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From Shizuoka Station (bus stop 19), it takes 35 min. by bus to Nihondaira. The bus comes to this Nihondaira Park Center. From here, you can easily walk to the points of interest.580 views
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Shimizu Bank's relief of Kazutoyo and Chiyo445 views
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Stairs to Kakegawa Castle tower397 views
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Kakegawa, Shizuoka338 views
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Shimada Mage Matsuri video.318 views
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JR Atami Station316 views
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Yaji in front of Sumpu Castle in Shizuoka city. 「東海道中膝栗毛」十返捨一九306 views
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Daidogei World Cup in Shizuoka at Sumpu Park300 views
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Shizuoka manhole284 views
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Mt. Fuji as seen from Nihondaira's Ginbodai. Even sunny days can be hazy, but at least Mt. Fuji was visible when I went in mid-March. It was too hazy to see the Izu Peninsula.282 views
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Mt. Fuji as seen from Nihondaira.273 views
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Parking area for people going to Nihondaira via the steps up the mountain. Near here is the bus stop for Shizuoka Station.260 views
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Fake castle in Atami, but a landmark nevertheless.258 views
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Sumpu Castle's Higashi Gomon Gate and bridge 東御門256 views
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Public phone249 views
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Also visible from the station is Granship, the Shizuoka Convention & Arts Center.246 views
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Statue of Yajirobe'e ("Yaji") on the left and Kitahachi ("Kita") from the story "Tokaido-chu Hizakurige" by Juppensha Ikku (1765-1839) a comic playwright who was born in Shizuoka city.238 views
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Shimizu Bank229 views
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Torii with Kunozan in the background.225 views
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Shimada Mage Matsuri in Shimada, Shizuoka. Her real hair in Shimada-ryu style.219 views
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Shimada-ryu hairstyle at Shimada Mage Matsuri, Shizuoka.218 views
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Stone torii 山下石鳥居213 views
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JR Shimada Station on the Tokaido Line. It's about 30 min. east of JR Shizuoka Station. On the right is the small plaza where they danced.212 views
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As you can see, there are variations in the hairstyle and adornments of Shimada-ryu.210 views
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Shimada Mage Matsuri in Shimada, Shizuoka. Her real hair in Shimada-ryu style.208 views
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Sunpu Castle's Tatsumi Yagura Turret and Higashi Gomon Gate.207 views
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Life-size spaceship.206 views
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Map of Kunozan Toshogu Shrine. It's not as big as it looks. The shrine is one of Nihondaira's main attractions. It was the original burial site of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. The shrine was built by his son Hidetada.204 views
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I had never seen so many women wearing Shimada-ryu with their real hair, so I was very impressed.200 views
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Sumpu Castle moat. The buildings are the Shizuoka Prefectural capital.197 views
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Kita in front of Sumpu Castle in Shizuoka city. 「東海道中膝栗毛」十返捨一九195 views
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He turns his head back.194 views
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In memory of this haristyle, a group of beauticians and hairdressers in Shimada hold this annual festival where they don the Shimada-ryu hairstyle (usually with their real hair) and dance in yukata.190 views
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Shimada Mage Matsuri poster for 2010.180 views
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Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine's second torii has a fine view of Mt. Fuji.179 views
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Kakegawa Castle as seen from the train177 views
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Folk dancer sculpture on mail box at Mishima Station.177 views
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Daidogei World Cup in Shizuoka at Sumpu Park176 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.176 views
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Honden Hall of Kunozan Toshogu Shrine at Nihondaira, Shizuoka. The shrine's focal point and most magnificent building. Important Cultural Property.172 views
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Rakujuen Garden and Rakujukan villa, Mishima, Shizuoka.171 views
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The shrine looks spanking new and the colors are very impressive. It cost 1,300,000,000 yen to restore the lacquer and paint.170 views
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At Sengen Taisha Shrine in Fujinomiya.170 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165 views
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Inside Castle tower163 views
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Higashi-Shizuoka Station is close to the Shizuoka Hobby Fair held from July 24, 2010 to March 27, 2011.163 views
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Hiroshige's woodblock print of Miho no Matsubara Beach and Mt. Fuji from his "Famous Views of the 60 Provinces" series.163 views
