujuen Garden. The villa was originally built for Prince Komatsu Akihito. The rocks originate from Mt. Fuji lava flows. 楽寿館53 views
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Entrance to Shizuoka Hobby Fair.53 views
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Pine tree いこいの松52 views
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Kofun tumulus coffin52 views
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