 Most viewed - TOYAMA 富山県 |
Toyama Castle537 views
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Modeled after Chinese temple architecture common during the Kamkura Period, the temple layout is said to resemble the human body, with the head at the top on this map. Three temple buildings were designated as National Treasures in 1997.496 views
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Looks like Suganuma, another village in Gokayama area.483 views
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Ainokura460 views
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Ainokura447 views
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Scenery along the way by bus to Ainokura from Shirakawa-go.434 views
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Toyama Castle 富山城406 views
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Spare thatch, Ainokura399 views
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View of Ainokura from a hill369 views
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Entry road to Ainokura village. Bus stop shelter on right.367 views
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Sculpture along a shopping street365 views
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View of Ainokura which is also a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区).358 views
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What you see first is a big parking lot for tour buses. Then you see the hordes of tourists.347 views
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Center of Ainokura and souvenir shop.338 views
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Bird's eye view of Ainokura 相倉展望台330 views
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Way to Ainokura.327 views
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Ainokura monument324 views
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Inside Ainokura Folk Museum No. 1317 views
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Inside Ainokura Folk Museum No. 1305 views
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Toyama Castle305 views
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Center of Ainokura288 views
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The Takaoka Daibutsu stands 15.85 meters high, weighing 65 tons. Japan's largest copper statue. Takaoka, Toyama286 views
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Inside Ainokura Folk Museum No. 1281 views
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Inside Ainokura Folk Museum No. 2278 views
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Road sign showing way to Ainokura.277 views
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Johana Station275 views
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Ainenji temple 相念寺272 views
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Ainokura is smaller than Shirakawa-go, but still tourist-driven.269 views
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Hair pins263 views
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Snow outfit262 views
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Souvenir of Ainokura260 views
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Snow coat made of straw.256 views
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Gassho hari255 views
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Silk-making implements252 views
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Gassho Storehouse 合掌小屋造り249 views
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Roof peg246 views
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Zuiryuji's Sanmon Gate, a National Treasure. The original Sanmon Gate was built in 1645, but was lost in a fire in 1746. The present gate was built in 1820. 山門246 views
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Shrine245 views
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Thatched roofs244 views
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Zuiryuji Temple is a 10-min. walk from the south side of JR Takaoka Station. This is the white stone path (called Hatcho-michi 八丁道) leading to the temple. Go in the opposite direction to reach Lord Maeda Toshinaga's grave.241 views
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Shrine torii236 views
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Kimono234 views
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Maeda Toshinaga, the 2nd lord of the Kaga domain and founder of Takaoka232 views
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These pictures were taken in the fall.228 views
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Ainokura Folk Museum No. 1 南砺市相倉民俗館1号館224 viewsExhibits related to life in Ainokura and the gassho-zukuri houses.
Ainokura Folk Museum 南砺市相倉民俗館
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Shrine224 views
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Traditional musical instruments.222 views
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Spare thatch221 views
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Ainokura Folk Museum No. 2 南砺市相倉民俗館2号館221 viewsExhibits related to the traditional industries of Ainokura such as gunpowder manufacturing and washi paper making.