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Unfortunately, he couldn't walk or fly.162 views
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Inside Castle tower161 views
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Kunozan Toshogu Shrine was built 19 years before the famous Nikko Toshogu Shrine (Tochigi Prefecture) which is where Ieyasu was reburied. According to his will, Ieyasu wanted to be buried on Kunozan. Before the shrine, there was a temple and a castle here159 views
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Tokugawa Ieyasu's tomb at Kunozan Toshogu158 views
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Higashi Shizuoka Station.158 views
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Castle tower157 views
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One main attraction of Nihondaira is views of Mt. Fuji and Miho no Matsubara on sunny days. If it's really sunny, you can also see the Izu Peninsula.157 views
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Atami has a few hot spring public baths where you can enjoy the waters without having to stay at a hotel. It costs around 500 yen to 1000 yen.157 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.156 views
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Nihondaira is a plateau 308 meters high. It affords great views almost all around. There are a few lookout points on Nihondaira and this is one of them on Nihondaira's peak. Called Ginbodai.155 views
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Mt. Fuji as seen from the Eastern Lookout Deck. This is one place where you would want to visit on a clear day. Otherwise, you won't see Mt. Fuji.153 views
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Gundam models152 views
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View of Kakegawa city toward the station (shinkansen)148 views
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Shopping street147 views
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Second torii also has a fine view of Mt. Fuji.147 views
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Inside Castle tower146 views
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Steps to the castle tower144 views
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Admission to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine is 500 yen (or 800 yen if you also want to see the museum). It's worth it. After paying admission, you see this Romon Gate which is an Important Cultural Property. 楼門144 views
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Top floor of Castle tower143 views
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View of Mt. Fuji from Nihondaira139 views
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Mt. Fuji and torii pillar.137 views
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Final gate to Castle tower135 views
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Monument on the peak of Nihondaira. It says "Ginbodai." 吟望台135 views
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Mt. Fuji from the bus on the way to Shiraito Falls.135 views
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Carving on Romon Gate. If you've been to Nikko Toshogu Shrine, many architectural and artistic elements here at Kunozan will look familiar.134 views
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Kakegawa Station, south entrance133 views
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Off of Shimizu Port is Miho no Matsubara, a pine-clad, slither of land jutting into the ocean. 133 views
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Handprint of Tokugawa Ieyasu displayed behind Romon Gate.133 views
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People pray for Good health, good job, prosperity, good school, good marriage partner (even though fewer people are getting married in Japan), etc.133 views
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Another lookout deck is this Higashi Tenbodai or Eastern Lookout Deck. 東展望台132 views
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She's wearing a wig.132 views
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Map of Nihondaira. It's not as spread out as it looks. Everything is within easy walking distance. If you visit in Feb., see the ume plum trees in bloom.130 views
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Castle tower129 views
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JR Mishima Station on the Tokaido Line. The station building is designed after Mt. Fuji.127 views
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The shrine has a varied and scenic landscape with a river, lawn, and natural spring pond.127 views
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Shopping street126 views
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Mishima Taisha Shrine Honden is an Important Cultural Property.125 views
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Kakegawa Station, north entrance124 views
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Nihondaira was designated as a National Scenic Site in 1963 by the Japanese government. This high and flat plateau was recognized for its grand views all around, especially of Mt. Fuji. It also includes Mt. Kunozan, home of Toshogu Shrine.124 views
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Another lookout deck on top of a souvenir shop. Free admission. Go up to the 4th floor.124 views
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Plum garden marker124 views
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Room inside the palace123 views
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Mishima Taisha Shrine roof123 views
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Not much inside the Tea Hall which sells some tea.122 views
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It's pretty easy to tell if it's a wig, with thicker hair strands and bulkier hair. Real hair are pretty thin in comparison. Although Japanese women's hair might've been thicker in the old days.122 views
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Shimizu Bank121 views
