Technical Tour

Technical Tour 1

Date : Wednesday afternoon, September 17, 2025 (tentative)

Himeji Castle

It's one of the twelve existing castle towers in Japan which has been preserved since it was built in 1609.

Buildings built in the early Edo period still remain, and many of them are designated as national treasures, and it was also chosen to be one of the first World Heritage Site in Japan in 1993.

Because of its elegant and white appearance, it is called "Shirasagi Castle", which looks like a white egret spreading its wings.

　　

Technical Tour 2

Date : Friday afternoon, September 19, 2025 (tentative)

The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge

Go to the top of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, one of the world‘s largest suspension bridges!
300 meters high with a 360-degree panoramic view!

The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, also nicknamed "Pearl Bridge," is the longest suspension bridge in the world with a length of 3911 meters and a main span of 1991 meters, connecting Kobe and Awaji City.

Its main tower is 298.3meters above sea-level. It is the fifth tallest structure in Japan after Tokyo Ski Tree, Tokyo Tower and others, though it is still a lot taller than Kobe Port Tower.