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Let's be more moved - turn a trip of sights into a trip of feeling!
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TAMURA
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| Free estimates Free travel consultation |
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| #07L101 |
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| ABUKUMA Cave |
one of leading limestone caves in Japan |
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Abukuma Cave was discovered by chance in 1969 during limestone mining. It is one of Japan's leading limestone caves, with a total length of 4,218.3 meters and 600 meters public section, and is home to a wide variety of stalactites. The beauty of nature's creation over time fascinates visitors. The average temperature inside the cave is around 14°C, and since it does not fluctuate much throughout the year, wine is also stored there. Part of Abukuma Cave is a tourist cave, with a 600 meters general course and a 120 mmeers exploration course. The Fureaikan (contact house) named "Hoshi no Mura Fureaikan" and the Observatory named "Hoshi no Mura Astronomical Observatory" are both maintained as a single facility in the area. |
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| #07L201 |
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| MUSHI MUSHI (insect & insect) Land |
insect museum |
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This insect theme park (insect museum) opened in 1991. It touts itself as "only insect paradise in Japan." Tamura City is a town with a thriving tobacco leaf production industry, and the idea started when many rhinoceros beetle larvae were discovered growing in the leaf mold used as fertilizer for tobacco leaves. The resident staff will not only carefully explain everything from how to raise insects to their ecology, but also provide time to interact directly with the insects on display and the rhinoceros beetles that are kept free-roaming in a natural environment. Barbecue facilities and accommodation are also available. |
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| #07L202 |
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| ONINGYOUSAMA (Mr./Ms. Doll) |
large god |
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A god of protection against evil. A large god made of straw is enshrined
here as a talisman. It is said that this was erected as a talisman to prevent
evil spirits from entering the villages after the spread of a deadly disease
during the Edo period. There are doll Jizo statues all over the Tohoku
region, but this doll's unique feature is that it is this too large. It
is about 4 meters tall, holds a naginata and a sword, and spreads its arms
as if blocking the way. Its face has the expression of a great demon, glaring
to stop anything bad from entering from outside. There are three dolls
in the city, each with a different expression. The clothes of the dolls
are changed every April. |
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