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Torii121 views
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Plum trees121 views
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When you see geishain Kyoto, etc., they usually wear a wig. But at this festival, you can see most women using their real hair in the Shimada-ryu style.121 views
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Stairs down from Castle tower120 views
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Inside the palace120 views
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Tea Hall (Cha Kaikan) 茶会館120 views
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Shimada Mage Matsuri dancers in front of Shimada Station, one of several locations in the city where they danced on Sept. 19, 2010.120 views
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View of Honmaru from Castle tower119 views
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Yet another Nihondaira stone marker.119 views
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Red Mt. Fuji at sunset in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka.119 views
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View of Honmaru118 views
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Castle tower balcony118 views
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Shimizu Port and Miho no Matsubara beyond it. Miho Peninsula is also home of one of Japan's swan maiden legends. There's even a shrine dedicated to the swan maiden.118 views
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By coincidence, a newly married couple disembarked from the ropeway after their wedding held at Kunozan Toshogu Shrine. We clapped for them.118 views
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Nihondaira Ropeway operates from 9:10 am to 5:15 pm (till 4:15 pm in winter months).118 views
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Mt. Kunozan probably got its name from Kunoji temple built by Kuno Tadahito in 600. The temple suffered a fire in 1225. In 1568, Takeda Shingen moved the temple to Shimizu and built a castle on Kunozan. 118 views
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Back at the Nihondaira Park Center (next to the bus stop), there are souvenir shops and a ropeway station to go to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine.117 views
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They danced to recorded music.117 views
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They now proceed to Oi Shrine to dance there. The festival also has a thanksgiving prayer at the shrine in honor of the Shimada-ryu hairstyle. Unfortunately, I had to leave Shimada and could not see it.117 views
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Ishiyama-dera Tahoto pagoda model.117 views
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Yotsuashi-mon Gate116 viewsMain gate to enter the castle grounds. A reconstruction.
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Castle tower116 views
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Castle palace reconstructed in 1861116 viewsThe palace served as the castle lord's residence as well as a place for official meetings and ceremonies.
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Nihondaira marker116 views
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Nihondaira monument and Mt. Fuji.116 views
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Lion dog painting on the Hionden Hall.116 views
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Statue of a mother and child. Based on the famous children's song called "Akai Kutsu" (Red Shoes). The song was modeled after a little girl who was from Shimizu, Shizuoka. The sculpture was made in 1986.115 views
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Nihondaira Ropeway costs 550 yen one way (1000 yen round trip). If you go to Nihondaira by bus, you can take a bus back from Kunozan instead of going back to the Nihondaira bus stop.115 views
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Castle tower as seen from the palace114 views
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View from the Eastern Lookout Deck on Nihondaira. 114 views
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Purification water fountain is an Important Cultural Property.114 views
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Lookout deck114 views
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Rock garden inside the palace113 views
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Otemon Gate113 views大手門
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Lock your heart.113 views
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Nihondaira Ropeway to Kunozan. The ropeway ride is only only 5 min. It runs quite often.113 views
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I wonder how much it costs to make your this way in a beauty salon in Shimada. That is, if your hair were long enough.113 views
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Inside the palace112 views
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Castle tower and Taiko Turret112 views太鼓櫓
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Nihondaira monument in the parking lot.112 views
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View of central Shizuoka city from Nihondaira Park Center.112 views
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View of castle palace111 views
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Rock garden inside the palace111 views
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Bridge over the first moat.111 views
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View of Nihondaira's parking lot and Mt. Fuji.111 views
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Lots of antenna atop Nihondaira.111 views
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I went on a Sunday and it was noisy with all these motorcycles and sports cars buzzing around. They catch their thrills on the curving roads of Nihondaira.111 views
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Song monument111 views
