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First public release, Chiyogasaki battery, tour around the masterpiece brick dock started
A trip around Uraga “Uraga Dock” where many ships were built and repaired from the Meiji era as one of the “MEGURU PROJECT” and 65 meters above sea level
Guided tours and cruises will be held centering on the “Chiyogasaki Battery”, which has a hill with a good view.
All can participate without prior reservation (first-come-first-served basis).
1. Guided tour around “Uraga Brick Dock” and “Chiyogasaki Battery Ruins”
This is an original guided tour of two representative spots in Uraga, the brick dock and the remains of the Chiyogasaki battery. At the brick dock filled with the feelings of many townspeople, everyone will be fascinated by the spectacular sight. At the site of the Chiyogasaki Battery, which was the coastal battery of the Tokyo Bay Fortress, you can see not only the remains but also the development process of modern architecture and civil engineering technology. We will discuss the culmination of Japanese technology in the Meiji era, which still remains in Uraga.
・ Period: October 23, 2021 (Sat) -January 23, 2022 (Sun)
* Held only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. * Excluding November 3rd and January 1st to 3rd.
* For details, please check the official website at the bottom.
2. URAGA opening cruise
A guided cruise to enjoy the town of Uraga, a port town that was once crowded with many fishing boats, from the boat. Uraga has been playing an active role as a key to guarding Edo Bay, with the Edo Shogunate setting up a magistrate’s office. From the boat, you can see the town of Uraga, which still retains the bustling atmosphere of those days.
・ Period: October 23, 2021 (Sat) -January 23, 2022 (Sun)
* Held only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. * Excluding January 1-3.
* For details, please check the official website at the bottom.
3.. Uraga Brick Dock Tour
This is a tour that will guide you through the brick dry dock, which has only two locations in Japan, in about 30 minutes. Why don’t you visit the powerful dock as a guide full of humor?
・ Period: October 23, 2021 (Sat) -January 23, 2022 (Sun)
* Operates only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays * Excluding November 3, January 1-3
* For details, please check the official website at the bottom.
* Please check the dates, itineraries, fees, reception locations, capacity, precautions, etc. before participating.
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