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• kinwashi

  4 Dec 12, 19:45

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  Strawberry fruit is a perishable, I will eat before they fully damaged.

  

  

  If you want to easily store, I put in the refrigerator in a plastic bag as a pack I bought.

  Save it carefully, (not like water strawberries), facing down the worst-case scenario, you are ordered strawberry dish together in such a manner that does not stick well and wipe dry wash the strawberries. The wrap so as not to impinge directly cold, I put in the refrigerator.

  

  

  Too cold, I hardly feel the sweetness!

  Chill in the refrigerator to eat from about 30 minutes to 1 hour before you eat it is just good.

  

  

  You just ate and Paku~tsu, pinch the poor, it is an error.Strawberries are better tip (whichever sharp), so sweet, I feel I do not have enough sweetness of rest and eat first.I will eat from the side of the calyx.

  

  

  Take the worst out of the pack, if frozen, I put into freezer plastic bag.

  

  

  I have bought a strawberry,

  • I may wash wipe,
  • Side by side facing down so as not Kuttsuka calyx,
  • Put in the refrigerator to wrap,
  • Chill for about an hour,
  • From the side of the calyx,
  • I fully eat up everything!

  Is, is how to eat the most delicious strawberry Haruchan flow.

  1-5 month of the 15th day of the month is the day of strawberries! !

• kinwashi

  4 Dec 12, 19:48

  

   

  Introduction to the breed

  • Honoka Saga
  • Do Sachi
  • Red cheeks
  • Akihime
  • How to eat delicious

   

• kinwashi

  4 Dec 12, 19:48

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  Born in Saga Nishiki large Toyonoka ×

  Typical strawberry type a rounded, sweet uncluttered is characterized by low acidity. Flesh is pale white.

  

  

  Born in Fukuoka × Aiberi Toyonoka

  High sugar content and a bright red glossy features. Flesh is pale to medium red.

  

  

  Born in Shizuoka do 祥 × Akihime

  In the large grain, have dyed bright red to in the flesh is characterized.Though large grain very high sugar content, it is a meet eat strawberries.

  

  

  Born in Shizuoka Nyoho × Kuno Wase

  In the form of elongated strawberries, orange color is taking somewhat. It is a high sugar content soft and strawberry pulp.

  1-5 month of the 15th day of the month is the day of strawberries! !

• kinwashi

  4 Dec 12, 22:18

  

• kinwashi

  4 Dec 12, 22:23

  RSK rose garden

  It is a wallpaper photograph of the rose of the RSK rose garden in the Okayama city area

  A RSK rose garden is located in the place called Nadekawa of western Okayama, and are a subsidiary of SANYO BROADCASTING, and a rose garden which the R SK land built in 1974. There is a flower bed of a concentric circle-like rose from the radio aerial in a central portion, and about 300-kind 15,000 roses are in all glory there. It is said that the scale of a rose garden has about 30,000 square meters, and this scale is leading also in the whole country.

  RSK rose garden	Feature	The flower bed of the rose which spreads in the shape of a concentric circle	Business hours
  Admission fee	About a RSK rose garden	RSK housing	The garden of the rose which blooms in the shape of a concentric circle
  The scale of a rose garden	Rose best time to see	Access	Parking lot
  Flowers other than a rose	The rose garden which is in Okayama	A quiet morning RSK rose garden	In the case of a public transportation facility

  

  

• kinwashi

  5 Dec 12, 16:05

  Another thing not to miss if you are at Okayama.

  But at the right season.

  Wisteria brachybotrys  'Okayama' Extremely large dark, violet / mallow coloured flowers, slightly scented. Long, stumpy, clustered bunches, around 15/20 cm in length. It grows to around 4/6 metres at the most. It begins flowering during the 2nd or 3rd year
  Wisteria by Francesco Vignoli

• kinwashi

  5 Dec 12, 16:08

   

   

  http://thebegavalley.org.au/21724.html

   

  Wisteria's

  – Photos and Descriptions

  General Information: We sell a variety of sizes and come in two forms srubs and standards, which can be trained to climb fences, pergolas, arches and walls or by pruning can make a great standard, pot plant, bonsai or specimen srub in the gardens

  Wisterias can be planted throughout the year in most soil types, they prefer a well drained moisture retentive soil in full sun or part shade, with most wisterias being frost hardy. Wisteria's may grow to 20m, depending on the variety of the wisteria and the care that they have been given.

