Kashimagari Tunnel (樫曲トンネル, Kashimagari tonneru) is a tunnel for pedestrians on Japan National Route 476 or former Hokuriku line located in Kashimagari, Tsuruga city, Fukui prefecture with length of 87 m and width of 3.9 m. It was built and completed in 1893 (during Meiji era), and it is a Japan tangible cultural property heritage site (of building registered in February 2016).[1][2][3][4]

Kashimagari Tunnel
Kashimagari Tunnel built in 1893
Overview
LineJapan National Route 47
LocationTsuruga, Fukui
Coordinates35°39′46.5408″N 136°6′22.3338″E / 35.662928000°N 136.106203833°E / 35.662928000; 136.106203833
Statusactive
Operation
Opened1893
CharacterPedistrian
Technical
Line length87 m
No. of tracks2

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References

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  1. ^ Former Hokuriku Main Line tunnel group, Civil Engineering Society, 2014 Selection, Civil Engineering Heritage Site
  2. ^ "Kashimagari Tunnel". Japanese Gov. Nii Institute. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Kashimagari tunnel from bunka.go.jp site". Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Kashimagari Tunnel in Usogochi, Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture". Retrieved 14 October 2023.
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