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Scale model of the Ota Magistrate's office. 尾張藩太田代官所17 views
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About the Ota Magistrate's office. 尾張藩太田代官所17 views
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About Ota-juku17 views
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The 17 shukuba lodging towns or post towns in Gifu Prefecture.17 views
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Showcase exhibits.17 views
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River raft used to transport logs on the river.17 views
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Model of a river boat that can endure high waves.17 views
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From Ota-juku Nakasendo Museum, we walked east along the Naasendo Road.17 views
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Inside Ota Waki-Honjin residence's kitchen not open to the public. 太田宿 脇本陣 隠居17 views
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Ota-juku lantern17 views
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This building used to be the Juroku Bank, Ota Branch from 1907 to 1965. 旧十六銀行 太田支店17 views
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Former Juroku Bank, Ota Branch. 旧十六銀行 太田支店17 views
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Yoshida Family Residence (吉田家住宅) was first operated as an inn during the Edo Period for Ise Grand Shrine pilgrims, then became tobacco merchant Komatsu-ya from the 1920s.17 views
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Small desk was for the merchant taking care of tobacco business at Komatsu-ya or Yoshida Family Residence (吉田家住宅).17 views
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About Yusenji Temple founded in 1474. The temple has a poem monument for Basho.17 views
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Walking back west on the Nakasendo in Ota-juku.17 views
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Old map of Ota-juku showing the names of all the homes.17 views
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JR Mino-Ota Station on the Takayama Main Line. The closest station to Ota-juku. Impressive building. There's a tourist information office too.17 views
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Ota-juku was the 51st shukuba lodging town on the old Nakasendo Road linking Tokyo (Edo) and Kyoto. The old Nakasendo Road and some remnants of the shukuba still remain. 17 viewsOta-juku is adjacent to Kiso River and one of the 17 Nakasendo lodging towns in Gifu Prefecture. This Hiroshige woodblock print of Ota-juku shows the Kiso River crossing to Ota-juku, one of the most difficult segments of the Nakasendo.
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There are signboards in English. This is at the entrance to Ota-juku Nakasendo Museum.16 views
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Across from Ota-juku Nakasendo Museum is the original front gate for the Ota-juku Honjin. The Honjin was the lodging town's centerpiece where VIPs like daimyo lords and Imperial family members would stay when passing through.16 views
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Ota-juku Honjin Gate side view. This is not the original location of this gate. It was moved here during the 1920s or 30s. The Honjin was originally near the still existing Waki-Honjin. 太田宿本陣門16 views
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Ota-juku Honjin Gate. In Oct. 2002, the gate was diassembled and repaired before being reassembled. 太田宿本陣門16 views
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Ota-juku Honjin layout. The original Honjin was a large Japanese-style mansion with many rooms. It was in the center of Ota-juku and operated by the Fukuda family whose head also served as the Ota-juku headman.16 viewsIn the Meiji Period, the Honjin was used as the Ota Town Hall.
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Kiso River16 views
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About the tree16 views
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Inside Ota-juku Nakasendo Museum. Free admission.16 views
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Way to museum exhibits explaining local cultural history.16 viewsOpen 9 am to 5 pm, closed Mon. and Dec. 29–Jan. 3. https://kaikan.ootajuku.net/
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Famous people from Ota-juku. 16 views
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Video screening space.16 views
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About Nakasendo's three difficult segments.16 views
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Museum restaurant Yadorigi.16 views
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Ota Waki-Honjin secondary residence. 太田宿 脇本陣16 views
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Ota Waki-Honjin secondary residence's garden.16 views
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Former Juroku Bank, Ota Branch. 旧十六銀行 太田支店16 views
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Yoshida Family Residence (吉田家住宅).16 views
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Rear entrance to Komatsu-ya.16 views
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Yusenji Temple is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple, Myōshin-ji school. 祐泉寺16 views
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Yusenji Temple in Ota-juku, Gifu. 祐泉寺16 views
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Yusenji Temple in Ota-juku, Gifu. 祐泉寺16 views
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Yusenji Temple in Ota-juku, Gifu. 祐泉寺16 views
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Old roof at Yusenji Temple in Ota-juku, Gifu. 祐泉寺16 views
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Roof ornament.16 views
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Gujo-Hachiman Castle's tenshu main tower. Reconstruction built in 1933. The original castle was dismantled in 1870 when the samurai system was abolished. Only the stone walls and foundations remained. 16 viewsThis reconstruction is unusual because it was built using wood instead of concrete. This is in fact Japan's oldest reconstructed main castle tower made of wood.