  Click on the link below to see a Wisteria though all the seasons of a year .

   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tsubo-en_Wisteria_seasons-356x267-Opt.gif

  Thanks to Wikimedia

  Wisteria Floribunda

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  Flowers usually mauve in many-flowered racemes frequently 30cm or more in length, appearing with leaves. This flowers are scented.

  Wisteria Floribunda Domino

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  This fragrant light lilac-blue flowers on racemes of 15 to 22 cm, which in appear in spring before many other Japanese Wisterias. Domina flowers as a younger plant and is favoured for Bonsai.

  Wisteria Floribunda Royal Purple

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  Flower is sweetly scented with a deep violet colour which is very striking, racemes are 27 to 40 cm long and occasionally up to 52 cm, bracts are pale mauve with green edge. Royal Purple is a vigorous climber.

  Wisteria Floribunda Alba

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  Flowers are white with a faint scent, on racemes of 36 cm to 48 cm, bracts are pale green, it recognised as it is densely packed.

  Wisteria Floribunda Rosea

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  Flowers are a soff pink with racemes 32-40 cm long with occasionally up to 45 cm. It has a medium to faint scent; bracts are purplish. This is also known as Honbeni.

  NOTE: Picture of plant is small due to being pruned.

  Wisteria Floribunda Violacea Plena

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  This is one of the darkest coloured flowers and is the only double-flowered wisteria. Flowers colour varies from light mauve to dark purple with racemes 34 to 37 cm long. It has a faint scent, and its bracts are pale green tinged mauve.

  Wisteria Floribunda Carnea Kuchibeni

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  This is a pink budded white flower with racemes being 36 to 45 cm long with slight scent, bracts tinged with purple. Flowering in Spring.

  Wisteria Floribunda Caroline

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  This climber has a faint fragrant flowers, it is violet with darker wings, on long drooping racemes to 21 cm in Spring, very hardy. It is a early bloomer, with growth which is bronze in colour.

  Wisteria Floribunda Nana

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  This is a Dwarf Wisteria, Deciduous shrubby form syn Millettia japonica ‘Hime Fuji’. Small, narrow, densely packed leaves. This does occasionally flower.

  Wisteria Floribunda Select Form

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  This climber has fragrant flowers, which are lavender mauve, on long drooping racemes to 40 cm in spring, very hardy. This is an early flower on dormant bush before other floribundas. Very prolific flowerer. This wisteria flowers as a young plant.

  Wisteria Floribunda Lawrence

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  Lawrenece is a climber which has sweet fragrant Spring flowers of pale blue-violet with purple wing, on long, very full racemes of 50 cms,  very hardy.

  Wisteria Sinensis

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  This is a vigorous climber which produces large racemes of fragrant flowers, which can vary from blue-violet, lavender-blue, violet or reddish violet, pale to dark, however rarely white. Racemes up to 45cm long, during spring.

  Wisteria Sinensis Alba

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  This climber has fragrant white flowers with yellow centre on long drooping racemes of 20-35cm, that open simultaneously during spring.

  Wisteria Sinensis Alba Jako

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  Jako is very similar to Alba, however Jako has a stronger scent and is the first of the wisterias to flower each spring. It is not uncommon for young plants to flower in their first season.

  Wisteria Sinensis Amethyst

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  This has one of the strongest sweet scented flowers of all the Wisteria’s. Flowers are a reddish violet-purple blooms on racemesof 12 to 18 cm in length. Flowers freely in early spring. Young foliage is a deep bronze.

  
  NOTE: Picture of plant is small due to being pruned.

  Wisteria Sinensis Blue Pacific

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  This climber has fragrant flowers in Spring, which are mauve-purple, on long drooping racemes to 35 cms, very hardy. Flowers very prolifically as a young plant.

  Wisteria Brachybotrys Murasaki Kapitan

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  This climber has fragrant flowers, it is blue-violet with darker wings, on long drooping racemes of 47 cm. Very hardy, flowers depends on the location. Very attractive in bud.

  Wisteria Brachybotrys Okayama

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  This climber has fragrant flowers, which are purple with darker wings, on drooping racemes to 22 cms. It is a very hardy, which generally flowers early in season but depends on location. It has a  very attractive in bud.

