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Umihotaru Parking Area

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A unique man-made island parking area in Tokyo Bay offering 360-degree views and a transition between tunnel and bridge.

Umihotaru Parking Area
Kentagon CC BY-SA 3.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A parking area on a man-made island within the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line.
  • Connects an undersea tunnel from Kawasaki with a bridge from Kisarazu.
  • Serves as a site for a marine radar and a specialized fire station.
  • Allows drivers to perform a U-turn and return to their starting direction.

What to see

  • A massive cutter face monument located on the first floor.
  • A 360-degree observation deck overlooking the surrounding bay.
  • A landmark beacon used to guide aircraft landing at Haneda Airport.
  • A foot bath facility available for visitors to use.
  • Panoramic views designated as a Japan Night View Heritage site.

When to go

  • Visit at night to experience the designated Japan Night View Heritage scenery.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Umihotaru Parking Area Open in Google Maps

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