Ogura-bashi, Bridge over Sagami River in Japan.
Ogura-bashi is a bridge that crosses the Sagami River, linking both banks through a steel and concrete structure. The span rises several meters above the water to allow river traffic and passage beneath.
The bridge was built during the 1960s as part of a regional infrastructure project to improve transportation links between local communities. It became an essential part of modernizing the area's transport network.
The bridge stands as a meeting point for local fishermen who maintain traditional fishing practices passed down through generations along the Sagami River.
The bridge is best reached by bus from nearby train stations, with good viewing points from the approach roads. Late afternoon is the best time to visit when light falls nicely across the river.
During spring, cherry blossom trees line both approaches to the bridge, creating pink tunnels that frame the structure against the flowing river below.
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