  Wisteria Brachybotrys Showa Beni

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  This Wisteria has pinkish purple petals changing throughout flower with a small yellow blotch in the centre, with a faint scent. This varietry may also spot flower in summer, with flowers more uniform mauve-pink with a scarcely noticeable blotch. It has a darker inflorescence bud in winter.

  Wisteria Longissima

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  Also known as Wisteria Macrobotrys and Multijuga. This wisteria has moderately scented flowers which are pale violet to blue-mauve with a yellow centre on long drooping racemes of 47 to 100cm in spring. Young foliage is pale bronze.

  Wisteria Longissima Alba

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  This is a pure white with a yellow centre on densely packed racemes of 36-48 cm long. It has a faint scent. Flower heads look outstanding before they flower. Young foliage is a pale green.

  Wisteria Frutescens Amethyst Falls

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  This is a 'well behaved' variety of wisteria which is compact in habit and flowers well from a young

• kinwashi

  5 Dec 12, 16:13

   

   

  http://k-kabegami.sakura.ne.jp/fujikouen/e.html

   

   

  Wake wisteria park

  About 100 kinds of famous Fuji's kinds are brought together in the Wake wisteria park which introduces the Wake wisteria park in No.1 wisteria park 
  and Okayama Prefecture of Japan with a wallpaper photograph from Japanese every place. 
  The wonderfulness beauty of the scale and wisteria trellis has a wonderful thing.

  The Wake wisteria park in Wake-cho, Okayama is called No.1 wisteria park of Japan. It is said that the name of a place was called Fujino and wild wisteria was just going to be in bloom [ this place with the Fuji park in Wake-cho ] mostly since ancient times. The reason said for the Wake wisteria park to be No.1 of Japan is in the kind of numerousness, and national every place are not reached, but wisteria(s) called precious wood also from China or South Korea are collected, and the kind of 100 or more kinds are called what. The scale of wisteria park has a gross area of about 7000 sq m, and the wisteria trellis continues covering a length of 500m. It applies to the Heian period from the late Nara period when success in life exceptional as a district graduate person was carried out, and the Wake wisteria park is as a central senior bureaucrat.It will open to this place in 1986 (Showa 60) as part of a village park maintenance enterprise as for which wisteria blooms in commemoration of birth 1250 of WakenoKiyomaro which played an active part. Moreover, naming of Wake-cho with wisteria park is also considered to have taken the name of a town from the Wake Mr. family who follows this ground from generation to generation after this WakenoKiyomaro. having applied the best time to see of wisteria park from the beginning of May at the beginning of the month -- it is -- although -- wisteria of various colors, such as pink, white, and purple, if these days come It spreads to the limit of the wisteria trellis which is 500m, and a scene suitable for just calling it the tunnel of wisteria is made. The price of the admission fee of the Wake wisteria park is 300 yen. From the direction of Osaka, if get down at the Chugoku Expressway Wake interchange, and access turns to the right and goes the national highway No. 374 line north, has gone across Kongo Ohashi, goes into the left, goes into a rotary and progresses along the road, it is visible to a right hand.

  The name of a place of Fujino	The reason of the No.1 wisteria park of Japan	A scale and a gross area	History of wisteria park
  The time and background as for which WakenoKiyomaro went away	A Dokyo incident and WakenoKiyomaro	WakenoKiyomaro which began to be evaluated	WakenoKiyomaro and Wake wisteria park
  Wisteria of wisteria park	The name of Fujino, Wake-cho	Best time to see of the Wake wisteria park	Access
  The Wake shrine and the Wake wisteria park	Admission fee	Business hours	Wisteria park seen over the Hikasa river

  

• kinwashi

  5 Dec 12, 22:30

  One foolish guy not long go, trying to created another similar thread using my nick and started with another similar title on Japan tour, can this go on? as what i did.

  In Japan there are this three wish monkeys, does he know, this foolish guy,

  No probelm after Okayama, i will  go  this destination further.

   

  Stayed tune.

   

  

• kinwashi

  5 Dec 12, 22:38

  This foolish guy...two thousand.

  Do you know this?

   

  THE THREE MONKEYS

  A 400 year old Japanese image for a 2,500 year old Chinese code of conduct

  

  HEAR NO EVIL    SPEAK NO EVIL   SEE NO EVIL

   

• kinwashi

  6 Dec 12, 18:36

  Yes, another fruit from Okayama.

