Japan Midokoro / Yamaguchi Prefecture / Iwakuni / Kintai Bridge
Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture · Place of Scenic Beauty
Kintai Bridge
- Nearest stationKawanishi Station 1.2 km
- DesignationPlace of Scenic Beauty
- Year1673 (founded)
Kintai Bridge (錦帯橋, Kintai-kyō) is a historical wooden arch bridge in the city of Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The pedestrian bridge was built in 1673, spanning the Nishiki River in a series of five wooden arches.
From the Wikipedia article “Kintai Bridge” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kintai Bridge. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kawanishi Station, 1.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Year | 1673 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kintai Bridge?
- Kawanishi Station. It is 1.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kintai Bridge a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Place of Scenic Beauty.
- When was Kintai Bridge founded?
- In 1673.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kikkawa Historical Museum: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Iwakuni Chōkokan: Asturio Cantabrio (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kashiwabara Museum: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Iwakuni School Education Archive Museum: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nishi-Iwakuni Station: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Yanai Chausuyama Kofun: TT mk2 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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