Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Kaikyo Yume Tower

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Kaikyo Yume Tower, 153 metres in height, is located in the port of Shimonoseki as part of a complex including convention and exhibition areas.

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Finished 1n 1996 and designed by NTT Power & Buildings, fast elevators whisk you up to the observation platform inside the towers sphere at 143 metres.

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The tower is covered with more than 8,000 panes of glass, and at night is illuminated by more than 600 lights.

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Kaikyo Yume Tower is open 364 days a year, closing only on the 4th Saturday in January. It opens at 9:30am and closes at 9:30pm

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Entrance is 600yen for adults and 300 for kids. The tower is a short walk from Shimonoseki Station.

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