Entrance to the castle tower can be seen on the right. Small admission charged.
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Tourist walking map of Ota-juku. From Ota-juku Nakasendo Museum, most sights are within walking distance.15 views
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About Ota-juku's Honjin (Fukuda Residence). 太田宿本陣福田家15 views
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About river rafts.15 views
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Travel diaries of the Ota-juku river crossing.15 views
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About the boat men.15 views
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Document about the Ota-juku's boat men from 1610.15 views
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Nakasendo traveler's clothing.15 views
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Museum gift shop.15 views
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Senbei crackers from Ota-juku.15 views
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Inside Ota Waki-Honjin secondary residence. 太田宿 脇本陣 隠居15 views
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Yoshida Family Residence (吉田家住宅).15 views
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Small desk was for the merchant to receive business people while taking care of tobacco business at Komatsu-ya or Yoshida Family Residence (吉田家住宅).15 views
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Poster inside JR Mino-Ota Station.15 views
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By 1843, Ota-juku was about 680 meters long with one Honjin, one Waki-Honjin (partially open to the public), 3 toiyaba, 20 hatago inns, and 118 homes. 505 people lived in Ota-juku.14 viewsA major highlight was when Princess Kazunomiya (1846–1877) arrived and stayed in Ota-juku on Oct. 27, 1861 on her way to Edo/Tokyo to marry the shogun. She had such a huge entourage that it took them 4 days to pass through Ota-juku.
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Ota-juku Honjin Gate front view. Too bad the Honjin is gone. Ota-juku's Honjin was rebuilt anew to lodge Princess Kazunomiya when she was to travel from Kyoto to Tokyo to marry Shogun Tokugawa Iemochi in 1861. 太田宿本陣門14 views
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Yusenji Temple in Ota-juku, Gifu. 祐泉寺14 views
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Map around Gujo-Hachiman Castle. The castle is a short uphill hike from the bus stop at Gujo-Hachiman Jokamachi Plaza, a local tourist shop. 13 viewsGujo-Hachiman used to be a separate town (municipality) called "Hachiman-cho" until it merged with several neighboring towns and villages to form the city of Gujo (pop. 38,000) in 2004.
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Get off at this bus stop, Gujo-Hachiman Jokamachi Plaza, a small tourist shop with a large parking lot.12 views
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Mitsubishi T-2 Blue Impulse aerobatic jet. T-2高等練習機12 views
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NAL Asuka STOL Research Aircraft (National Aerospace Laboratory) flew during 1986–1989. 低騒音STOL実験機「飛鳥」12 views
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NAL Asuka STOL Research Aircraft 低騒音STOL実験機「飛鳥」12 views
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Autumn view of Gujo-Hachiman Castle from a path along the castle wall.11 views
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Anyoji Temple's main Hondo worship hall is the largest wooden building in Gifu Prefecture. Small admission charged to enter the worship hall. 安養寺11 views
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When getting off the bus, check the bus schedule for your return trip. Be aware that buses are infrequent. Only once an hour or less often.11 views
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Gujo-Hachiman Castle main tower.10 views
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Chiyo was supposedly the daughter of the Gujo-Hachiman Castle's first lord, Endo Morikazu. Kazutoyo later became lord of Kochi Castle in Shikoku. 10 viewsThis statue was erected in 1991 by local donors. (Gujo-Hachiman Castle can be seen in the background.)
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Kazutoyo and Chiyo were made nationally famous by the year-long NHK Taiga Drama series Kōmyō ga Tsuji (功名が辻) in 2006. 10 views
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Gujo-Hachiman Castle's corner turret and autumn leaves lit up in the evening10 views
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These plastic seats look like they are from 1980s shinkansen stations.10 views
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Entrance to the road going up to the castle. Both cars and pedestrians use this narrow, single-lane road, so we all need to be careful.9 views
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Takes about 15 min. of uphill walking. Cars can go up to the parking lot near the castle. People in wheelchairs should take a taxi. However, the castle grounds still has a lot of stone steps. Castle tower has no elevator.9 views
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View of Gujo-Hachiman Castle and fall leaves.9 views
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Gujo-Hachiman Castle turret and autumn foliage.9 views
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Main tower.9 views
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About Gujo-Hachiman Castle in Japanese. Gujo-Hachiman Castle was first built in 1555 by Lord Endo Morikazu as his base when he was battling another feudal lord, Tono Tsuneyoshi, for the control of the Gujo domain. 9 viewsMorikazu's son Yoshitaka then unified the Gujo domain and built the castle and castle town.
