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A thrilling tour to view a panorama from the top of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Tower.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is the world’s largest suspension bridge connecting Kobe City, Hyogo and Awaji Island. This 3,911m-long bridge is suspended with the 300m-tall main tower. There is a tour to go up to the top of Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge Tower to look over Kobe’s cityscape and Awaji Island.
To attend the tour, you can start at the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge’s anchor block on the Awaji Island side, which is right next to the roadside station Awaji. First, watch the instruction video about climbing up to the tower, then put on the protective straps and a helmet. When you are ready, start walking on the maintenance path that goes over 40m above sea level, heading for the tower top. Your guide is an engineer who worked on the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge’s construction. You will walk on the path which was actually used for maintenance, while listening to the pro explaining the technology and history of the bridge - one-of-a-kind experience.
After walking on the path for 1km, you will reach the top! Get on an elevator and pass the ceiling door to meet the spectacular view at 300m above sea level - Kobe’s cityscape, Awaji Island, Seto Inland Sea or even Abeno Harukas on a clear day.
Immerse yourself in a moving experience of getting into the usually-prohibited place and see the exquisite harmonious view of the suspension bridge and ocean.
*The information provided is based on the event details as of 2023.
Information regarding the 2024 event will be announced as soon as it is confirmed on the official website of "Akashi Kaikyo Bridge World" and other relevant platforms.
A view from the Roadside Station Awaji. The concrete structure on the left is the 350,000-ton anchor block
Gather inside the anchor block, where you get instructed about the tour and watch a video on the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge’s construction
Climb the stairs to the height equaling to a 10-story building
The guides talking about the bridge are former engineers involved in its construction
Avoid the dangerous edges of the maintenance path and walk in the middle
The view from the maintenance path is fascinating. The breeze comes freely and you are in the shade for a comfortable walk
Arriving at the tower top finally. After the toil on 171 stairs and 1km climbing, the joy of seeing the beauty is incredible
Kobe’s cityscape looked down from the tower on the Awaji Island side. Graceful arch of the cables on both sides
At the top of every hour, the bridge shines in rainbow colors, and in gem colors every 30 minutes (Photo credits: Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Expressway Company)
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
Sorry, we don’t.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
Not available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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What types of clothing do you recommend?
Please come in moveable, non-revealing clothing.
Please avoid where skirts, sandals, high heels, etc.
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What should I know for this tour?
Be very careful not to drop any of your belongings.
Please follow the tour guide’s instructions to ensure your safety.
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Is there any limit to what we can bring?
Please prepare so that you can have two free hands (nothing you have to hold) during the tour.
Please secure any cameras, smartphones, etc. with a neck strap.
(You can borrow a neck strap.)
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Can we take photos or videos during the tour?
Only using the camera/smartphone that’s secured to you by neck strap.
Please be sure not to remove the strap from your neck when filming.
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Will it be cancelled for rain?
The tour will go on if only light rain.