   

  Home > duck pear pear pear Atago-new Takanashi of Okayama (Yari)

  

  

  

  

  Takanashi new, new "No Milky Way" of the lagoon high varieties made ​​to fit over knowledge "no fall Imamura", it is also the origin of its name. 
  Very strong sweetness, taste the goodness of Takanashi's new features, and the texture was Sharishari flavor is fresh and elegant exquisite Odama. 
  And bite, mouthful spread plenty of flavor and sweetness its classy.

  How to eat a delicious new Takanashi

  You can also eat delicious immediately after the delivery, and further increases richness lay for a few days, you can more delicious. 
  If stored in the refrigerator or a cool place, I will have about two weeks.

  Takanashi new Web shop is here

  

  

  

  It is said that the name "No Atago" is named after it was born at the foot of the "Mt" (current Tokyo). It is a red pear extraordinary magnitude the world's largest Okayama boasts features. 
  Well as visual impact, it is also exceptional good aroma, flavor. Please enjoy the lush texture, and shape up.

  How to eat a delicious new Takanashi

  You can also eat delicious immediately after the delivery, and further increases richness lay for a few days, you can more delicious. 
  If stored in the refrigerator or a cool place, I will have about three weeks.

  How to choose a good pear

  Please choose what you heavily heavily in his hand, there is a gloss in the pericarp. It is said from some height, better with low waist and there is a needle next to the also delicious.

  Web shop is here Atago Pears

  

  

  

  Duck pear is native to China (Yari). is so called because it is similar to the figure shrugged his neck ducks. 
  From having a very attractive aroma, is a pear that is also referred to as "pear aroma" alias. 
  After harvest, ripened about a month, creating a unique aroma and taste sweet and sour. 
  Enjoy after enjoying a mellow flavor.

  Web shop duck pear (Yari)

   

• kinwashi

  6 Dec 12, 22:04

   

  

  

  Number of visitors

   

  http://www.014okayama.jp/350/

• kinwashi

  6 Dec 12, 22:10

  

  
  

  
  

  http://www.014okayama.jp/350/yasai_recipe/
  

   
• kinwashi

  6 Dec 12, 22:25

  We are almost to an end Okayama.

   

  OKAYAMA Okayama, the 'land of sunshine', enjoys a temperate climate, gorgeous scenery, and plentiful harvests from both land and sea. Centrally located in Western Japan, Okayama Prefecture sits between the Seto Inland Sea and Chugoku Mountains. This gateway to a region rich in culture and history is blessed with plenty of museums, art galleries and beautifully preserved ancient sites.

• kinwashi

  6 Dec 12, 22:35

  One year winter...with my freind family we will here.

   

  TOYAMA
  In the heart of Japan, Toyama Prefecture overflows with history and beauty
  

• kinwashi

  6 Dec 12, 22:36

  World Heritage Site Gokayama Time stands still in this fairy-tale farming village

  The traditional farmhouses in Suganuma and Ainokura, like those in Gifu's 'Shirakawa-go', have stood for almost 400 years and were designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995. Constructed in an architectural style known as 'gassho-zukuri', the houses are characterized by a steeply slanted thatch roof reminiscent of two hands joined in prayer. In order to withstand the region's abundant snowfall, each home is large and sturdy - standing three or four stories tall with an exceptionally strong frame and thatching. Nestled in the picturesque Shogawa River Valley, there are 9 homes in Suganuma and about 20 in Ainokura. In Ainokura, the surrounding fields, forests and roads have also been designated a special retention zone to ensure the rural landscape is preserved for future generations. Several times a year the village is illuminated, creating a fairy-tale ambience. Visitors keen for a memorable experience can stay overnight in one of the 'gassho-zukuri' houses. Other noteworthy sites include the Gokayama Folklore Museum, Murakami and Iwase 'Gassho-zukuri' houses, as well as the 'Gokayama Washi-no-sato' where beautiful paper crafts are on display and available for purchase.

