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Tatebayashi Station on the Tobu Isesaki Line (connects to Hanzomon subway line in Tokyo), east side. Takes almost 90 min. from central Tokyo by regular train. Costs only about 1100 yen.225 views
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Love red and white flowers at Tsutsujigaoka Park, Tatebayashi, Gunma.211 views
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Manhole with tanuki design in Tatebayashi, Gunma.203 views
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I was going to overdose on azalea. Had never seen so much azalea in my life. Tsutsujigaoka Park, Tatebayashi, Gunma.194 views
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Tanuki in Tatebayashi, Gunma.186 views
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Koinobori and azaleas in Tatebayashi, Gunma.167 views
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Tsutsujigaoka Park, Tatebayashi165 views
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A few azalea bushes had passed their peak.165 views
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View from Fureai Bridge in Tatebayashi.158 views
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Tanuki and azalea, a good match? I prefer women and flowers. Tsutsujigaoka156 views
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Tanuki raccoon dog in front of Tatebayashi Station, east side.142 views
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Map of Tsutsujigaoka, a National Scenic Site. It's a low, flat hill full of azalea bushes. There is a maze of foot paths going through the azalea. 名勝120 views
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Lake Jonuma117 views
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Even the edges are incredibly colorful. This edge had group photo stands.117 views
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Sights in Jonuma area, dominated by Lake Jonuma.116 views
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Mind-blowing just to see so many azalea along the edges. But much, much more was waiting on this hill.115 views
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Flower fountain in front of Tatebayashi Station.114 views
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Along Tsuruudagawa River were koinobori carp streamers flanked by cherry trees and azaleas.114 views
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Tanuki raccoon dogs in front of Tatebayashi Station.112 views
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Rest house on Tsutsujigaoka.111 views
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Tanuki sighting near Lake Jonuma111 views
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Now this is an entrance to Tsutsuji-en, a long, slim azalea garden. I walked through this on the way back.111 views
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Tanuki raccoon dog in front of Tatebayashi Station, east side.110 views
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Tatebayashi Station platform110 views
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Way to Obiki ferry boat109 views
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Obiki ferry dock is on the left above the bridge on this map.109 views
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Tsutsujigaoka Park is a lakeside park featuring this low hill almost 200 meters long and 80 meters wide.109 views
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Flower fountain in front of Tatebayashi Station.108 views
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Tsutsujigaoka Park is a 15-20-min. walk from Tatebayashi Station.108 views
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Street corner with another tanuki. These tanuki are made in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture.108 views
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The koinobori are strung from late March to mid-May. Especially spectacular when the cherries are in bloom during late March to mid-April.107 views
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Shopping street for tourists next to Tsutsujigaoka.107 views
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My friend in Tatebayashi tells me, "The legend of the azalea park is that the lord of Tatebayashi, Sakakibara Yasumasa, had a mistress named Otsuji.107 viewsThe wife was jealous of her and gave her such a hard time that Otsuji threw herself into Lake Jonuma and died. Since her name sounded like tsutsuji, the lord planted the garden to console her soul."
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Poplar tree and azalea107 views
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Tourist information office in front of Tatebayashi Station.106 views
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Azaleas continue to lead the way to the park.106 views
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Obiki ferry takes only several minutes to reach Tsutsujigaoka Park. Fare was cheap, includes admission to the park. It's also possible to walk to the park.106 views
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Approaching Tsutsujigaoka Park106 views
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City mascot "Pon-chan" goods sold at tourist information office in front of Tatebayashi Station. "Pon" refers to the character's pot belly.105 views
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I visited Tatabayashi again in early May 2014 to see the azaleas at Tsutsujigaoka Park. 105 views
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In April and May, thousands of flying carp streamers grace the Tsuruudogawa River connected to Lake Jonuma.105 views
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Boat ride was pleasant enough.105 views
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It's a pleasant walk with azalea decorating the sidewalk.104 views
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There were these flower racks too.104 views
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View from Fureai Bridge. These carp were once registered in the Guiness Book of World Records as having the most koinobori (over 6,000).104 views
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Koinobori at a lakeside house.104 views
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Relaxing ride, only me and a mother and child.104 views
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Boat dock for Tsutsujigaoka Park. Other boats offered cruises.104 views
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The hill also has a few azalea tunnels.104 views
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The occasional white azalea give your eyes a break from all the bright colors.104 views
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Edge of Tsutsuji-en Garden.104 views
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"Pon-chan" goods sold at tourist information office in front of Tatebayashi Station.103 views
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Entrance to Tatebayashi City Hall is also decorated with azaleas.103 views
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Tourist information office100 views
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