The succeeding lord, Inaba Sadamichi, built the castle main tower. The castle later had other samurai clans as occupants such as the Endo, Inoue, and Kanamori Clans.
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Scale model of Gujo-Hachiman Castle town during the samurai days. The castle is on the top of the mountain.9 views
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Wooden stairways to go up to the upper floors.9 views
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Panel display of local activities on the river.9 views
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At the foot of the castle mountain, there's this statue of samurai Yamauchi Kazutoyo and his loyal and loving wife Chiyo and the fine horse she bought for him (in Kinomoto or Azuchi, Shiga Prefecture) with her own money in the 16th century. 9 views
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About Chiyo and Kazutoyo in Japanese.9 views
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View of Anyoji Temple's main hall. One of Gujo-Hachiman's major temples. 安養寺9 views
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Gujo-Hachiman Castle and autumn leaves are lit up in the evening.9 views
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View of Gujo-Hachiman and autumn leaves.9 views
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Gujo-Hachiman Castle's corner turret and autumn leaves lit up in the evening9 views
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Bus fare is only ¥1,550 from Meitetsu Gifu Station. It takes 80 min. Gujo-Hachiman is not as far north as Shirakawa-go or Takayama, so it's an easy day trip.9 views
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The bus for Gujo-Hachiman has these plastic barriers for COVID-19.9 views
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Temple bell and ginkgo tree at a neighborhood temple.9 views
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History of Gujo-Hachiman.9 views
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Cooked cuttlefish (ika) as a food replica.9 views
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Kikoku Guardhouse site now has a Gujo Odori monument.9 views
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Tanigumi-san (谷汲山 華厳寺) is a Tendai Buddhist temple noted for numerous autumn foliage, especially red maple leaves. Also called Kegonji Temple.It has a nice path to the temple lined with autumn leaves in November. 9 views
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YS-11A, Japan's first passenger plane built after World War II. In service from the 1960s to 1995. Displayed at Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum.9 views
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The museum's highlight piece is this restored Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien fighter prototype, the only one in the world.9 views
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X1G1B High-Lift Research Aircraft9 views
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NAL Asuka STOL Research Aircraft was used to experiment with short takeoffs and landings. 低騒音STOL実験機「飛鳥」9 views
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NAL Asuka STOL Research Aircraft 低騒音STOL実験機「飛鳥」9 views
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Cygnus powered sailplane.9 views
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Kakamigahara Shiyakusho-mae Station (Meitetsu Kakamigahara Line) is the closest to Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum. Kakamigahara Line runs between Meitetsu-Gifu Station in the city of Gifu with Shin-Unuma Station. 各務原市役所前駅9 views
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The pedestrian approach to the castle entrance is also pretty with autumn leaves.8 views
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Major spot to view and photograph the castle. The stone monument is connected with Nichiren.8 views
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Gujo-Hachiman Castle and autumn foliage.8 views
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Gujo-Hachiman Castle and autumn foliage.8 views
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Gujo-Hachiman Castle corner turret.8 views
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Chikara-ishi stones.8 views
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Main tower and red maples.8 views
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Historical letters and documents.8 views
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Wooden stairways to go up to the upper floors. High heels and short skirts not recommended.8 views
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View from the lower floor.8 views
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Corner turret.8 views
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Castle wall and red maples.8 views
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Lots and lots of autumn colors at Gujo-Hachiman Castle.8 views
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How to get to Gujo-Hachiman: Taking a bus from JR or Meitetsu Gifu Station or Nagoya Station is most convenient. This is the bus for Gujo-Hachiman at Meitetsu Gifu Station.8 views
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Bus stop on the highway to Gujo-Hachman.8 views
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The bus ride to Gujo-Hachman is scenic through the mountains. 8 views
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Photos of Gujo Odori.8 views
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Gujo-Hachiman's natural water sources.8 views
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About Iwasaki Takizo (1895–1965), inventor of the ubiquitous food replicas we see in restaurants in Japan. He was from Gujo-Hachiman where today over 50% of Japan's food replicas are made. He made his first food replica, an omelette, in 1932. 8 views
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Typical home in Gujo-Hachiman.8 views
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Sogi Spring in Gujo-Hachiman.8 views
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Daijoji Temple gate and bell tower (built in 1803) along Kodara River.8 views
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Chokyoji Temple in Gujo-Hachiman. Family temple for the Endo Clan, castle lords. 長敬寺8 views
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Enakyo is a scenic, gorge-like area along the Kiso River. Noted for cherry blossoms in spring, autumn colors in November, and unusual rock formations.8 views
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Pampas grass too.8 views
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Upper level of Sazanami Park.8 views
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Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien fighter8 views
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Rear of Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien fighter.8 views
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Doi Takeo designed many of the Japanese Army's planes.8 views
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Full-size replica of Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero fighter prototype. 十二試艦上戦闘機（「零戦」試作機）（三菱A6M1） （1/1模型）8 views
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About the Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero fighter prototype. The Zero fighter first flew at Kakamigahara. About 10,000 were made.8 views
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UF-XS Experimental Flying Boat (rear).8 views
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Rear of NAL Asuka STOL Research Aircraft.8 views
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Flight simulator8 views
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On the first floor, a small exhibition about commercial aviation.8 views
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Sister aviation museums overseas.8 views
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Sorahaku Cafe. No need a museum ticket to dine at this cafe. Curry, ramen, desserts, coffee, soft drinks, etc. Menu here.8 views
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NASA photo of Kounotori. Kounotori was launched on a rocket, released into space, maneuvered to the ISS, then grabbed by the ISS’ robotic arm for docking. 8 viewsAfter the cargo was unloaded, Kounotori was filled with ISS waste materials and dropped to Earth to burn up during re-entry.