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Monument commemorating the marriage of Crown Prince Hiro (right) and birth of Princess Aiko (left)221 views
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Washi paper218 views
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Zuiryuji Butsuden Hall was built in 1659. The roof has lead plates. A magnificent example of Zen architecture. Takaoka, Toyama.216 views
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Implements for making gunpowder used in matchlock guns.215 views
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Sculpture in front of Takaoka Station (north side)213 views
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Monument in the center of Ainokura.210 views
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Restrooms210 views
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Ainokura Folk Museum No. 1210 views
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Looks traditional on the outside, but modern on the inside.209 views
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Left side was recently reroofed.208 views
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Thatched roof and persimmon tree206 views
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Fire hydrant203 views
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Zuiryuji temple's Hatto is the temple's main worship hall built in 1657. A National Treasure. Takaoka, Toyama. 法堂193 views
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Grave of Lord Maeda Toshinaga is surrounded by a moat (which we cannot cross). The monument stands 11 meters high. The grave is one of Japan's largest for a feudal lord. 前田利長墓所185 views
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Path to gravesite176 views
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Pass through the Somon Gate and you see the Sanmon Gate flanked by two corridors. In front is a plaza of pebbles. 山門172 views
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Entrance to the gravesite of Lord Maeda Toshinaga, about 870 meters away from Zuiryuji. (Maeda Toshinaga Bosho 前田利長墓所)164 views
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Sanmon Gate160 views
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Statue of Maeda Toshinaga, the 2nd lord of the Kaga domain and founder of Takaoka. The Hatcho-michi path is also lined with numerous pine trees, cherry trees, and 54 stone lanterns. It is 870 meters long between Zuiryuji and Lord Toshinaga's gravesite148 views
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After passing through Sanmon Gate, you see the Butsuden Hall, another National Treasure. 仏殿148 views
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Temple admission is 500 yen for adults. First you see the Somon Gate which is an Important Cultural Property. 総門146 views
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Meditation seats inside Zendo Hall140 views
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Passing through Sanmon Gate138 views
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Butsuden Hall138 views
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Meditation seats inside Zendo Hall138 views
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One of Japan's three Big Buddhas (after Nara and Kamakura). The statue was built by local coppersmiths in 1932, taking 30 years to complete.137 views
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Inside Butsuden Hall 仏殿136 views
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Hatto Hall, where you take off your shoes.134 views
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Belonging to the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism, the temple is dedicated to Maeda Toshinaga, the 2nd lord of the Kaga domain and founder of Takaoka. The temple has three buildings designated as National Treasures.133 views
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The high, open ceiling made of wood is most impressive even to the layman.133 views
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Sekibyo graves where the partial remains of Lords Maeda Toshinaga and Toshiie and even Oda Nobunaga are buried. 石廟133 views
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Corridor from Zendo Hall to Hatto Hall132 views
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Corridor wall ornament131 views
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Reconstructed in 1954, modeled after Hikone and Inuyama Castles. Renovated in Nov. 2005.130 views
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Ceiling of Butsuden Hall130 views
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Inside Hatto Hall130 views
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Minor altar in Hatto Hall130 views
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Butsuden Hall129 views
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On the left of the Butsuden is Zendo Hall for zazen meditation training as well as for eating and sleeping for priests. The building is an Important Cultural Property. 禅堂129 views
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Rear view of Butsuden Hall127 views
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Hatto Hall127 views
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Butsuden Hall126 views
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Side view of Butsuden Hall125 views
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Inside Zendo Hall125 views
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Hatto Hall125 views
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Altar inside Hatto Hall125 views
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Ceiling tiles with flower paintings by Kano Yasunobu in Hatto Hall125 views
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Corridor connected to Sanmon Gate125 views
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Stone lantern124 views
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Toyama Castle tower123 views
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On the right of the Butsuden is the Oguri Hall which has kitchen and temple office facilities. The building is an Important Cultural Property. 大庫裏123 views
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Corner view of Butsuden Hall122 views
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Butsuden Hall122 views
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Butsuden Hall122 views
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Corridor connecting the Sanmon Gate and Zendo Hall.122 views
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Hatto Hall 法堂122 views
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Hatto Hall122 views
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Room in Hatto Hall122 views
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Hatto Hall122 views
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Butsuden Hall121 views
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View of Butsuden and Sanmon Gate120 views
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Sanmon and Butsuden120 views
