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Old Nogeyama Park Pool and Mysterious Tunnel
Last Updated September 10, 2024
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At present, the Nogeyama Park Pool has been abolished.
71.Old Nogeyama Park Pool and Mysterious Tunnel (near 14 of Oimatsucho 20)
It is now on the edge of the Nogeyama Park, but it used to be a little bit, and it was born as a fountain pond when the Japan Trade Expo was held in Yokohama in 1949. After the exhibition, it turned into a competition pool and served as the 4th National Athletic Meet Summer Swimming Pool for that year.
Of course, they are still active, and both adults and children enjoy splashing under the sunshine of summer every year.
By the way, near the back gate of an elementary school near here, he encountered a huge tunnel while digging an air raid shelter during the war. It was said that he gave up in about 200 meters, but there was a violent sound of water, and there were various theories such as Michio Ota's loophole and a place for monk training, but no one confirmed it.
Bun, picture Tai Hasegawa (presidency of the Nishi Ward Cultural Association Kitora Association)
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