
What does this catchphrase mean, "a town where you can meet two universes?" [Takine-cho, Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture]
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Takine-cho, Tamura City, located almost in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, has the catchphrase a town where you can meet two universes This time we will introduce the mystery of Takine Town, hidden in the underground and the sky.
What is Takine Town, a town where you can meet two universes?

Takine-cho, Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture is a town located on the Abukuma Plateau and has a rich natural environment. The eastern part of the town is lined with mountains of 1,000m above sea level, and many people in particular know the name of Mt. Otakine Sendaidaira, located on the western slope of Mt. Otakine, is a view spot with a panoramic view of the townscape below. It can also be used for camping and hiking.
Agriculture is also thriving with the cool climate of the plateau and the rich water produced by the mountains. We process mountain grapes grown in the town and produce jams, juices, wine and more.
One of the catchphrases that convey the charm of Takine Town is a town where you can meet two universes Two universes...? You can't help but scratch your head.
In fact, the two universes refer to famous spots in Takine Town.
- Spots where you can meet underground space: two limestone caves
- Spots where you can meet the universe in the sky: Observatory
We will explain each in detail.
Underground universe: A limestone cave that lets you feel the breath of the ancient Earth
In Takine Town, there are two limestone caves: Abukuma Cave " and " Irimizu Cave
Abukuma Cave is a place where you can experience the beauty of nature's sculpture

The total length of the Abukuma Cave is 4,218.3m. Of these, 600m is open to the public. It is characterized by the fact that you can see a wide variety of stalactites, including stalactites that stretch from the ceiling and stalagmites that stretch from the floor.

Takine Goten the largest hall in the cave , boasts a rare stalactite that can only be seen in the Abukuma Cave. The names are given to represent each of the characteristics, such as crystal curtains, shields, and cave corals.
The hall " The World of the Moon " has a light-dimmer system for stage production, highlighting its fantastic appearance. It is apparently the first time that this system was introduced in a Japanese limestone cave.
You can see up close the grand artwork, which has been drastically drizzled and dripped by the groundwater's own phagocytosis. The general course takes about 40 minutes, so one of the attractions is that it is easy to visit. The cool inside the cave doesn't feel hot even in the middle of summer. It seems like it can also be used as a summer leisure activity.
Abukuma-do <Information>
- Facility name: Abukuma-do
- Address: 1 Sugaya Higashi Busan, Takine-cho, Tamura-shi, Fukushima Prefecture 963-3601
- Phone number: 024-778-2125
- Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 (8:30-16:30 from 12/12 to 16:30)
- Regular holidays: Open all year round
- URL: https://abukumado.com/
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Irimizu limestone cave that tickles your spirit of adventure

Irimizu limestone cave is a limestone cave with a total length of about 900m. It was discovered in 1927 and has been investigated for many years since. There are many deformed stalactites in the cave, and are also designated as nationally designated natural monuments.
The biggest feature of Irimizu limestone cave is its natural flavor and interior environment. Water flows inside the limestone cave, and you have to go deeper until you go through the water. Therefore, there are courses in the cave, which only sees the general tourist cave, which is not wet, and course B, which goes up to areas where water flows. Further deeper, you will need to join a guide for course C, where you can see all the public parts of Irimizu limestone cave.
The way he travels through the water through the narrow cave is like a "cave exploration" depicted in fantasy. It will be an experience that will tickle your sense of adventure. The official website provides detailed explanations on the precautions and preparations for each course, so please refer to them.
Irimizu limestone cave <Information>
- Facility name: Irimizu limestone cave
- Address: Oroku89-3, Sugaya, Takine-cho, Tamura-shi, Fukushima Prefecture 963-3601
- Phone number: 0247-78-3393
- Reception hours: Course A 8:30-4:30 / Course B 8:30-15:30
- URL: https://www.irimizu.com/home
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Space in the Sky: "Star Village Astronomical Observatory" that touches the brilliance of the sky
Takine Town is also famous for its starry sky. Because there is little light on the ground, you can see a starry sky that looks like it's falling out. Hoshinomura Astronomical Observatory a spot where you can feel the starry sky, which is beautiful enough to the naked eye, up close The facility includes an observatory, a planetarium building and a kiosk corner.
The observatory has the largest 650mm caseglen reflective telescope in Fukushima Prefecture. In addition, solar-specific telescopes are also useful, allowing you to observe Venus and the Moon. The excitement of seeing distant nebulaes and galaxies that cannot be seen with the naked eye is exceptional. On nighttime public days, you can see something different from the daytime.
Hoshinomura Observatory <Information>
- Facility name: Hoshinomura Astronomical Observatory
- Address: 60-1 Kamimata Nukazuka, Takine-cho, Tamura-shi, Fukushima Prefecture 963-3602
- Phone number: 024-778-3638
- Business hours: 9:00-17:00
- Closed: Every Tuesday
- URL: https://www.city.tamura.lg.jp/soshiki/20/
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"Two Universes" you can meet in Takine Town
This time, we explained about Two Universes
In Takine Town, there are two contrasting universes: the mysterious "stalactite cave" that spreads underground, and the "observatory" that connects to the universe in the sky. Experiences from two universes will be irreplaceable memories. Please use this as a tip when enjoying leisure activities in Takine Town.