Looking down from the bridge, you get an amazing view of the gorge. You're surrounded by lush green trees and wide open nature. It's especially stunning in the fall, when the leaves change color—the whole valley is wrapped in golden and fiery red foliage. The scenery is just so beautiful.
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Jogakura Bridge
One of Japan’s largest deck-arch bridges, offering magnificent views of the Hakkōda Mountains.
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Located within Towada-Hachimantai National Park, Jogakura Bridge spans the Jogakura Gorge along the National Route 394 bypass. With a total length of about 360 meters and an arch span of roughly 255 meters, it is one of Japan’s largest deck-arch bridges. Standing approximately 122 meters above the gorge, the view looking down into the valley below is nothing short of breathtaking.
From the bridge, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the Hakkōda Mountain Range, Mount Iwaki, and even the city of Aomori. The scenery changes dramatically with the seasons-lush greenery in summer, snowy landscapes in winter, and most spectacularly, the vibrant autumn foliage. During fall, the mountains transform into a vast panorama of reds and yellows, creating a stunning sight that leaves a lasting impression.
The gorge’s rock walls consist of columnar joints formed from quartz andesite created by volcanic activity roughly 10 million years ago, and the stream below is highly acidic, making it uninhabitable for fish. This untouched natural environment-beautiful yet harsh-adds to the area’s mystique.
Parking and rest areas are available at both ends of the bridge, making it an ideal stop during a scenic drive.
Highlights
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One of Japan’s longest deck-arch bridges.
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The view from 122 meters above the gorge is truly spectacular.
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Enjoy untouched natural scenery that changes beautifully with the seasons.
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Especially recommended in autumn, when the mountains turn brilliant shades of red and yellow.
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Colorful autumn foliage creates a truly breathtaking view
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From spring to summer, the area transforms into a vast panorama of greenery
Official FAQs
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?)
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Sorry, we don’t.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No free Wi-Fi available.
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Are there restrooms nearby?
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Yes. There is one restroom on each side of the bridge-Aomori side and Kuroishi side. (In winter, only the Aomori-side restroom is available.)
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Are there any smoking areas?
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Not available.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 城ヶ倉大橋
- Postal Code
- 030-0111
- Address
- Minamiarakawayama, Arakawa, Aomori City, Aomori
- Telephone
- 017-728-0200
- Closed
- Free to walk (The bridge is closed at night during winter period)
- Business Hours
- Walk anytime
- Admission
- Free
- Access
- From JR Aomori Station, take the JR bus, get off at Jogakura-onsen Bus stop and walk about 30 minutes.
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)