Around the Keage (蹴上) station of subway line, there are many historic spots related to the Biwako-sosui (琵琶湖疎水, Lake Biwa canal), such as the Keage Incline (蹴上インクライン), a tunnel called Nejiri-Manpo (ねじりまんぽ) and other brick-made Western style buildings.

Nejiri-Manpo is a tunnel under the Keage Incline, whose bricks are lined in a spiral for the purpose of fortification. The tunnel greets its visitors with cold fresh air, inviting us to the cluster of mysterious historic heritage.

Akane Kibune
Kyoto Expert Certification 1st Grade

URL:

http://www.kyoto-okazaki.jp/spot/spnjmp

Access:
Keage station, Kyoto subway Tozai line

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