 Most viewed - Otsu 大津市 |
Rowing off central Otsu. 大津87 views
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Removing weeds caught on the oars.87 views
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JR train tracks (Biwako/Tokaido Line)87 views
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Small museum87 views
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Another major summer event in Otsu is the Biwako Fireworks held in Aug. Near Hama-Otsu and Otsu Port, the prime viewing place, almost the entire place was blocked off with walls and fences to give priority to paid spectator seats (several thousand yen).87 views
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Ceremony attendees.87 views
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Mikoshi bearers run through Nishi Hongu's Romon Gate.87 views
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They passed through the Romon Gate.87 views
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One after another, they carried out the seven mikoshi.87 views
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Three of the mikoshi were put on trucks.87 views
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Sakamoto Castle marker87 views
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Jizo statue87 views
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Next to Nishi Hongu is Usa-gu Shrine.87 views
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Now, only one entertainer performs as passengers board the boat in Aug. 2010.87 views
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The Senko-sai festival personifies the marine journey of legendary prince and warrior Yamato Takeru. It also prays for water safety. Yamato Takeru is one god Takebe Taisha Shrine worships.87 views
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Before this site at Nishikori in Otsu was unearthed, it was uncertain exactly where the Otsu Palace was located. In 1978, further archaeological evidence showed that this was indeed where the main palace building was. 近江大津宮87 views
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Michigan paddlewheel boat on Lake Biwa.87 views
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Taking out the water.86 views
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Inside the Miidera Bell Pavilion, the source of the "Evening Bell at Miidera temple."86 views
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Michigan paddlewheel boat is based at Otsu Port. Daily cruises offered.86 views
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Fish disposal box for black bass and blue gill and other invasive species. If you catch one, don't throw it back into the lake. Dispose of it in this box or take it home.86 viewsBe sure to close the cover to keep cats out. If you catch a non-native fish like black bass and blue gill fish in the lake, they urge you to bring it in and throw it away in this bin. They don't want you to throw it back into the lake.
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Otsu Prince Hotel MAP86 views
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The mikoshi departed by boat at 3 pm. They were put on a barge pulled by a tugboat. The barge sailed off the coast of Karasaki Shrine where they held a ceremony.86 views
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Doors of Saikyoji's Hondo hall86 views
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The Michigan first sailed in April 1982. It is 59 meters long and 11.7 meters wide. With 700 horsepower, it can cruise up to 8.65 knots.86 views1982年4月2日進水。939.7総トン、全長59.0m、幅11.7m、出力700馬力、最高速力8.65ノット。
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At Otsu Port, passengers wait to board the Michigan.86 views
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Lansing passing under Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.86 views
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The archers first held a prayer ceremony in the Naihaiden Hall.86 views
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After the ceremony, they leave the worship hall and head for the horses.86 views
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Modeled after Tenson Shrine, the karakuri puppets reenact the shrine's yudate Shinto ritual. 86 views
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Chojitsudo Hondo altar 朝日堂85 views
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The 6th annual Lake Biwa Kaitsuburi (Little Grebe) Regatta was held on Sept. 16, 2007. This regatta is mainly for ordinary people of all ages wanting to row. Lake Biwa Rowing Course (Biwako Sotei-jo) in Otsu, Shiga. 滋賀県立琵琶湖漕艇場85 views
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Arch gate to festival grounds.85 views
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Stage for entertainment and ceremonies. In 2006, the festival included a Balinese dancer, an Okinawan group, and ice sculpture contest.85 views
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Kondo Hall and cherry blossoms.85 views
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Lake Biwa Canal No. 185 views
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Passing under another torii facing Sando road.85 views
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Gate of Shiga-in Monzeki temple.85 views
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Garden at a temple in Sakamoto.85 views
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Site of Sakamoto Castle, now a small park on the west shore of Otsu.85 views
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Yomiya-jo85 views
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Sanno Torii lit up in autumn at night in Nov. 山王鳥居85 views
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Secondary shrines in need of repair (donations welcome).85 views
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A small admission is charged to enter the shrine. 求法寺85 views
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Miidera temple85 views
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Boat with the three portable shrines pass under Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.85 views
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Hidokei II (日時計2: Sundial II)85 views
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Yabusame horseback archery is held on the first Sunday in June from 12:30 pm. (Used to be held on Nov. 3.) I believe this is Shiga's only authentic yabusame.85 views
