Japan Midokoro / Saitama Prefecture / Midori-ku / Minuma Tsūsen-bori
Midori-ku, Saitama Prefecture · Historic Site
Minuma Tsūsen-bori
- Nearest stationHigashi-Urawa Station 0.8 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Minuma Tsūsen-bori (見沼通船堀) is Japan's oldest canal with a lock system. Built during the Edo period, it is located in what is now part of the cities of Saitama and Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
From the Wikipedia article “Minuma Tsūsen-bori” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Minuma Tsūsen-bori. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Midori-ku, Saitama Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Higashi-Urawa Station, 0.8 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 4 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Minuma Tsūsen-bori?
- Higashi-Urawa Station. It is 0.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Minuma Tsūsen-bori a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Urawa Museum of Traditional Architecture: 京浜にけ (CC BY-SA 3.0), NHK Archives: あばさー (Public domain), Kawaguchi Science Museum: Abasaa (Public domain), Saitama Municipal Urawa Museum: Wiiii (CC BY-SA 3.0), Saitama Municipal Youth Astronomical Museum: Ebiebi2 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Old House of the Bando Family (Minuma Kurashikku-Kan): 妖精書士 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
