Submersible Bridges of the Shimanto
Bridges built without railings, designed to be submerged by floods rather than resist them.
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Bridges built without railings, designed to be submerged by floods rather than resist them.
Mokumoku Tezukuri Farm in Iga. It carries out everything from farming to the processing of meat and milk as a single operation.
An aviation museum next to Narita Airport. It has an observation room looking down on the runway.
A hands-on museum in Sakae Town. It recreates the life and skills of Boso.
Misato Observatory in Kimino. It is equipped with a large telescope.
A museum covering shark resources and their use. Kesennuma is a producer of shark fin.
A winery in Takahata. It makes wine from grapes grown in the town and welcomes visitors for tours and tastings.
The Radar Dome Museum in Fujiyoshida. The weather radar that once stood on the summit of Mount Fuji has been moved here and put on display.
Tokuyama Dam in Ibigawa. A rockfill dam with the largest storage capacity in Japan.
Yumachi Kiln in Matsue. It is known for its egg baker, made with advice from Bernard Leach.
An aquarium in Fujisawa. It exhibits creatures of Sagami Bay and deep-sea life.
Manno Pond. It is the largest irrigation pond in Japan and is said to have been repaired by Kukai.
BEFORE EXPLORING JAPAN · Getting to know Japanese culture
Two places you will come across on your trip. A shrine enshrines the kami of Shinto; a temple is a place to face the teachings of Buddhism and the Buddhas. Their entrances and the etiquette for visiting also differ.
A shrine honors Shinto kami; a temple follows Buddhist teachings. Learn how to recognize each place and visit respectfully.
Follow the guidance of each shrine or temple for the actual etiquette.