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You can get off at Owakudani and see some steamy puddles.Apr 04, 2016
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The ropeway goes right over a dramatic and steaming valley.Apr 04, 2016
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This is Owakudani, now a danger zone and off limits. These photos were taken from an earlier trip. Hakone is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.Apr 04, 2016
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When I visited in Nov. 2015, the ropeway was still closed between Sounzan and Owakudani. So at Sounzan, we boarded a bus for Ubako.Apr 04, 2016
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Hakone got a bum rap in May 2015 when volcanic rumblings forced them to close the ropeway going over the steaming and bubbling Owakudani valley.The number of tourists dropped.Apr 04, 2016
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Hakone Tozan Cable Car at Sounzan Station Apr 04, 2016
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Sounzan Station is the end of the line for the Hakone Tozan Cable Car and starting terminal for the Hakone Ropeway.Apr 04, 2016
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Hakone Tozan Cable CarApr 04, 2016
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Hakone Tozan Cable Car runs on a single track most of the way.Apr 04, 2016
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Going up in Hakone Tozan Cable CarApr 04, 2016
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Inside Hakone Tozan Cable Car. If you like to ride in trains, cable cars, boats, etc., visit Hakone.Apr 04, 2016
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Hakone Tozan Cable Car at Gora Station Apr 04, 2016
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Hakone Tozan Cable Car at Gora Station Apr 04, 2016
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Gora Station Apr 04, 2016
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Gora Station is the end of the line for the Hakone Tozan Railway and the starting terminal of the Hakone Tozan Cable Car.Apr 04, 2016
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Hakone Tozan RailwayApr 04, 2016
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After passing through Odawara, we approach Hakone-Yumoto Station at the end of the Odakyu Line.Apr 04, 2016
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Kowakidani Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway.Apr 04, 2016
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Kowakidani Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway.Apr 04, 2016
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Kowakidani Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway. Near my ryokan.Apr 04, 2016
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Hakone Tozan train line stationsApr 04, 2016
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Inside Hakone Tozan Railway train.Apr 04, 2016
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Hakone Tozan Railway trainApr 04, 2016
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From Hakone-Yumoto Station, take the Hakone Tozan Railway train to Gora. Apr 04, 2016
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Hakone-Yumoto Station is the main gateway to Hakone.Apr 04, 2016
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Inside the Odakyu Romance Car train.Apr 04, 2016
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Limited Express tickets are sold on the train platform if you haven't bought it yet. Making advance reservations is recommended though.Apr 04, 2016
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Sold by the Odakyu Line, the Hakone Freepass is a great deal for people coming from Tokyo on the Odakyu Line.I got the two-day pass (¥5,140) which covers roundtrip express train (Romance Car) fare from Tokyo to Hakone and covers the trains, buses, and ropeway in the Hakone area. Hakone is a great getaway for Tokyoites. It's possible to see most everything on a day trip to Hakone, but an overnight stay gives you more time to see more.Apr 04, 2016
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Hakone is one of Japan's most famous and popular tourist spots. Hot spring baths, views of Mt. Fuji, and more.With the Hakone Freepass, ride the Odakyu Line from Shinjuku, Tokyo directly to Hakone-Yumoto. Take the Hakone Tozan Railway train to Gora. Ride the Hakone Tozan Cable Car up the slope to to Sounzan. Then take the Hakone Ropeway high above to Lake Ashi for a cruise on a pirate boat to Hakone-machi Port or Moto-Hakone. Dramatic views of Mt. Fuji. Photo: Odakyu Line's Romance Car at Shinjuku Station.Apr 04, 2016
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The procession crossed the Yumoto Ohashi Bridge and ended at 2:30 pm at Hakone Fujiya Hotel.Apr 02, 2016
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They even waved at the people in the train station.Apr 02, 2016
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In front of Hakone Yumoto Station at about 2:10 pm.Apr 02, 2016
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Kimono dancers at Hakone Daimyo GyoretsuApr 02, 2016
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Hakone geisha on rickshaw at Hakone Daimyo GyoretsuApr 02, 2016
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Firing matchlock guns at Chimoto at 2 pm. 小田原北條鉄砲衆Apr 02, 2016
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Walked to Chimoto Bridge near the entrance to the Hakone Yumoto. ちもとApr 02, 2016
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The procession took a lunch break at a hotel called Tenseien from noon to 1:20 pm. 天成園Apr 02, 2016
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Hanada Masaru, former Yokozuna Wakanohana at Hakone Daimyo GyoretsuApr 02, 2016
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Hanada Masaru, former Yokozuna Wakanohana acting as the daimyo lord at Hakone Daimyo GyoretsuApr 02, 2016
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Very loud bang.Apr 02, 2016
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They fired twice.Apr 02, 2016
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At 11:30 am in front of Hotel Okada, the Odawara Hojo Gunners fired matchlock guns. 小田原北條鉄砲衆 ホテルおかだApr 02, 2016
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Marching Band Sirius マーチングバンド SiriusApr 02, 2016
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Marching Band Hakone 21. マーチングバンド箱根21Apr 02, 2016
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At around 11:30 am, the procession resumed. This is Marching Band Hakone 21. マーチングバンド箱根21Apr 02, 2016
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Band played during the lunch break.Apr 02, 2016
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At about 11 am, they arrived at Hotel Nanpuso for a 30-min. break. ホテル南風荘Apr 02, 2016