• kinwashi

  6 Dec 12, 22:39

  Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route Nature at its best with awe-inspiring views of Japan's Northern Alps

  The Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route, linking Toyama and Nagano Prefectures, is a premier scenic roadway offering spectacular views of the Tateyama Range. Along with Mt. Fuji and Mt. Hakusan, Mt. Tateyama is regarded as one of Japan's three most beloved mountains. During winter, the snow is so heavy that the route must be closed until spring. It re-opens in mid-April after snow plows blast through, creating 'Yuki-no Otani' (snow canyon), a 20 meter high snow corridor that lasts until the end of May. Between June 26 and October 15, visitors have the opportunity to see the drainage of Kurobe Dam, Japan's highest at 186 meters. The 3,000 meter high mountain range can be traveled via bus, cable cars and ropeway offering more sightseeing options. From snow capped peaks in winter to splendid summer flora, the views are beautiful in any season.

• kinwashi

  6 Dec 12, 22:46

  TOYAMA...information.

   

  http://www.info-toyama.com/english/

• kinwashi

  7 Dec 12, 18:42

   

   

  http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5955.html

   

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  Ainokura Village	# 2   of 4 most visited sights in Shirakawa-go
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  Set far back in the valley, Ainokura is the most remote village in the Gokayama region. It is also the largest of the villages with nearly 20 gassho-zukuri farmhouses. Many of them remain private residences, although a few have been converted into restaurants, museums, and minshuku. Ainokura, along with Suganuma and Ogimachi, was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995. Although it is less developed and harder to get to than Ogimachi, Ainokura is quieter and sees less tourist traffic, and offers similar attractions including the highly recommend overnight at a farmhouse.   Sasara and other Gokayama instruments Making washi paper Being so remote, Ainokura, along with the rest of Gokayama, has been able to maintain a lot of its traditional culture. This can be seen in its folk dances and music, which use a number of traditional instruments unique to the area. For example, the sasara, an instrument made of over a hundred wooden clappers strung together, is symbolic of the region and is a popular souvenir. Gokayama, especially the towns around Ainokura, is well known for its washi paper. Legend has it the technique was brought here from Kyoto at the end of the Heian Period when survivors of the Taira Clan escaped to this region after their defeat by the Minamoto Clan. There are several stores in the area where you can observe local artisans making washi paper as well as try your hand at making some yourself.     Folk Museum Number 1 Hours: daily 8:30 to 17:00  Closed: No closing days  Admission: 200 yen (includes both museums) One of two houses that make up the Ainokura Folk Museum, this gassho-zukuri farmhouse has been converted into a small museum displaying daily life in the Gokayama region during theEdo Period. Folk Museum Number 2 Hours: daily 8:30 to 17:00  Closed: No closing days  Admission: 200 yen (includes both museums) This is the second of two buildings that make up the Ainokura Folk Museum. Also a former farmhouse, it has displays on washi paper making and other industries of the region. Viewpoint The viewpoint above Ainokura is a five to ten minute walk up the mountain. The trail begins behind the information building at the parking lot, goes through a few fields and connects with a small road. If you continue up the hill on the road you will be rewarded with nice aerial views of the village. Attractions around Ainokura Gokayama Washi The Gokayama region has been well known for its washi paper since the art was brought here by Taira Clan refugees from Kyoto. At this store/factory you can watch how washi paper is made, or try your hand at making some yourself (advance notice required). Uta no Yakata Hours: 10:00 to 16:00  Closed: December through March  Admission: 200 yen Uta no Yakata is a museum dedicated to the unique music of the Gokayama region. Here you can watch videos of the traditional music and dance, and learn to play some of the instruments such as the sasara. Murakami-ke House Hours: 8:30 to 17:00 (Dec to Mar 9:00 to 16:00)  Closed: Wednesdays (except for national holidays)  Admission: 300 yen This farmhouse turned museum is known for its owner who gives tours of the house which end with performances of local folk songs accompanied by regional instruments.

• kinwashi

  7 Dec 12, 18:46

   

   

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  The Shirakawa-go and neighboring Gokayama regions line the Shogawa River Valley in the remote mountains that span from Gifu to Toyama Prefectures. Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, they are famous for their traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old. Gassho-zukuri means "constructed like hands in prayer", as the farmhouses' steep thatched roofs resemble the hands of Buddhist monks pressed together in prayer. The architectural style developed over many generations and is designed to withstand the large amounts of heavy snow that falls in the region during winter. The roofs, made without nails, provided a large attic space used for cultivating silkworms. Ogimachi, Shirakawa-go's largest village and main attraction, makes a good day trip from Takayama, or a stop on the bus journey between Takayama and Kanazawa. The best way to experience the town, however, is to stay overnight at one of the farmhouses, many of which now serve as minshuku. Gokayama is a little more difficult to access and requires a change of buses in Ogimachi. Less developed and less crowded than Shirakawa-go, its villages are smaller, more intimate and with less intrusion from modern buildings. Gokayama's nicest villages are Suganuma and Ainokura.   Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

