The Meiji Tunnel
The Meiji Tunnel, located on the Utsunoya Pass connecting Shizuoka City and Okabe-cho in Fujieda City, opened in 1876 (Meiji 9). Recognized as a valuable cultural heritage site from the Meiji era, it became the first active tunnel to be designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 1997 (Heisei 9), under the name “Meiji Utsunoya Tunnel.” It is also known as Japan’s first toll tunnel.
Themes
- The Meiji Tunnel
Basic Information
- Address
- Utsunoya, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 421-0105
- Telephone Number
- 054-251-5880 (Suruga Planning and Tourism Bureau)（(Suga Planning and Tourism Bureau)）
- Access
[Car]
Approximately 25 minutes from the Tomei Shizuoka Interchange[Public Transportation]
Take the "Chubu National Route" bus from JR Shizuoka Station for about 30 minutes, get off at "Utsunoya Iriguchi," and walk for about 15 minutes.
*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.