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Chihayafuru exhibition poster.85 views
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行春をあふミ(おうみ)の人とおしみける84 views
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二百年・三百年忌碑84 views
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This small building houses a temple bell which, according to legend, warrior monk Benkei from Enryakuji stole from Miidera and carried up to Enryakuji on Mt. Hiei.84 views
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The first torii you see when you enter the sprawling shrine grounds. Hiyoshi Taisha worships the mountain god of Mt. Hiei and the god protecting the nation. MAP84 views
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Near Nishi Hongu is this small river and restaurant.84 views
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Lake Biwa catfish, a native species not found anywhere else in the world.84 views
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Western Otsu.84 views
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The B-grade gourmet battle was part of the Hama-Otsu Summer Festa which included a free jazz concert. I'm sure they will hold this B-class Gourmet food festival every year. Don't miss it, and go early.84 views
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The yabusame horse track. They first hold a Shinto ceremony at the shrine.84 views
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Ferris wheel front view.84 views
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Kanpai!83 views
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Cooling off83 views
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Omi Ohashi Bridge83 views
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Otsu Castle site. This area had many moats, but they have been filled in and much of Otsu's waterfront land has been reclaimed.83 views
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Biwako Hama-Otsu Station (renamed from Hama-Otsu Station) on the Keihan Line. Most of the land north of the Keihan Line along the lake has been reclaimed.83 views
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Inside Kondo Hall, built in 1599. Miroku Bosatsu statue is the object of worship.83 views
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Stone wall in Sakamoto, Otsu.83 views
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Grave of Akechi Mitsuhide who is most famous for assassinating Oda Nobunaga in Kyoto. 明智光秀83 views
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Grave of Akechi Mitsuhide's wife Tsumaki Hiroko. 妻木煕子83 views
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About the Romon Gate in Japanese.83 views
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Kamei Sacred Well83 views
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Nishi Hongu is also lit up at night during autumn.83 views
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Cafeteria menu for the overnight voyage. The Uminoko curry is said to be famous. Too bad no sample meals were served during the open house.83 views
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Michigan looking slightly different from years ago. Accommodates 787 passengers.83 views
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Ukimido as seen from the lake.83 views
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Ishiyama-dera's hidden, giant Buddha (Kannon) is visible through the altar. 83 views
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Main race: 8-man crew for Todai and Kyodai coming round the bend on the 3200-meter course82 views
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Rear stone: 古池や蛙飛こむ水の音82 views
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Path to the To-in complex.82 views
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Okinawan singer82 views
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Shiga Governor Kada Yukiko joins in. 滋賀県知事 嘉田由紀子82 views
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Certificates82 views
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Long lines were the norm at most food booths lined along the lakefront.82 views
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Fried fish and sweet beans over rice. Interesting combination.82 views
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Three targets and each archer galloped at full speed to try and hit all three targets. Each archer made several runs and it was dramatic to watch.82 views
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Hit target82 views
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Scale model of the Otsu Palace displayed at the Otsu History Museum.82 views
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Somebody made a tanuki model and placed it near the float.82 views
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The giant ferris wheel was a remnant of the Biwako Tower amusement park that had long closed.82 views
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The line to see the hidden Buddha.82 views
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Awards ceremony81 views
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Okinawan singer81 views
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Fishing in summer.81 views
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Next to Kondo Hall is a small building called the Onjoji Akaiya, an Important Cultural Property. 閼伽井屋81 views
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Inside Kondo Hall.81 views
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People head for Nishi Hongu where the mikoshi are.81 views
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Torii gate for Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine on Hiyoshi Baba road which is today the main drag of Sakamoto leading to the shrine. Apparently, this road was a horse running course.81 views
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Main altar of Saikyoji's Hondo hall. 81 views
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Portable shrines (called shinyo instead of mikoshi) are placed in the Haiden for the Sanno-sai Festival.81 views
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Inside portable shrine storehouse where retired portable shrines are kept. They are Important Cultural Properties.81 views
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Omiya Bridge at night in autumn when they light up the leaves.81 views