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About Kunozan Toshogu Shrine in English.111 views
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Honden roof111 views
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Carving111 views
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If you go to Kyoto and see geisha, their hairstyle is usually the Shimada-ryu style. One leading theory says that Shimada-ryu originated here in Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture.111 views
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The fans state the name of the hairstyle they are wearing.111 views
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Giant Gundam with eyes aglow at Shizuoka Hobby Fair 2010-2011.111 views
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Mt. Fuji as seen from Yui.111 views
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Main street in front of station110 views
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In 1582, the Takeda clan was defeated and Kunozan fell to the Tokugawa. Kunozan Toshogu Shrine was built in 1617 by Tokugawa Hidetada to bury and deify his father Tokugawa Ieyasu.110 views
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Hamamatsu Castle 110 views
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I wonder if 7-year-old girls in Shimada have their hair done in Shimada-ryu for shichi-go-san.109 views
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Ieyasu plum tree108 views
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Sacred horse stable. (Mannequin horse)108 views
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Site of a five-story pagoda which had to be torn down in 1873 when Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples had to be separated. (A pagoda is a Buddhist structure.)108 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine has a great view of Mt. Fuji.108 views
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Seated Buddha statue inside Ryotanji's main hall in Iinoya, Hamamatsu.108 views
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Riding the Nihondaira Ropeway to Kunozan. Built in 1957, the ropeway is 1,065 meters long.107 views
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Karamon Gate entrance to the Haiden Hall. The ornate Karamon Gate is an Important Cultural Property. However, we are not allowed to enter through this gate. 拝殿107 views
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Side gate roof107 views
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Eastern torii of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine has a great view of Mt. Fuji.107 views
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Sumpu Castle is a short walk from JR Shizuoka Station. You'll find mainly moats, a large park, and some government buildings.106 views
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But I did find a plum tree with flowers. Smells nice.106 views
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Side gate to the Haiden and Honden Halls.106 views
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Hamamatsu Castle 106 views
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Realistic sculpture of Tokugawa Ieyasu around age 30 in Hamamatsu Castle. Created for Ieyasu's 400th anniversary.106 views
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Castle tower105 views
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Guard house next to Otemon Gate105 views大手門番所
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Lover's Monument near the Nihondaira ropeway.105 views
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Roof tiles are decorated with the Tokugawa crest.105 views
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Hieda Shrine is what you see before the Honden main hall.105 views
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Hot spring foot bath next to Atami Station.105 views
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Tokugawa Ieyasu's hot spring.105 views
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Another hairstyle variation.105 views
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Tatsumi Yagura Turret (Reconstructed in 1992)104 views
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Statue of Yajirobe'e ("Yaji") on the left and Kitahachi ("Kita") from the story "Tokaido-chu Hizakurige" by Juppensha Ikku (1765-1839) a comic playwright who was born in Shizuoka city. In front of Sumpu Castle.104 views
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About Kunozan Toshogu Shrine in Japanese.104 views
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Tokugawa crest on this rain catcher.104 views
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Tokugawa crest104 views
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They repaint and lacquer the shrine only once every 50 years. It takes several years to complete the job and they just finished it in 2006.104 views
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Honden Hall roof104 views
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Plum garden marker104 views
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Shizuoka city103 views
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Nihondaira ume plum grove. Flowers already withered by the time I was there in mid-March. 日本平梅園103 views
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Kaguraden Hall for sacred dances is also an Important Cultural Property. 神楽殿103 views
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Tokugawa Ieyasu's tomb at Kunozan Toshogu. The tomb actually faces west, toward Okazaki in Aichi Prefecture where Ieyasu was born. 神廟103 views
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Inside Kunozan Toshogu Shrine Museum, articles belonging to Ieyasu are displayed. If you're Spanish, you'd be interested in seeing the Spanish clock owned by Ieyasu. Admission charged.103 views
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Even little girls don the Shimada-ryu style with their real hair and dance.103 views
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Otemon Gate102 views大手門
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