A Taisho-Era Concrete Tunnel on the Old Coast Road
The Matsusaka Tunnel (松坂隧道) is a concrete tunnel on a former trunk road of 1921 in Uchizuma, Mugi Town, Kaifu District, Tokushima Prefecture, and was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure) on September 10, 2010 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a concrete tunnel 87 metres long and 5.8 metres wide; registration number 36-0084.
A Straight Tunnel with a Three-Centred Arch
The Matsusaka Tunnel is a structure of the former trunk road that runs near the coast of south-eastern Shikoku (Agency for Cultural Affairs). It is a straight tunnel 87 metres long and 5.8 metres wide, built entirely of concrete.
The arch is three-centred, and the portals and part of the lining are finished in mortar (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Why It Was Registered
The Agency notes it as an example of a concrete tunnel of the Taisho period, and registered it for its contribution to the historic landscape.
What to Look For
Look for the three-centred arch of the portal and its mortar finish (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
It is owned by Mugi Town (Agency for Cultural Affairs). No official information on access was found.
Q&A
- When was the tunnel built?
- In 1921 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- How long is it?
- 87 metres long and 5.8 metres wide.
- What shape is the arch?
- Three-centred.
- What road was it on?
- The former trunk road along the south-east coast of Shikoku.
- When was the Matsusaka Tunnel registered?
- On September 10, 2010 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Matsusaka Tunnel (松坂隧道) |
|---|---|
| Location | Uchizuma, Mugi Town, Kaifu District, Tokushima Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Registered 2010/09/10 (Heisei 22) |
| Quantity | 1 structure |
| Dimensions | Concrete, 87 m long, 5.8 m wide |
| Owner | Mugi Town |
| Public Access | No official information on access |
References
- Matsusaka Tunnel (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/101/00008379
Last verified: 2026.10.23