Wow~ This is my first time seeing a travel experience like this! From the photos, it looks like the route maintenance workers take. I wonder if your legs would get shaky climbing all the way to the top?
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Seto Ohashi Bridge Tower-Top Experience
Views of the island-dotted Seto Inland Sea from the top of the Seto Ohashi Bridge tower
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The Seto Ohashi Bridge connects Okayama Prefecture on Honshu with Kagawa Prefecture on Shikoku. This vital transportation infrastructure carries both road and rail traffic and consists of several types of bridges, including suspension, cable-stayed, and truss bridges. On the Kita Bisan-Seto Bridge, part of the Seto Ohashi Bridge, visitors can climb to the top of a bridge tower. Take in the spectacular views of the island-dotted Seto Inland Sea from 175 meters above the water.
The 2024 Seto Ohashi Bridge Sky Tour schedule has not yet been determined. Once the schedule is finalized, details will be announced on the Seto Ohashi Bridge Sky Tour website and elsewhere.
Highlights
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Take in spectacular views from the top of a bridge tower, 175 meters above the water.
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If the timing is right, see a passing train up close from the maintenance walkway.
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After the tour, stop by the udon restaurant and souvenir shops at Yoshima Parking Area.
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Photos
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The Kita Bisan-Seto Bridge viewed from Yoshima. The tour climbs the tower in the foreground.
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The tour begins with an overview in a meeting room. With helmets and safety vests on, everyone is ready to go.
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Head toward the anchorage while listening to fascinating stories about the challenges faced during construction.
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Inside the anchorage are exhibits explaining how the Seto Ohashi Bridge was built.
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Seeing a train from the maintenance walkway is an experience found only on the Seto Ohashi Bridge.
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After exiting the elevator and climbing about 10 meters, you finally reach the top of the tower.
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The view toward Honshu. In addition to the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea, the bridge’s sweeping curves further enhance the scenery.
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The illuminated bridge viewed from Yoshima is also impressive.Photo courtesy of Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Expressway Company Limited
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are coin-operated lockers available?
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No, lockers are not available.
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What should I wear?
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Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily and covers most of your skin.
Do not wear skirts, dress shoes, high heels, sandals, or similar footwear.
Please also review the precautions on the website.
Seto Ohashi Bridge Sky Tour Website: Tour Precautions
https://www.jb-honshi.co.jp/skytour/condition.pdf
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Can I participate without a reservation?
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No. Advance reservations are required.
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What should I be careful of during the tour?
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Be extremely careful not to drop anything.
For your safety, please follow the tour guide’s instructions.
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Are there any restrictions on what I can bring?
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You must participate in the tour with both hands free and nothing in your hands.
Cameras, smartphones, and similar items must be secured with a neck strap and worn around your neck.
Neck straps are available to borrow.
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Can I take photos and videos during the tour?
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You may only use cameras and smartphones that are secured to your body with a neck strap or similar device.
Do not remove the neck strap while taking photos or videos.
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Is the tour canceled if it rains?
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The tour will be held in light rain.
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Experience Information
- Experience
- Seto Ohashi Bridge Tower-Top Experience
- Name in Japanese
- 瀬戸中央自動車道 与島パーキングエリア内 スカイツアー事務局（サービス施設棟2階会議室）
- Address
- 587 Yoshimacho, Sakaide, Kagawa 762-0071 (meeting point)
- Phone
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078-291-1077
(Hours: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. / 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.) - Hours and Tour Dates
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Morning tour (from 9:10 a.m.), afternoon tour (from 1:10 p.m.)
See the website for tour dates.
Check-in begins 10 minutes before the tour. - Payment Method
- Advance payment by credit card
- Price Range
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¥6,000
Round-trip transportation to Yoshima Parking Area is not included. - Group Capacity
- 24 participants per morning and afternoon tour (minimum of 6 participants required)
- Multilingual Support
- English, Simplified Chinese, and Korean
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)