Bridge Spots in Kumamoto Area

  • Amakusa Pearl Line (Amakusa Itsutsubashi)
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    Kumamoto Kamiamakusa Oyano-Matsushima
  • Marusuzu Bridge
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    Kumamoto Pref. Asogunminamiogunimachi Manganji
    A bridge located in Minamioguni Town, Aso County, Kumamoto Prefecture. Spanning the Kurokawa Onsen hot spring district, during the Yuakari event each year in winter, carved bamboo tubes lit from within and bamboo work lights are placed around the bridge. Many tourists come during the event to enjoy the magical sight of the lights reflecting off the river surface.
  • Tenmon Bridge (Bridge No. 1)
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    Kami Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Uki City
    "A bridge located a 30-minute drive from the Matsubase Interchange. Situated along National Route 266, the bridge is the first picturesque viewpoint along the Amakusa Pearl Line, a scenic driving route selection for inclusion in a list of Japan's 100 best roads. Connecting Kyushu and the islands of Amakusa, the bridge serves as the gateway to Amakusa. Its 300 meter span from pier to pier is the longest of the five Amakusa bridges, while its total length is 502 meters. Since it was opened in 1966, the bridge has contributed greatly to the development of many local industries and is also known as the ""bridge of dreams."" The view of the sun rising beyond the bridge, visible and photographable from the Shintenmon Bridge from fall through winter, is particularly stunning."
  • Tenjyo Bridge
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    Kumamoto Prefecture
  • Reidaikyo Bridge
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    Kumamoto Shimomashiki-gun Misatomachi Kiyomizu Toyotomi
    This stone bridge spans Funatsu Gorge, the most difficult to cross part of the main course of the Midori River, a body of water which was a key transportation hub in ancient times. 90-meters-long, the huge bridge is one of the largest single arch bridges in Japan. The bridge was built in 1847 primarily by the three brothers Usuke, Uichi, and Johachi in Taneyama Ishiku stonemason group. Designated a National Important Cultural Property, the bridge's appearance is both imposing and graceful. The bridge is lit up at night, enabling visitors to enjoy a magical side of the bridge quite different to how it looks during the daytime.
  • Umenoki Todoro Park Suspension Bridge
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    Kumamoto Yatsushiro-shi Izumimachi
    "A suspension bridge in Umenoki Todoro Park located deep in the mountains of Gokanosho. It's 116-meters long and at a height of 55-meters. Cross it and you can see Umenoki Todoro, a waterfall once known as the ""phantom falls."" It looks like a white ribbon and is made with a PC suspension method that doesn't rely on supplementary ropes or columns. This is the longest bridge of its type in Japan and the simple design has nothing to obstruct the view, so it feels as though you're walking in mid-air. It is also known as one of the best spots in the prefecture for viewing colorful autumn foliage."
  • Momigi Suspension Bridge
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    Kumamoto Yatsushiro-shi Izumimachi Momigi
    The name of two suspension bridges over the Kawabe River. The 72-meter long Ayatori Bridge is 35 meters above the river, and the lower Shakunage Bridge is 59 meters long and 17 meters above the river. The Ayatori Bridge was originally made of wisteria vines and bamboo and was used by the locals. In 1988 it was converted to its present from, made of local wood, including a chestnut main pillar, cherry wood railings, and cedar logs along the walkway. Shakunage Bridge was built in 1989. These two bridges have become leading Gokanosho tourist spots. In autumn tourists flock there for their splendid view of the valley. It's considered one of the prefecture's best spots to view the colored leaves.
  • Aso Choyo Ohashi
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    Kumamoto Aso-gun Minamiasomura
  • Ayunoseohashi
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    Kumamoto Pref. Kamimashikigunyamatochou Suge 488-1
  • Tsukinoura Bridge
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    Kumamoto Minamata-shi Tsukinoura
  • Miyaji Bridge
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    Kumamoto Amakusa-shi
  • Ushibuka Haiya Bridge
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    Kumamoto Prefecture
  • Shin Minamata Bridge
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    Kumamoto Minamata-shi Jinnai 1-chome
  • Tsunagi Ohashi
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    Kumamoto
  • Sagara Bridge
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    Kumamoto Kuma-gun Kumamura Sangaura
  • Tengu Bridge
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    Kumamoto Hitoyoshi-shi Nakagamimachi Okaki
  • Tsukizuki Ohashi
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    Kumamoto Pref. Hitoyoshishi Yaguromachi
  • Hitoyoshi Bridge
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    Kumamoto Hitoyoshi-shi Oikamimachi
  • Ohashi
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    Kumamoto Hitoyoshi-shi Shinmachi
  • Mizunote Bridge
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    Kumamoto Hitoyoshi-shi Itsukamachi

Kumamoto Areas

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Kumamoto lies in the center of Kyushu, a calm prefecture perfect for easy strolls around the historic center and lazy evenings in the natural hot springs at Kurokawa Onsen. For a slightly more strenuous activity, head to Mount Aso, whose surrounding hills offer hiking opportunities aplenty with views over the active volcano.

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