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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.228 views
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Love red and white flowers at Tsutsujigaoka Park, Tatebayashi, Gunma.224 views
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Manhole with tanuki design in Tatebayashi, Gunma.223 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.214 views
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Tanuki in Tatebayashi, Gunma.198 views
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Koinobori and azaleas in Tatebayashi, Gunma.176 views
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Tsutsujigaoka Park, Tatebayashi170 views
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A few azalea bushes had passed their peak.170 views
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View from Fureai Bridge in Tatebayashi.164 views
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Tanuki and azalea, a good match? I prefer women and flowers. Tsutsujigaoka160 views
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Tanuki raccoon dog in front of Tatebayashi Station, east side.147 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122 views
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Even the edges are incredibly colorful. This edge had group photo stands.121 views
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Lake Jonuma120 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.120 views
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Flower fountain in front of Tatebayashi Station.119 views
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Along Tsuruudagawa River were koinobori carp streamers flanked by cherry trees and azaleas.119 views
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Sights in Jonuma area, dominated by Lake Jonuma.118 views
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Rest house on Tsutsujigaoka.118 views
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The length of most of the koinobori is shorter than usual. Unlike the giant ones at Kannamachi also in Gunma.117 views
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Tanuki raccoon dogs in front of Tatebayashi Station.116 views
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Tanuki sighting near Lake Jonuma116 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.116 views
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Flower fountain in front of Tatebayashi Station.115 views
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Tsutsujigaoka Park is a lakeside park featuring this low hill almost 200 meters long and 80 meters wide.115 views
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Tanuki raccoon dog in front of Tatebayashi Station, east side.114 views
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Street corner with another tanuki. These tanuki are made in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture.114 views
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Tatebayashi Station platform114 views
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Tsutsujigaoka Park is a 15-20-min. walk from Tatebayashi Station.112 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.112 views
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Approaching Tsutsujigaoka Park112 views
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Shopping street for tourists next to Tsutsujigaoka.112 views
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Poplar tree and azalea112 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.111 views
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I visited Tatabayashi again in early May 2014 to see the azaleas at Tsutsujigaoka Park. 111 views
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Way to Obiki ferry boat111 views
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Obiki ferry dock is on the left above the bridge on this map.111 views
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Koinobori at a lakeside house.111 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.111 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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About Bunbuku Chagma folktale, explaining why all the tanuki in Tatebayashi. Click here for the story.110 views
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It's a pleasant walk with azalea decorating the sidewalk.110 views
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There were these flower racks too.110 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.110 views
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Boat ride was pleasant enough.110 views
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The occasional white azalea give your eyes a break from all the bright colors.110 views
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Tourist information office in front of Tatebayashi Station.109 views
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Azaleas continue to lead the way to the park.109 views
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Wisteria109 views
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In April and May, thousands of flying carp streamers grace the Tsuruudogawa River connected to Lake Jonuma.109 views
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"Pon-chan" goods sold at tourist information office in front of Tatebayashi Station.108 views
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Entrance to Tatebayashi City Hall is also decorated with azaleas.108 views
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Edge of Tsutsuji-en Garden.108 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).107 views
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Relaxing ride, only me and a mother and child.107 views
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Boat dock for Tsutsujigaoka Park. Other boats offered cruises.106 views
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Tourist information office106 views
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The hill also has a few azalea tunnels.106 views
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