明治トンネル

There are four tunnels lined up, spanning across present-day Shizuoka City and Fujieda City: the Meiji, Taisho, Showa, and Heisei eras.

The Meiji-era tunnel, which we visited this time, is the only one where vehicle traffic is not permitted. It stands as a valuable remnant of brick construction and holds the distinction of being the first tunnel registered as a tangible cultural property by the national government.

The Meiji tunnel, which opened in 1876, collapsed due to a fire and subsequent repairs, and is now 203 meters long, 4 meters wide, and 3.9 meters high.