Former Maruyama Substation

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A magnificent red-brick power station built in the Meiji era to power trains climbing the steep Usui Pass. Its castle-like appearance set against the green forest makes it a stunning industrial heritage site.

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012【国重要文化財】旧丸山変電所 4年ぶりの内部公開【安中市】

Annaka City

Former Maruyama Substation

Address: Matsuida-machi Yokokawa, Annaka City, Gunma
Website: https://www.antrip.jp/
Operator: Annaka City Tourism Organization

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Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park

A railway theme park built on a former locomotive depot. It houses a massive collection of vintage trains and even offers the rare opportunity to drive a real electric locomotive (reservation required).

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Mt. Myogi

One of Japan's three most unusual scenic sights, famous for its jagged peaks and dramatic rock formations. It offers fantastic hiking trails and breathtaking autumn foliage that paints the rugged cliffs in vivid colors.

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Kumano Kotai-jinja Shrine

A unique spiritual spot located on the border between Nagano and Gunma Prefectures, with the boundary line running directly through the center of the shrine. It is famous for its ancient "Shinano-ki" tree, estimated to be over 850 years old, which is a popular "power spot" for health and luck. Visitors can enjoy the rare experience of visiting two shrines in one and admire the stunning views from the nearby Usui Pass. It is a mystical destination where ancient mythology and natural energy coexist in a peaceful mountain setting.

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Usui Pass

Once a formidable mountain pass, now a scenic destination. The iconic "Megane Bridge" is a masterpiece of Meiji-era brick engineering, surrounded by forest trails that offer a nostalgic journey through history.

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