The Ilagan Japanese Tunnel is a war tunnel that was part of a military base built by the Japanese government as headquarters for its soldiers during World War II.[2] It is found in barangay Santo Tomas in Ilagan, Isabela. It is one of the few remaining tunnels in the province. It measures about 40 meters in length and slightly over three meters in width and height. The real size of the tunnel, however, has yet to be determined as the site has yet to be fully checked and explored.[3][4]
Ilagan Japanese Tunnel | |
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Ilagan City, Isabela in Philippines | |
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Coordinates | 17°08′26″N 121°53′15″E / 17.140469°N 121.887574°E |
Height | 12 feet[1] |
Length | 40 meters |
Site information | |
Open to the public | February 16, 2016 |
Condition | Not used by the military, converted to a tourism site |
Site history | |
Battles/wars | World War II |
References
edit- ^ "Restored Ilagan Japanese War Tunnel - ATBP Philippines | At iba pa". www.atbp.ph. 31 March 2016. Retrieved 2018-05-10.
- ^ "Travel diaries: Discovering Isabela's rich history". Rappler. Retrieved 2018-05-10.
- ^ "A 'Biyahe ni Drew' itinerary: Beyond the vast rice and corn fields of Isabela". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2018-05-10. The tunnel becomes the latest travel destinations of the north.
- ^ "LOOK: Japanese war tunnel among latest travel destinations up north". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2018-05-10.