 Most viewed - Mishima 三島市 |
Folk dancer sculpture on mail box at Mishima Station.172 views
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Rakujuen Garden as viewed from the veranda of Rakujukan villa, Mishima, Shizuoka. Photography was not allowed inside the spacious villa.172 views
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Rakujuen Garden and Rakujukan villa, Mishima, Shizuoka.167 views
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Rakujuen Garden, Mishima, Shizuoka. This is Kohama Pond whose water is supplied by natural springs. However, the pond always lacks water. 小浜池162 views
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Mishima Taisha Shrine in Shizuoka Pref. This is the main torii. Townsend Harris, US consul to Japan, visited here when he was on his way to Tokyo from Shimoda.153 views
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Mishima Taisha Shrine Honden is an Important Cultural Property.123 views
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Mishima Taisha Shrine roof122 views
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JR Mishima Station on the Tokaido Line. The station building is designed after Mt. Fuji.121 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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Next to Rakujuen is a small park called Shirataki Park. 白滝公園92 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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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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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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Sakaki tree whose leaves and branches are used in Shinto ceremonies.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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Pottery66 views
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They had a rock garden display when I was there.66 views
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Hot spring foot bath at Mishima Station. Perfect remedy for tired travelers.65 views
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About the Sakaki tree.63 views
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Rakujukan villa63 views
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Rest house exhibition space on the 2nd floor.63 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. 60 views
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Another entrance to Rakujuen where I exited.60 views
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Hot spring foot bath at Mishima Station. 59 views
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Rest house has an exhibition space on the 2nd floor.59 views
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Maiden59 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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Stone Age model56 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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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54 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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Pine tree いこいの松52 views
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Kofun tumulus coffin52 views
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Meal served at Mishima-juku's Honjin lodge for VIPs.52 views
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Miyajima51 views
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Retired steam locomotive from 1942 on display. 蒸気機関車51 views
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Yayoi Period shack51 views
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Manyo no Mori forest49 views
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Inside Mishima Folk History Museum.49 views
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Prince Komatsu Akihito, the original owner of Rakujuen.48 views
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Local Mishima crafts.48 views
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Mishima umbrellas48 views
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Rakujuen also has a small amusement park.48 views
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Itsukushima Shrine dedicated to Hojo Masako. 厳島神社48 views
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Signs in English including a QR code.48 views
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Lots of stone lanterns.47 views
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Statue of Yatabe Moriharu who helped to finance the reconstruction of Mishima Taisha after the great earthquake in 1854. 矢田部盛治の銅像47 views
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Giant stone lantern.46 views
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The shrine has numerous monuments.46 views
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Bridge to Itsukushima Shrine in Shinchi Pond.46 views
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Mishima shop signs45 views
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Tatari-ishi rock was used to separate foot traffic on the Tokaido and Shimoda Kaido roads. Each time it was removed, something bad happened. So they left the rock in place. たたり石45 views
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Mishima Taisha Shrine's Honden was destroyed by an earthquake in 1854. Rebuilt in 1869.45 views
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Mishima Folk History Museum is also in Rakujuen Garden. 三島市郷土資料館44 views
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Famous and very old sweet olive tree (kinmokusei) キンモクセイ 金木犀44 views
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Bokusui poetry monument. 牧水歌碑43 viewsのずえなる 三島のまちのあげはなび 月夜の空に 消えて散るなり
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Carp in Shinchi Pond. 神池43 views
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Somon Gate 総門（外構えの門）43 views
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Purification was basin.43 views
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Shrine gate.43 views
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Shinmon Gate reconstructed in 1867. 神門43 views
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Buden Hall where sacred dances are performed. 舞殿43 views
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Path to shrine.42 views
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Sacred Horse Stable. No real horse though. 神馬舎42 views
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MIshima Taisha museum. 三嶋大社宝物館41 views
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