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The Great Dangeon of Kumamoto castle and follow the 5 photos, too.
In this photo, you can see the "Hon-Maru Goten", the Palace of feudal load of the castle, behind of the Dangeon.
The palace is under rebuilding of wood. The work estimate to be finished in December, 2007.
Arriving by shinkansen (bullet train) and descending into the transfer and exit gates, this lobby display greets travelers. The nearby restaurant menu shows light refreshments. The historical mikoshi (portable shrine) is illuminated and labeled. And the blue banner with prefectural travel mascot all compete for visitors' attention. Much of tourism literature in magazines, advertising, and pamphlets in print and online seems to consist of the formula: travel to the place, taste and local dishes, view (and photograph) the historical relics and current cultural events. Then go home to tell others so they also may do the same. But being a spectator, no matter how enlightened or not intending any harm, is not the same as abiding in a place long enough to fit in slightly by knowing the landmarks of the cultural landscape (significant people, places, things) and the viewpoints (how the rest of the world looks from this location).
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In late October I took a random trip to Saga Castle in Saga City (Saga Prefecture, Kyuushuu.) They happened to be having a reenactment event that day and dozens and dozens of people in elaborate costumes were there.
Bodidharma, the founder of Zen. The painting was by the daimyo who did the most construction at Himeji.