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Uzuma River and Black Fences

Tochigi · Tochigi · Architecture

Japanese name: 巴波川の舟運と黒塀

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WHAT TO DOUzuma River and Black Fences

Black fences run the length of the river - a logistics structure that became the town's face.

WHERETochigi

South · Tochigi

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Overview

Black fences run the length of the river - a logistics structure that became the town's face.

Key facts

Founded / opened：Edo period Highlights / collection：Black fences along the river, Boat landing wharves Genre：Architecture, Outdoor art and land art

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