Insulator Museum, Fusō

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The Insulator Museum of the firm NGK Insulators, located in Japan, is the only ceramics museum of porcelain insulators in the world. The museum contains some unique items, including a "pin insulator for communication" manufactured in 1875 that is believed to be the oldest domestic Japanese insulator. It has "approximately 5000 pieces of insulators and maintenance tools from 21 countries.. and 57 manufacturers." About 300 pieces are on display at any one time. It also has a detailed and informative display on the material, processes and applications. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°17'20"N, 136°56'31"E

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Insulator Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Meiji-mura, Menard Art Museum, Lake Iruka, Ajiyoshi Futagoyama Kofun.

4.4 miNE
Historically significant buildings
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Museum, Art museum
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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Archaeological site
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Sport, Sport venue
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Park, Mountain
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City, Area
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1.7 miW
City, Area
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Area
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Area
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