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Sakaide Artificial Ground

A multi-layered urban structure born during Japan’s period of rapid economic growth. On rainy days, the relationships between roofs, corridors, and levels become especially clear.

At first glance, you might wonder, “Is this really a sightseeing spot?”
But once you start walking, it becomes clear that Sakaide Artificial Ground was a seriously envisioned “city of the future,” designed during the high-growth era.
Housing, walkways, shops, and plazas are stacked in vertical layers,
and most areas are covered—making it surprisingly easy to explore even on rainy days.
This is not a place to admire scenery from afar, but an experience of stepping inside the structure itself.