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Hatto Hall119 views
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Corridor and Sanmon Gate119 views
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View from Toyama Castle tower118 views
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Inside the Daisado Tea Room which is to the right of the Hatto. Important Cultural Property. 大茶堂118 views
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Inside Toyama Castle tower117 views
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Inside the Daisado Tea Room 大茶堂117 views
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Butsuden Hall116 views
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Rear of Sanmon Gate as seen from the Butsuden116 views
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Balcony of Toyama Castle tower115 views
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Kitchen in Oguri Hall115 views
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Corridor from Hatto Hall to Oguri Hall114 views
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Top floor of castle tower112 views
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Bell tower behind the corridor112 views
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Castle tower (local history museum) admission is 210 yen. 富山市郷土博物館111 views
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Balcony of Toyama Castle tower111 views
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Corridor107 views
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In fall 2007, it underwent major renovation.93 views
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JR Takaoka Station (north side) 高岡駅89 views
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JR Takaoka Station (south side)86 views
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Shopping street near Takaoka Station86 views
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In front of JR Takaoka Station (north side)80 views
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Inside Takaoka Station passage79 views
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Sculpture in front of Takaoka Station (north side)76 views
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Flaming Parrot tulips.39 views
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Tonami Tulip Fair is held annually from late April to May 5 at Tonami Tulip Park open 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Admission charged. This view is from the Tulip Tower. 砺波チューリップ公園38 views
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Purple tulips at Tonami Tulip Fair.37 views
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Galley27 views
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Jr. Third Officer's cabin.26 views
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Cadet's cabin with bunk beds 185 cm long and 65 cm wide. This is smaller than the standard futon (90 cm x 200 cm) we sleep on today.25 views
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Dining/lecture room on upper deck.25 views
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About 10 times a year, they unfurl Kaio Maru's sails. Lucky if you see it with all the sails out.24 views
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Magnetic compass on the bridge.24 views
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Life boat24 views
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Forecastle deck near the bow.24 views
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Forecastle deck24 views
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Cook's cabin. Four bunk beds and a round window. Crew cabins were a little roomier than cadet cabins.24 views
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Love Sanctuary. Perhaps many visiting couples kissed or hugged each other here.24 views
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Mess hall for engine crew.24 views
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Chief Officer's desk.24 views
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Senior Navigation Professor's cabin.24 views
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Steering wheel selfie spot.24 views
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About Kaiwo Maru. It's 97 meters long. "Kaiwo" (or Kaio) means "King of the Seas."23 views
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Inside the bridge.23 views
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Narrow bridge to the bow.23 views
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Anchor23 views
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Stairway to go below deck.23 views
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Hallway on upper deck.23 views
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Head nurse23 views
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Mess hall for engine crew.23 views
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Staircase to upper deck.23 views
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Chief Radio Officer's desk.23 views
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Steering wheel was controlled by two or four sailors.23 views
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Life boats and funnel.23 views
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In Oct. 2014, Toyama Bay was designated as one of the most beautiful bays in the world.23 views
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Construction of Shin-Minato Ohashi Bridge at Toyama Shinko Port.23 views
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Kaiwo Maru museum ship and Japanese cruise ship at Toyama Shinko Port.23 views
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Toyama Shinko Port (also called Toyama New Port) has a major tourist attraction in the Kaiwo Maru (海王丸) museum ship brought here in July 1992.22 views
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Toyama Prefecture's main port is actually three separate ports collectively named Fushiki Toyama Port (伏木富山港). The three ports are Fushiki Port (伏木港) in Takaoka, Toyama Port (富山港) in Toyama city, and Toyama Shinko Port.22 views
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Kaiwo Maru was built in 1930 as an officer training ship for Japan's merchant marine. Its sister ship was the original Nippon Maru sailing ship also built in 1930 as a training ship. Kaiwo Maru was retired in 1989 and replaced by a new Kaio Mar22 views
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The Kaiwo Maru was launched on Feb. 14, 1930, Valentine's Day, so people have associated the ship with love. Yumi Katsura Lover's Sanctuary Monument and Kaiwo Maru in the background. 22 views
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Kaiwo Maru Park sign of love especially for Valentine's Day.22 views
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Stern of Kaiwo Maru.22 views
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Radar inside the bridge.22 views
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Cadet's cabin with 8 bunk beds. They spent 6 months at sea as trainees.22 views
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