Most viewed - Lake Yogo 余呉湖 |
Autumn flowers at Lake Yogo, a small scenic lake next to northern Lake Biwa.405 views
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Lake Yogo swan maiden monument before it was moved to its present location. The swan maiden tree can be seen in the background.348 views
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Lake Yogo as seen from Mt. Shizugatake in May.331 views
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Swan maiden statue at Lake Yogo. Monument built in Nov. 1994.196 views
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Heron with a frog at Lake Yogo, Nagahama, Shiga.174 views
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Lake Yogo as seen from the long hiking trail from Mt. Shizugatake. MAP142 views
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Lake Yogo has a nice lakeshore road going completely around the lake. Going counterclockwise is recommended since you'll be closer to the lake edge on the road. In winter, only part of the road is cleared of snow. 126 viewsThe photos below follow a counterclockwise route.
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View of Lake Yogo from the hiking trail from Mt. Shizugatake.123 views
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Memorial for Yogo's war dead.121 views
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Lake Yogo is also noted for the swan maiden legend. There's even a statue monument for her. The pedestal is engraved with "Yogo-ko" (Lake Yogo).118 views
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Swan maiden's tree. A sign next to it explains the legend. Lake Yogo is Japan's most noted lake for the swan maiden story. 余呉湖の衣掛柳118 views
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Autumn wildflowers at Lake Yogo.117 views
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Lake Yogo as seen from Yogo Station. The tree where the swan maiden hung her clothing to bathe in the lake is on the right.112 views
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Swan maiden's tree. Sadly, a strong typhoon knocked down this tree and it's no longer here.110 views
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Lake Yogo's swan maiden story.109 views
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JR Yogo Station platform with Lake Yogo in the background. In Sept. after the rice was harvested.109 views
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Lake Yogo green with algae in late Sept.109 views
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Swan maiden tree at Lake Yogo. It's actually not that close to the lake edge. It's a willow tree. (マルバヤナギ) 余呉湖の衣掛柳107 views
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Along the lakeshore road are few monuments like this one for the souls of lake fish.107 views
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Sign indicating the site of the Battle of Shizugatake.106 views
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Rice paddies in late Sept.105 views
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Autumn flowers at Lake Yogo.105 views
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In autumn (late Sept.), cosmos autumn flowers along Lake Yogo.104 views
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Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge at the southern tip of the lake when it was still operating. It afforded a scenic view of the lake. This was a national pension, so prices were affordable. 国民宿舎 余呉湖荘103 views*Sadly, after 40 years in business since 1971, this pension closed in Sept. 2013 due to aging facilities that were too expensive to repair.
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Lake Yogo green with algae in late Sept.101 views
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Higan-bana or red spider lily in Sept.101 views
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Lake Yogo green with algae in late Sept.100 views
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Lake Yogo is 2.3 km long and 1.2 km wide with a 6.45 km circumference. Maximum depth is 13.3 meters and water surface area is 1.97 sq. km.99 views
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Autumn flowers at Lake Yogo.99 views
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Lake Yogo's wildlife includes birds like black kites hunting for fish in the lake, mice, frogs, etc Black kites are know to swoop down and steal food from your hand. So watch out if you're eating.59 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.45 views
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Lake Yogo Tourist Center exhibition space. 45 views
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Lake Yogo sakura cherry blossoms.44 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.44 views
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In May, these white flowers. 43 views
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In winter, water fowl rest on the frozen lake surface.43 views
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Autumn wildflowers at Lake Yogo.43 views
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Same view in winter.43 views
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Road along Lake Yogo.43 views
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Legend of Princess Kikuishi and the Dragon Eyeball Stone. 菊石姫と蛇の目玉石43 views
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More narrow road along the western shore of Yogo.43 views
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Lake Yogo's mirror surface.43 views
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Entrance to the long hiking trail to Mt. Shizugatake.43 views
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Lake Yogo Tourist Center is near the end of the lake cycling tour. It has a restaurant, gift shop, and exhibition space. 余呉湖 観光館43 views
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Bus stop at JR Yogo Station. Infrequent buses go to Kinomoto Station.43 views
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Lake Yogo is scenic in all seasons. In April, cherry blossoms bloom along a few parts of the lake.42 views
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Near the Visitors Center is the swan maiden monument.42 views
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Lake Yogo swan maiden monument.42 views
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Restaurant menu of the Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge.42 views
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Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge closed.42 views
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Lake Yogo green with algae in late Sept.42 views
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Lake Yogo Tourist Center exhibition space. 42 views
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Inside JR Yogo Station.41 views
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In winter, dramatic snowscapes around Lake Yogo. The Yogo area sees the most snow in Shiga. 41 views
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Rice paddies at Lake Yogo in late May.41 views
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Lake Yogo Visitors Center where you can sell your catch of invasive fish. No English. There's a better tourist center on the other part of the lake.41 views
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Stone monument at Lake Yogo swan maiden monument.41 views
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Autumn flowers at Lake Yogo.41 views
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Autumn cosmos flowers at Lake Yogo.41 views
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Lake Yogo is nice and blue in April.41 views
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White flowers along Lake Yogo in late May. 41 views
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White flowers along Lake Yogo in late May. 41 views
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Winter.41 views
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About the legend of Princess Kikuishi and the Dragon Eyeball Stone. 菊石姫と蛇の目玉石41 views
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Same spot as previous photo, but in winter.41 views
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Lake Yogo sakura.41 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.41 views
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Lake Yogo Tourist Center gift shop.41 views
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JR Yogo Station.41 views
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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.40 views
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Lake Yogo swan maiden monument is flanked with a number of poetry stone monuments.40 views
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Autumn flowers at Lake Yogo.40 views
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Autumn flowers at Lake Yogo.40 views
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More rice paddies along Lake Yogo.40 views
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This substantial-looking monument is for another legend related to Lake Yogo. The legend of Princess Kikuishi and the Dragon Eyeball Stone. 菊石姫と蛇の目玉石40 views
