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Made it to the legendary Kintai Bridge, one of Japan’s three famous bridges!
The five connected wooden arches are unbelievably beautiful. It’s an architectural marvel built without a single nail.
After crossing the bridge, we took the ropeway up to Iwakuni Castle, where you can look out over the stunning panoramic view of the entire bridge and the Nishiki River.
If you’re visiting Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, you definitely shouldn’t miss Kintai Bridge, known as one of Japan’s Three Famous Bridges and one of its Three Unique Bridges. This five-arch wooden bridge has more than 300 years of history. Spanning the Nishiki River, it still stands strong today and showcases Japan’s refined traditional craftsmanship with its nail-free and rivet-free construction.
On a nice day, you can see Iwakuni Shrine in the distance on the hillside, or walk down to the riverbed to admire the graceful curves and wooden structure of the five arches from different angles. The surrounding old town, park, and local food also make it well worth another visit!
The bridge looks stunning at night when it's lit up. The lights really bring out its beautiful and charming appearance.
Walking across the bridge over the riverbed and taking in the natural scenery in the distance feels really relaxing.
This wave-shaped wooden bridge is built without a single nail. It really shows off the amazing skills of Japanese craftsmen.
This bridge is built with some seriously impressive engineering!
The unique wooden bridge structure attracts lots of visitors. There are some temporary stalls by the bridge selling drinks and fruit, and you can also take a cable car nearby.
It's a really unique arch bridge with stone piers and a fully wooden structure. The construction is quite complex, and it's known as one of Japan's three most famous bridges.
