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横浜線は八王子に集められた生糸を横浜港へ運ぶために、1908(明治41)年に開通しました。鉄道が通るまでは、馬の背に載せて横浜港まだ運んだ「絹の道」がありました。
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Sagamihara digital archives
This is the digital archive of Sagamihara City.
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Sagamihara City
Sagamihara City is a designated city located in the northern part of Kanagawa Prefecture with a population of approximately 720,000. It boasts high convenience, being only an hour from central Tokyo, while also offering a "perfect mix of urban life and nature," where residents can feel close to rivers and mountains. Twelve institutions, including the public archives, museums, and libraries, collaborate to operate the "Sagamihara Digital Archive," which digitizes the city's materials and other resources, making them searchable and accessible to the public.
Last updated
July 30, 2026