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Map of Lake Yogo's southern end.40 views
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Lake Yogo also has some cherry blossoms. They bloom later or maybe last in Shiga. If you missed the cherry blossoms, come to Lake Yogo.40 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms are along the southern and western shores.40 views
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Lake Yogo's mirror surface in winter.40 views
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Large empty lot was the site of Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge. It was torn down due to old age. 国民宿舎余呉湖荘跡40 views
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Inside the restaurant of the Yogoko-so Kokuminshuku lodge.40 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.40 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.40 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossom trees in winter.40 views
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Map of Yogo.40 views
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Inside JR Yogo Station, rental bicycles.40 views
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By May 2021, happy to see the swan maiden tree growing anew. Let's hope another swan maiden will now come. Although she should probably bathe with her clothes on instead. Too many perverts these days...39 views
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Lake Yogo playground.39 views
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Snowscape in winter.39 views
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Rice paddies in late May.39 views
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Rice paddies in late Sept.39 views
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Lake Yogo rules. No fishing without permission, no motorboats, no jet skis, and no swimming. That's why it's so nice and serene.39 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.39 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.39 views
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Lake Yogo in winter has the southern part of the lake freeze over.39 views
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Trail up the mountain to Mt. Shizugatake.39 views
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Lake Yogo as seen from Mt. Shizugatake. From Shizugatake, there are trails going down to the lake. The long trail is on the right.38 views
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A black kite tries to steal the heron's frog.38 views
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Lake Yogo in late Sept. after the rice was harvested.38 views
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Fishing pier when fishing is in season (usually in winter). Like Lake Biwa, Lake Yogo is full of invasive species, especially bluegill. You can make some money by catching invasive fish and selling them to the local cooperative.38 views
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Stone monument at Lake Yogo swan maiden monument.38 views
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Sadly, in Oct. 2017, a major typhoon knocked down the swan maiden willow tree. Most of the tree had to be cut. This photo was taken in April 2018. 余呉湖の衣掛柳38 views
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Mt. Shizugatake has a bald patch where the lookout point is for tourists. Accessible by chair lift on the other side of the mountain.38 views
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Lake Yogo has this populated area with rice paddies.38 views
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Boat dock. Note that swimming is not allowed in Lake Yogo.38 views
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Rice paddies in late May.38 views
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Hydrangea plants here. They bloom in late June.38 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossom petals.38 views
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Lake Yogo sakura cherry blossoms.38 views
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From Mt. Shizugatake, a short downhill trail to Lake Yogo.38 views
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Lake Yogo Tourist Center exhibition space. 38 views
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Lake Yogo Tourist Center exhibition space. 38 views
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JR Yogo Station.38 views
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Scenery from JR Yogo Station's northern side.38 views
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JR Yogo Station on the Hokuriku Line in 2018. You can rent bicycles inside the station.37 views
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Map of Yogo area. This area is also famous for the Battle of Shizugatake in 1583.37 views
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Autumn wildflowers at Lake Yogo.37 views
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Mt. Shizugatake toward the right. One hiking train to Lake Yogo goes along this mountain.37 views
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Poetry monuments.37 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.37 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossom petals.37 views
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Trail up the mountain to Mt. Shizugatake.37 views
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Lake Yogo sakura cherry blossoms.37 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossom trees in late May.37 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.37 views
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Lake Yogo from Mt. Shizugatake on a day in Sept. when the lake was green with algae.37 views
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From Mt. Shizugatake, a short downhill trail to Lake Yogo.37 views
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Lake Yogo green with algae in late Sept.37 views
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Lake Yogo green with algae in late Sept.37 views
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Lake Yogo Tourist Center exhibition space had a model of Mt. Shizugatake.37 views
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Yogo Station has rental bicycles. Great for cycling around the lake. On foot, it takes at least an hour to walk all around.36 views
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Hiking trail from Mt. Shizugatake. Heavily wooded with a few clearings.36 views
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Stone monuments at Lake Yogo swan maiden monument. Looks like poetry monuments.36 views
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Swan maiden willow tree. Unknown how old the tree is.36 views
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Lake Yogo sakura cherry blossoms.36 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.36 views
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Lake Yogo cherry blossoms.36 views
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JR Yogo Station train platform.36 views
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White flowers along Lake Yogo in late May. Nobody could tell me what kind of flowers they were.35 views
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Lake Yogo is also called "Mirror Lake" for its mirror reflections.35 views
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Trail up the mountain to Mt. Shizugatake.35 views
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Long hiking trail to Mt. Shizugatake.35 views
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Lake Yogo from Mt. Shizugatake on a day when the lake was green with algae.35 views
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From JR Yogo Station on the JR Hokuriku Line, there's a view of Lake Yogo and the rice paddies before it. This is in April when farmers are preparing the soil for rice.34 views
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In winter, most everything is covered with deep snow.34 views
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Rice already harvested by late Sept.34 views
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View from the western shore of Lake Yogo.34 views
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JR Yogo Station train platform.34 views
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Stone monuments at Lake Yogo swan maiden monument.33 views
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Lake Yogo green with algae in late Sept.33 views
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Lake Yogo Tourist Center restaurant.33 views
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Scenery from JR Yogo Station.33 views
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By late May, rice seedlings already planted and paddies flooded.32 views
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JR Yogo Station as seen from the train platform.31 views
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Lake Yogo as seen from Mt. Shizugatake in early June. Although it's close to Lake Biwa, it is totally separate from Lake Biwa.28 views
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