   

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  1  Ogimachi Village Largest village in Shirakawa-go. User rating: 95/100 (121 votes) Visited by: 211 users  2  Suganuma Village Small village with farmhouses in Gokayama. User rating: 89/100 (29 votes) Visited by: 67 users  3  Ainokura Village The largest farmhouse village in Gokayama. User rating: 88/100 (55 votes) Visited by: 106 users

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  1  Farmhouse Stay A highly recommended experience. User rating: 98/100 (50 votes) Visited by: 90 users

   

• kinwashi

  7 Dec 12, 18:47

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  Ogimachi Village	# 1   of 4 most visited sights in Shirakawa-go
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  Ogimachi is the largest village and main attraction of Shirakawa-go. Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, the village is home to several dozen well preserved gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old. The farmhouses are quite amazing structures, designed to withstand the harsh winters while providing a place to work and live, and are best seen either covered in snow or surrounded by green fields. Many of the farmhouses are now restaurants, museums or minshuku, where you can stay overnight.   A number of farmhouses from the surrounding villages have been relocated to an open air museumacross the river from the town center in an effort to save them from destruction. This museum along with the large concentration of farmhouses and attractions in town and the area's accessibility make Ogimachi the best place in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama to see gassho-zukuri farmhouses.   Gassho-zukuri Minkaen Hours: 8:40 to 17:00 (9:00 to 16:00 December to March)  Admission ends 20 minutes before closing  Closed: Thursdays from December through March  Admission: 500 yen This open air museum lies across the river from the village center. It exhibits farmhouses and other structures relocated to Ogimachi in order to save them from destruction. Shiroyama Viewpoint The Shiroyama Viewpoint is north of the village center and offers nice views of Ogimachi and its farmhouses. The viewpoint can be accessed via a walking trail (closed in winter) in about 15 to 20 minutes from the village center or by a shuttle bus, which stops outside the Gassho-zukuri Minkaen open air museum. Myozenji Temple Hours: 8:30 to 17:00 (9:00 to 16:00 December to March)  Closed: Irregular closing days  Admission: 300 yen This temple is unusual as it has a thatched roof rather than the typical tiled roof seen on most temples. The main hall can be entered through the Miyozenji-ke house next door. Wada-ke House Hours: 9:00 to 17:00  Closed: Irregular closing days  Admission: 300 yen The Wada family was one of the wealthiest families and village leaders of Ogimachi. Their former home is the largest gassho-zukuri farmhouse in the town, and is now open to the public as a museum. Kanda-ke House Hours: 9:00 to 17:00  Closed: Wednesdays from December to February  Admission: 300 yen This picturesque house is one of the best preserved farmhouse turned museums in Ogimachi. Located in the center of town, you can get good views of the surrounding houses from the windows on its upper floors. Nagase-ke House Hours: 9:00 to 17:00  Closed: Irregular closing days  Admission: 300 yen The Nagase family were doctors for the Maeda lords in Ishikawa Prefecture before relocating to Ogimachi. Their farmhouse turned museum exhibits some medical tools and gifts from the Maeda family. The upper floors display many tools for farming and raising silkworms. Myozenji-ke House Hours: 8:30 to 17:00 (9:00 to 16:00 December to March)  Closed: Irregular closing days  Admission: 300 yen including entrance to the temple The proprietor of this house speaks English and is more than happy to introduce it to visitors. This farmhouse is connected toMyozenji Temple next door and is where the priest of the temple lives. Admission to the house includes admission to the temple hall. Doburoku Festival Museum Hours: 9:00 to 19:00  Closed: December through March  Admission: 300 yen This museum has displays on the Doburoku Festival held every year on October 14th and 15th. A feature of the festival is Doburoku Sake which is produced by the shrine and can be sampled at the museum. Shirakawa-go no Yu Hours: 7:00 to 21:30  Closing: No closing days  Admission: 700 yen The Shirakawa-go no yu is a combined minshuku and bath house that offers hot spring bathing to the visitors of Ogimachi. A small discount is offered to guests staying overnight at one of the traditional farmhouses in the area. Attractions outside Ogimachi Toyama-ke House Hours: 10:00 to 16:00  Closed: Wednesdays (Tuesday if Wednesday is a holiday), Dec 29 to Jan 3  Admission: 300 yen Located about 15 minutes by car outside of Ogimachi, this old farmhouse now stands as a museum displaying typical period life. The farmland around the house continues to be worked by local farmers.   Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

