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Statue of Lord Todo Takatora (in Kora, Shiga Prefecture) who became the 11th lord of Tsu Castle (Mie Pref.) in 1608. Behind it is the Takatora Waterfall.686 views
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In 1604 at age 30, the Tokugawa government called him to Edo to supervise the building of Zojoji temple (where many Tokugawa shoguns are buried). He also supervised the building of the famous Toshogu Shrine in Nikko. This same statue is at Toshogu Shrine.450 views
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Near Kora Town Hall is this statue of Kora Bungo-no-Kami Munehiro (1574-1646). Born here, he started a famous lineage of shrine/temple carpenters. 甲良豊後守宗廣 MAP411 viewsHe supervised the construction of many famous buildings.
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Zaiji Hachiman Shrine also has wisteria which bloom in early May. Planted by Todo Kagemori, the founder of the Todo clan in the 14th century.382 views
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Torii gate to Zaiji Hachiman Shrine in Kora, Shiga.279 views
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Zaiji Hachiman Shrine, the family shrine of the Todo clan. This place in Zaiji (Kora, Shiga) was Lord Todo Takatora's birthplace. Takatora later became lord of Tsu Castle in Mie Prefecture. MAP263 views
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Kora town manhole with a wisteria design taken from Zaiji Hachiman Shrine, Shiga Pref.207 views
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Zaiji is about a 20-min. walk from Amago Station. Quaint general store in Zaiji. Looks like Japan from the 1950s or '60s.107 views
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Walking around Zaiji is quite pleasant. Rural area with traditional-style homes. The murmuring of streams is everywhere.59 views
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Sightseeing map of Kora-cho.54 views
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Zaiji has numerous little streams along the roads and houses. You often see flowering plants decorating the streams. It is one of the town's symbols.51 views
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Kora Shrine50 views
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About Zaiji Hachiman Shrine in Japanese and English.48 views
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Azalea and stream45 views
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A short walk from Zaiji Hachiman Shrine is Takatora Park, dedicated to Zaiji's most famous son, Lord Todo Takatora who became lord of Tsu Castle in Mie. MAP44 views
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Kora Shrine Honden is another Kora Shrine. Also called Hoyoji temple. The Honden main hall was repaired by Kora Bungo-no-Kami Munehiro.44 views
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Zaiji Hachiman Shrine's Honden main hall.43 views
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Large stone Lord Takatora once transported to rebuild Osaka Castle. It was abandoned in Kiso River. Called the "Consolation Stone." 残念石42 views
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Zaiji Hachiman Shrine's Honden main hall.41 views
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Zaiji Hachiman Shrine's Haiden Hall.41 views
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Stone lanterns with the Todo family crest.41 views
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Local museum dedicated to Kora Bungo-no-Kami Munehiro. Unfortunately, the museum was closed when I was there. It's open only once or twice a week or so.41 views
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Kora Town Hall. MAP40 views
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Local sightseeing map in stone.39 views
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About Kora Bungo-no-Kami Munehiro.38 views
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