“Kounotori” is the Japanese word for stork which can mean “bird of happiness.” Because of this auspicious meaning, “Kounotori” became the nickname of the It certainly was a “bird” delivering happiness and important things. The kounotori stork is endangered in Japan.
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The road snakes up the mountain, but pedestrians can also go up a few shortcuts. Steeper than the road though.7 views
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Unusual rock formations.7 views
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Nice red momiji maple leaf gradation from light to dark.7 views
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Gujo-Hachiman Castle and red maple leaves.7 views
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Another corner turret.7 views
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Steps to the castle's main keep.7 views
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Path along the castle wall leading to another turret.7 views
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Another gate.7 views
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Main gate to the castle's main tower.7 views
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Defensive wall with holes for weapons.7 views
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Top floor of the castle tower is a lookout deck with open windows (no glass). Very breezy.7 views
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Great views of Gujo-Hachiman from the top floor of the castle tower. This is looking south (Minami-machi) and that's Yoshida River.7 views
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Main gate to the castle tower.7 views
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Corner turret.7 views
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Lower floor in the castle tower.7 views
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Another turret. Not open to the public.7 views
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Some leaves on the way back down the mounatin.7 views
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On the way to the castle, you will pass by Anyoji Temple. Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Sect, Otani School. Founded in 1256. 安養寺7 views
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It says the ventilation system in the bus completely changes the interior air every 5 min.7 views
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Tessoen Garden has a small waterfall.7 views
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Suikin-kutsu water basin that makes a leasant sound with water droplets. 水琴窟7 views
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Inside the Hondo main temple hall.7 views
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Gujo Odori has ten dance songs. During Gujo Odori, the dances and music go on continuously with live music and singers. So when do the musicians take a break?7 views
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River fishing in Gujo.7 views
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River fishing in Gujo.7 views
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Portrait of Chiyo, wife of Yamauchi Kazutoyo.7 views
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About Gujo-Hachiman's northern part of town (Kitamachi).7 views
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Area along Kodara River is within the Kitamachi (northern) part of Gujo-Hachiman. Part of the castle town at the foot of the castle mountain.7 views
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Gujo Odori monument.7 views
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Red water bucket to put out fires.7 views
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Neighborhood called Shokunin-machi leading to Chokyoji Temple.7 views
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Gutter along the temple's wall.7 views
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Former Hachiman Town Hall was built in 1936 and served as the Hachiman Town Hall until 1994. It now houses a tourist information center, souvenir shop, and restaurant. 郡上八幡旧庁舎記念館7 viewsThe large plaza in front of the building is one of the main venues for the Gujo Odori Dance held in summer.
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About the Former Hachiman Town Hall.7 views
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Ayu sweetfish.7 views
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JR Ena Station platform and JR Chuo Line.7 views
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Manhole in Ena, Gifu.7 views
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There are buses running from JR Ena Station to Enakyo Gorge, but they run very infrequently. Since the next bus was a one-hour wait (and 15-min. ride), I decided to walk it and not miss the sunny day. I was told it would take 1 hour. Or ¥2,000 by taxi.7 views
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There were a few maple (momiji) trees along the way.7 views
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Enakyo Visitors Center has tourist information counter and air-conditioned rest area with tables and chairs.7 views
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