  How to get there

  Ogimachi is the transport hub of the Shirakawa-go region, where the bus lines from Takayama, Nagoya,Kanazawa and Takaoka meet. There are two main bus stops: "Shirakawa-go" bus stop outside the open air museum and "Ogimachi" bus stop north of the village center. Ogimachi is small and can be easily explored on foot. How to get to and around Shirakawa-go and Gokayama

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• kinwashi

  7 Dec 12, 18:56

  So this is anotherJapan's UNESCO  World Heritage sites,  i seen. Attap houses in Japan.

   

  Japan's UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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  The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is an agency of the United Nations that aims to promote the preservation and growth of the world's intellectual and cultural property. UNESCO is probably best known for designing World Heritage Sites, cultural or natural sites that show "outstanding universal value". There are currently 16 world heritage sites in Japan. World Cultural Heritage Sites:   Horyuji Temple Added in 1993 Horyuji Temple's central gate, main hall and pagoda are the world's oldest surviving wooden structures.   Himeji Castle Added in 1993 Himeji Castle is the most beautiful and complete surviving example of a Japanese feudal castle.   Monuments of Ancient Kyoto Added in 1994 Over a dozen shrines, temples and castles in Kyoto and the neighboring cities of Uji and Otsu, including Toji,Kiyomizudera, Enryakuji, Daigoji, Byodoin, Tenryuji,Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji, Ryoanji and Nijojo.   Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Added in 1995 Shirakawa-go and Gokayama are remote regions in the mountains of Gifu and Toyama Prefectures, famous for their solid houses built in the gasshozukuri architecture style.   Hiroshima Genbaku Dome Added in 1996 The A-Bomb Dome is the only remaining structure in central Hiroshima, which predates the atomic blast of 1945.   Itsukushima Shrine Added in 1996 Itsukushima Shrine is one of the most beautiful and uniqueshrines in Japan, scenically located on the sacred island ofMiyajima. It is particularly famous for its "floating" torii gate.   Monuments of Ancient Nara Added in 1998 Over half a dozen shrines, temples and other sites in Nara, including Todaiji, Kofukuji, Kasuga Taisha and Yakushiji.   Shrines and Temples of Nikko Added in 1999 Nikko has been a center of Shinto and Buddhist worship for many centuries. Today, it is most famous for its lavishly decorated Toshogu Shrine.   Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu Added in 2000 Several castle ruins and other site in Okinawa Prefecture, dating back to the era of the Ryukyu Kingdom.   Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range Added in 2004 Sacred sites in Yoshino, Omine, Kumano and Koyasanconnected by pilgrimage routes in a densely forested, mountainous region.   Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape Added in 2007 Iwami Ginzan is a former silver mine in the mountains of Shimane Prefecture, whose output accounted for one third of the world's silver production in the 17th century.   Historic Monuments and Sites of Hiraizumi Added in 2011 Multiple temples and other sites in Hiraizumi, includingChusonji and Motsuji. World Natural Heritage Sites:   Yakushima Added in 1993 Yakushima is an island in Kagoshima Prefecture, south offKyushu, famous for its flora, especially its ancient Japanese cedar trees.   Shirakami Sanchi Added in 1993 Shirakami Sanchi is a mountain range spanning Aomori andAkita Prefectures, where the last remaining virgin forest of Siebold's beech trees is located.   Shiretoko Added in 2005 The Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido, is one of Japan's most beautiful and unspoiled national parks.   Ogasawara Islands Added in 2011 1000 kilometers south of Tokyo, the remote Ogasawara Islands are home to a unique fauna and flora.   Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

• kinwashi

  7 Dec 12, 19:00

  Germany Bavarian house design..

  

• kinwashi

  7 Dec 12, 19:01

  so are we in Europe or Japan.

• kinwashi

  7 Dec 12, 19:04

  From Switzerland Alpine, are they not same, as like in Japan.