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Part 5
There is also a planetarium (which cost a little bit extra and they are super sorry and excuse themselfs that it is only in japanese).
You can see the old projection system which is not used anymore.

There are additional maker stations which are enjoyed not only by childrrn as you can see ;)

Oh and all over the place, not just in the rest areas, are tons of books for children an adults!

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Part 4
I listend to my surounding with my forehead.
Raced some children by producing electricity with a wheel.
Used a giant marble run.
Oh and children don't have tonuse boring steps. They can climb a red tower to reach all floors (sadly just for children).

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Part 3
Tried to speed up my space mission by using black holes and was amazed how many companies are sponsoring the museum like in the sound department:
Yamaha, Kawai & Roland

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Part 2
I shot a bottle rocket into the space ;)

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Part 1
Before I left Hamamatsu I went to the science museum there.

Another amazing museum in Japan!
The stairs are used to explain different types of stones. The gentleman on the first floor was doing a mixture of a show and teaching lesson about magnetizem.

At the space section you have to work together with other visitors to achieve your goal in space!

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The journey continues to the next city.
Next stop: Nagoya!

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Part 4
Some other visitors came by for pictures and seashells.

Even the public toilet is fitted for the surroundings :)

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Part 3
Soooo relaxing!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laid-Back_Camp

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Part 2
It is also the hometown of a girl in a very well known anime!
Who knows which one?!

High tide coming in!

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Unfortunately, the weather yesterday was rather poor, & I was two months too late for the perfect sunset at the Bentenjima Tori.
In December & January, the sun sets directly inside the Tori.
Nevertheless, I had a lovely day and simply relaxed there for a while.
This place at Bentenjima is the last connection between the sea & lake Hamana.
During the high tide the Tori stands in the sea while during low tide you can see that it's on a small island.

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Part 2
How to pay:
When boarding local buses and trains in Hamamatsu, take a small ticket with a zone number and barcode. When exiting, check the display board; the fare is shown above the zone number. Insert the small ticket and any coins into the red square on the right, and with a "ping" and a thank you from the driver, you're all set. If you don't have any coins, you can exchange bills for coins on the left.
Please note: the payment tray on the right does not give change!

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Somehow, old rural railway stations worldwide have the same flair with their faded posters and timeless appearance.

They're like time capsules or miniature museums.

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From Iinoyaee-gū, I went on for another 35 minutes to Kanasashi Station to get on the Tenryu Hamanako Line.

These small flags at the traffic lights are for schoolchildren to safely cross the zebra crossing.

Don't know if they are necessary.

I never felt more safe on the roads than in Japan so far.
It feels like Japanese drivers are considerate of pedestrians, while in Europe one is expected to give way to drivers.

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Arriving at the Iinoyaee-gū / 井伊谷宮 shinto shrine.
A wonderfull shinto shrine on the country side.
And surprise for hungry little me:
Local food trucks with a lot of tasty stuff right next to it on the shrine grounds.

Imagine that in a catholic church...
A food truck next to the altar serving food & drinks...
Maybe I would go to church sometimes ;)

Btw. the blue cheese bacon mozzarella burger (yeah that was the name) was amazing and the beer too!

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Arriving at the Iinoyaee-gū / 井伊谷宮 shinto shrine.
A wonderfull shinto shrine on the country side.

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Afterwards I went to the Iinoyaee-gū / 井伊谷宮 shinto shrine by foot.
Which is a 40 minutes journey and I enjoyed the landscape.

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Part 4
Ryugashido Cavern / 竜ヶ岩洞.
Short video

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Part 3
Ryugashido Cavern / 竜ヶ岩洞.

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Part 2
Ryugashido Cavern / 竜ヶ岩洞.

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Today I went to the Ryugashido Cavern / 竜ヶ岩洞.
This is a limestone cave that has been opened to visitors.

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Part 2
I also visited Nukumori no Mori, supposedly a totally "Instagrammable" place.

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I also visited Nukumori no Mori, supposedly a totally "Instagrammable" place.
The visitors, especially women, were busy taking selfies or photographing their friends.
Otherwise, you can be through it in under 10 minutes.
For me, it's been the weakest sightseeing spot so far, but maybe I'm from the wrong generation or the wrong gender...

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