Kokan-kyo Bridge

Kokan-kyo

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A beautiful stone bridge built by wealthy merchants during the Edo period. Designated as a nationally important cultural property, it continues to captivate people with its unchanging appearance.

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HighlightsNationally Designated Important Cultural Property
Beautiful Stone Arch
Historical Romance of Wealthy Merchants
Selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Bridges
Geopark Scenery

Basic Information

Address: Sugao, Mie-machi, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Oita

Access: 10 minutes by car from Mie-machi Station on the JR Hohi Main Line Show route

Op.Hours: 24 hours a day

Cld.Days: Open all year round

Fee: Free

INFO: There are several parking lots nearby.

HP: https://sato-no-tabi.jp/

Overview

Kokan-kyo Bridge, completed in 1824, was the largest stone bridge in Japan at the time. It was built by local wealthy merchants who invested their private funds to overcome a difficult part of the road connecting Mie town, which was part of the Usuki Domain, and Usuki Castle Town. 'Kokan' means a rainbow over a valley stream, and as the name suggests, it draws a beautiful arch. The bridge, which uses many cut stones of Aso welded tuff, is both sturdy and beautiful. It was designated as a nationally important cultural property in 1999. Automobiles were allowed to pass until 2003, but now only pedestrians are allowed. The area around the bridge is designated as the Oita Bungo-Ono Geopark, where you can enjoy the rich natural scenery.

Kokan-kyo Bridge

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