Kokonoe “Yume” Otsurihashi

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Kokonoe “Yume” Otsurihashi

Experience the thrilling aerial walk on the 173-meter-high, 390-meter-long bridge.

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This is a large, 777-meter-high suspension bridge for sightseeing that spans the Kyusuikei Valley near the Kumamoto Prefecture border at the foot of the Kuju Mountain Range. The 173-meter-high, 390-meter-long suspension bridge, Japan's tallest pedestrian bridge, offers a thrilling view of the surrounding valley and is a popular observation spot.

After two and a half years of building, the bridge was completed in 2006. The name "Kokonoe “Dream” Suspension Bridge" was selected from a public competition. The two main wires supporting the bridge are made up of seven 53-mm-diameter wires, and are designed to withstand 1,800 adult passengers weighing 65 kg each. Kokonoe Town raised the entire construction cost of around 2 billion yen on its own, with no subsidies from the national or prefectural governments. In 2017, more than 10 million people visited the bridge.

From the bridge, visitors can view the “Shindo-no-Taki” Falls and Medaki Falls, which have been selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan. There is also a “thrill spot” in the middle of the bridge, a small glass window that allows visitors to see down to the bottom of the valley, 173 meters below, and take pictures.

Highlights

  • It is the highest pedestrian suspension bridge in Japan with a height of 173 meters.
  • The Odaki “Shindo-no-Taki” Falls have been selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan.
  • Visitors can look down through the “thrill spot” in the middle of the bridge.
  • The Kyusuikei Valley’s autumn hues are spectacular in the fall.
  • Pets and umbrellas are not permitted. (Pet care service and lockers are available)

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  • Visitors can enjoy a vast 360° panoramic view from the bridge.

    Visitors can enjoy a vast 360° panoramic view from the bridge.

  • A popular tourist attraction in Kyusuikei Valley, especially during the holidays.

    A popular tourist attraction in Kyusuikei Valley, especially during the holidays.

  • It is built to withstand wind speeds of 65m/s and a magnitude 7 earthquake.

    It is built to withstand wind speeds of 65m/s and a magnitude 7 earthquake.

  • The snowy winter scenery is fantastic.

    The snowy winter scenery is fantastic.

  • The scenery during the fall foliage is the most beautiful.

    The scenery during the fall foliage is the most beautiful.

Reviews

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  • Teresa Chuang

    日本第一也是最高的行人吊橋,環顧四周景色風貌還真的不錯。

  • 謝美鳳

    從橋上往下看真的令人心生畏懼,兩邊四周的風景也是真的不錯!

  • 陳之凱

    這座吊橋出乎意料的高,心臟不夠力的人最好不要嘗試。

Details

Name in Japanese
九重“夢”大吊橋
Postal Code
879-4911
Address
1208 Tano, Oaza, Kokonoe-machi, Kusu-gun, Oita
Telephone
0973-73-3800
Business Hours
8:30am-5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
Holiday
Open every day
Admission Fee
Adults 500 yen, Elementary school students 200 yen, pre-schoolers: Free
Directions
Take the Kokonoe Town Community Bus from JR Bungo-Nakamura Station to Otsurihashi-Nakamura bus stop.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)