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End of the procession.Apr 02, 2016
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Foot soldiers. 徒士Apr 02, 2016
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About 80 of the costumers are volunteers recruited from the general public. Women volunteers become ladies-in-waiting. Apr 02, 2016
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It's quite a long procession route so it's not that crowded much of the way.Apr 02, 2016
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Daimyo's palanquin, however, I don't think anyone was in it. They never opened it.Apr 02, 2016
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The procession is led by this guide car.Apr 02, 2016
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These are honor guards who carry feather-topped keyari poles and toss them to each other. In the old days, they did this when entering the lodging town. 毛槍Apr 02, 2016
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Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession on Nov. 3Apr 02, 2016
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These men are the luggage carriers carrying the hasami-bako boxes containing clothing and other necessities. Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu. 挟み箱Apr 02, 2016
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You hear, "Shitaaaa-niii, shitaaaa-niiii" (Go down, go down!) by the tsuyu-harai dew sweepers who lead the way to tell people to clear the way and bow in respect. 下ニー 下ニーApr 02, 2016
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The Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession started in 1935 on the occasion of the Yumoto Expo. Except for the war years in the 1940s, this festival has been held annually.Apr 02, 2016
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The crowd follows Hanada Masaru.Apr 02, 2016
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Daimyo's wife is one of the main characters in the procession.Apr 02, 2016
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Ladies in waiting.Apr 02, 2016
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Daimyo's wifeApr 02, 2016
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The procession reenacts the daimyo procession of Okubo Tadazane (Kaga no Kami), lord of Odawara on his way to Edo (Tokyo) for the periodic sankin kotai procession.Apr 02, 2016
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They had a short ceremony and briefing.Apr 02, 2016
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Special guest was former Yokozuna Wakanohana aka Hanada Masaru acting as the daimyo lord. Every year, they have a celebrity as the daimyo.Apr 02, 2016
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Held annually on Nov. 3, a national holiday (Culture Day), the Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession starts at Yumoto Elementary School at 10 am. About 170 people dressed in feudal-era costume are in the procession. 湯本小学校Apr 02, 2016
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Yumoto Elementary School is where the procession started at 10 am. The procession route is quite long, about 6 km. The procession ends at 2:30 pm. 湯本小学校Apr 02, 2016
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Ladies in waiting. 奥女中May 31, 2009
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A large crowd watch the procession cross the Yumoto Ohashi Bridge. The parade ended at 2:30-3 pm.May 31, 2009
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Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession poster. To get to Hakone Yumoto, take the Odakyu Line Romance Car from Shinjuku. A cheaper but longer way is to take the Odakyu Line to Odawara, then take the Hakone Tozan Railway train to Hakone Yumoto Station.May 31, 2009
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She was definitely the focal point of the procession before they started using a celebrity to play the daimyo. They past Yumoto Station in the background in the Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession.May 31, 2009
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These men are the keyari who carry fluffy-topped poles and toss the poles to each other. 毛槍May 31, 2009
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These men are the keyari who carry fluffy-topped poles and toss the poles to each other. 毛槍May 31, 2009
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Crossing Yumoto Ohashi BridgeMay 31, 2009
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The daimyo feudal lord in Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession.May 31, 2009
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The start of the Daimyo Procession. You hear, "Shitaaaa-niii, shitaaaa-niiii" (Go down, go down!) by the tsuyu-harai dew sweepers who lead the way to tell people to clear the way and bow in respect. 下ニー 下ニーMay 31, 2009
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Luggage carriers carrying the hasami-bako boxes containing clothing and other necessities. 挟み箱May 31, 2009
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The Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession started in 1935 on the occasion of the Yumoto Expo. Except for the war years in the 1940s, this festival has been held annually.May 31, 2009
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Before the feudal lord procession, there are normal people in dance groups, etc.May 31, 2009
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These men are the luggage carriers carrying the hasami-bako boxes containing clothing and other necessities. Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu. 挟み箱May 31, 2009
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Yumoto Elementary SchoolMay 31, 2009
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Hakone Tourism CompanionsMay 31, 2009
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The daimyo lord is carried in a palanquin for the Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession. 大名駕籠May 31, 2009
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The procession reenacts the daimyo procession of Okubo Kaga, lord of Odawara on his way to Edo (Tokyo) for the periodic sankin kotai procession.May 31, 2009
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The following pictures were taken in an earlier year (not 2009). Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu Procession starts at Yumoto Elementary School at 10 am. 湯本小学校May 31, 2009
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Ladies in waiting. These pictures were taken some time ago (not in 2009). Since I saw it, the procession has gotten larger with more groups.May 31, 2009
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