Overview
Twin Arch 138 is an observation tower 138 metres tall in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture. Both its name and its height derive from the 'Ichinomiya san-pachi market' (the market held on days ending in three and eight). Reading the place name Ichinomiya as 'ichi-1, mi-3, ya-8' is described as a secondary play on words.
Highlights
- ●An observation tower 138 metres tall
- ●A name and height derived from the 'Ichinomiya san-pachi market'
- ●A wordplay reading Ichinomiya as '1, 3, 8'
- ●The exterior of a tower measuring 60 metres in width
History
The tower's name and its height of 138 metres were both drawn from the local 'Ichinomiya san-pachi market'. The reading of Ichinomiya as 'ichi-1, mi-3, ya-8' is said to be only a secondary play on words. The structure was built as an observation tower in the city of Ichinomiya.
Access
It stands in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, and can be reached using local public transport serving the surrounding district.
Best season
As it centres on an observation tower, it can be visited year-round. The views are said to be especially clear in seasons when the air is crisp.
Map
35.3577, 136.8091 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Ascend the observation tower, which stands 138 metres tall
- 2Enjoy views over the surroundings from the observation floor
- 3Take in the exterior of the arch-shaped tower, 60 metres wide
- 4Reflect on the name, drawn from the 'Ichinomiya san-pachi market'
Did you know?
💡 Its name and height of 138 metres both derive from the 'Ichinomiya san-pachi market'.
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