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A beautifully designed bridge that serves as the grand entrance to the sacred Nikko.
The World Heritage site "Shrines and Temples of Nikko" in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, consists of the Futarasan Shrine, Toshogu Shrine, Rinno-ji Temple, and the surrounding archaeological sites. The Shinkyo Bridge, also known as "Yamasuge's Snake Bridge" or "Sacred Bridge", spans the entrance and is one of the cultural properties that constitute the World Heritage site. It is also designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
According to a mystical legend, Shodo Shonin, who founded Nikko Mountain at the end of the Nara period, was obstructed by the raging torrent of the Daiya River. He burned a Goma (ritual fire) and prayed for divine protection. In response, the deity Jinja Daio appeared and released two snakes that transformed into a bridge with Yamasuge (mountain sedges) growing from their backs.
The bridge was reconstructed in its current beautiful form in 1638 and was used only for religious ceremonies and Shogun's visits for a long time. However, it has been open to the general public since 1973.
It is sometimes counted as one of the three great eccentric bridges of Japan, along with the Saruhashi Bridge in Yamanashi Prefecture and the Kintai Bridge in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
The bridge in harmony with nature
Autumn Shinkyo Bridge
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
We provide pamphlets in Japanese and English. The signboards are in English, Chinese (traditional and simplified), and Thai.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
There is free Wi-Fi provided by Nikko City.
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Are coin lockers available?
There are no coin lockers. However, there are some available in nearby souvenir shops.
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Are there restrooms available?
There are public toilets provided by Nikko City nearby.
清澈的河水加上紅色的橋風景絕美，周邊的人群比橋上的人還多。
雖然說使用者付費，但是一條短短的10米橋樑走過去不用1分鐘，收費$300日幣有這個價值嗎？
日本三大奇橋之一，走上橋還要另外收費，周邊逛逛拍照即可。
超美的!!! 一生一定要去一次的景點
跟家人朋友一起去 可以拍超多網美照(笑
下次還會想再來~
