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Windows cut into garden walls so the family could watch the festival floats - a whole town designed as seating.
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Hino (日野町, Hino-chō) is a town located in Gamō District, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2021, the town had an estimated population of 21,149 in 8467 households and a population density of 180 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 117.60 square kilometres (45.41 sq mi).
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Founded / opened：Edo period Highlights / collection：Windows for watching the festival, Viewing galleries opened in the wall Genre：Architecture
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