宮沢橋

Miyazawa Bridge is a steel structure that crosses the Hirose River, connecting two districts of Sendai with both vehicle lanes and pedestrian paths. The bridge carries traffic daily above the river valley surrounded by green banks.

This crossing point had an early bridge in the 17th century that was destroyed by flooding, leading to a long period when only a ferry connected the two sides. The present steel structure came later in the 19th century.

The Miyazawa Ryokuchi area hosts annual May events where visitors paint carp streamers and participate in boat rides along the Hirose River.

Visitors can use the pedestrian walkway to cross on foot and explore the surroundings while enjoying views of the river. Dry weather makes the crossing more comfortable, as the paths can become slippery during or after rain.

During construction in the 1950s, workers uncovered an ancient burial chamber in the hillside, revealing evidence of human settlement going back centuries. This find suggests the river crossing has been a significant location since very old times.