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Wooden staircase on the Michigan paddlewheel boat.81 views
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Featuring an entertainment stage, Becky's Square on the 3rd floor is the largest area for passengers. Unfortunately, it's not air-conditioned.81 views
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The festival started at 5 pm when the mikoshi (portable shrine) procession departed Takebe Taisha Shrine about 500 meters from the east end of Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge.81 views
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B-grade food festivals have proven to be popular in various parts of Japan and Shiga finally started its own. With an estimated 120,000 attendees over the two-day period, Shiga's first B-class food fest was wildly popular as you can see by this crowd81 views
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Cold noodles with Omi beef.81 views
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Monument about the Nishikori place name. 錦織81 views
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Monument about the Nishikori place name, originating from brocade weavers in this area. 錦織81 views
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The first target.81 views
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Resupply of arrows on the way back.81 views
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Biwako Ohashi Bridge 81 views
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Under Biwako Ohashi Bridge 81 views
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Admission was charged to see the hidden Buddha. 81 views
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Home base. The gray concrete building is their boathouse.80 views
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Saikyoji temple cemetary.80 views
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Path to Higashi Hongu Shrine.80 views
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The shrine also has a torii gate on the lake shore, next to Sakamoto Castle.80 views
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Portable shrine storehouse80 views
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The lookout point gives the best views. The Kannon-do is on the left. Central Otsu can be seen in the distance as well as Lake Biwa.80 views
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Kondo Hall 80 views
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The Uminoko boat was moored next to the Bianca (left), Lake Biwa's largest cruise boat. While Crown Prince, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko once visited Uminoko in Aug. 1984. Prince Akinoshino and Princess Kiko visited in Nov. 2001.80 views
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A trio of entertainers perform while passengers board the boat.80 views
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An earlier photo of the Michigan. Notice the different trimmings.80 views
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3rd floor deck.80 views
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This smaller Buddha was used to obstruct the view of the hidden Buddha from non-paying visitors.80 views
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Awards ceremony79 views
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豊浄院79 views
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In front of the Kannon-do Hall is the water basin for purification.79 views
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Biwako Motorboat Race Course. Biwako Kyotei びわこ競艇場79 views
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"Bunka Zone" (Culture Zone). This zone has this Japanese garden and the Museum of Modern Art and Shiga Prefectural Library.79 viewsThe Museum has several exhibition halls, rental gallery, an inner courtyard, lecture hall, reading room, museum shop, and restaurant. Admission charged.
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Smaller temples along the way.79 views
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Map showing Sakamoto's historic preservation area. Sakamoto is a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区).79 views
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Kep walking straight and you will come to this Romon Gate at Nishi Hongu Shrine. 楼門79 views
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What to pray for at Hiyoshi Taisha.79 views
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Before we could board, they had this flag signal session.79 views
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Open deck.79 views
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Reserved seating available for a few hundred yen.79 views
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The gateway to the Seta area is Karahashi-mae Station.79 views
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JR Tokaido Line train tracks crossing Seta River78 views
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Free rides on this dragon boat were also provided.78 views
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Path to 豊浄院78 views
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The dance area is very big. Many of the dance groups are from local companies.78 views
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浜大津と大津港の近辺では非常に不快感でした。柵で閉鎖されて有料の観客席だけ。最低の花火会場。78 views
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Instead of going to Hama-Otsu Station, go to Shimanoseki Station (Keihan streetcar) to reach the free viewing area.78 views
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Otsu lakefront as seen from Top of Otsu.78 views
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Lake Biwa Canal No. 1. The Lake Biwa Canal (Biwako Sosui) supplies water from Lake Biwa in Otsu to Kyoto. After four years of monumental construction, the canal was completed in 1890. 78 views
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Another torii on the Sando road leading to Hiyoshi Taisha. This neighborhood is called Sakamoto which is noted for traditional architecture.78 views
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Shirayama-gu Shrine Haiden78 views
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The Gongen-zukuri architectural style is employed. This shrine was the inspiration for the more famous Toshogu Shrine in Nikko (Tochigi) and Kunozan Shrine in Nihondaira, Shizuoka.78 views
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