Chippubetsu Centennial Memorial Tower - Hokkaido
Chippubetsu Centennial Memorial Tower ( 秩父別町 開基百年記念塔 ) is the tower to commemorate Chippubetsu’s 100th anniversary. It is located at 2-Jo 1-Chome 2085 in the town of Chippubetsu in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Chippubetsu Centennial Memorial Tower Chippubetsu Centennial Memorial Tower details Standing tall at 30.46 meters (100 feet), the Chippubetsu Centennial Memorial Tower serves as a symbol of Chippubetsu's resilience and progress over the past century. Built in 1994 to commemorate the town's centennial anniversary, it stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of its founding. Chippubetsu Centennial Memorial Tower - Chippubetsu town, Hokkaido Prefecture At the pinnacle of the tower lies a remarkable Dutch-made swinging bell, weighing an impressive 2.8 tons. This bell, one of the largest in Japan , adorns the tower's summit and rings out four times a day, echoing across the town and countryside, marking the passage of time with its melodious chimes. Chippubetsu Ce