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Red Gate at Takao Shrine
Takao, Nr. Tokyo, Japan
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Mt. Takao is less than an hour by train from central Tokyo, but centuries away in atmosphere. The shrine/temple complex is one of the biggest in Japan, and throngs with people at the new year. There is also a fire-walking event (rather less crowded!).

Location Map Geographic Coordinates:
Latitude: 35° 37' 19" N
Longitude: 139° 14' 49" E
Elevation: 750m
Precision is: Medium. Nearby, but not to the last decimal.

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Date/Time:
October, 2009

Equipment:
Nikon D300, Sigma 8mm circular fisheye in an Agnos ring mount on a monopod, with PTGui for stitching.