Ichinomiya Tower Park - stock photo

The 138-meter high Twin Arch observation tower was built in honor of Ichinomiya city. In fact, 138 can be read in Japanese as ichi- (no) -mi-ya and hence the name. It is the highest arch-style tower in Asia and contains a viewing platform 100 meters above the ground. The view from the observation deck is spectacular with an impressive view of the surrounding area including the Japan Alps, Nobi Plain and Nagoya. The park also has a small collection of kochia, also known as summer cypress. It is a type of large herb that grows in shrubs about 90 centimeters high. During the fall they assume a bright red color lending the name "Burning Bush