小鳴門大橋

The Eshima Ohashi Bridge extends 1.7 kilometers across Lake Nakaumi, connecting Matsue in Shimane Prefecture with Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture.

Built between 1997 and 2004, this bridge replaced an older drawbridge that required frequent openings, causing delays of up to eight minutes for ship passages.

The structure gained international attention through social media and advertisements due to its distinct appearance when photographed from specific angles.

The bridge features a gradient of 6.1 percent on the Shimane side and 5.1 percent on the Tottori side, accommodating both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Telescopes installed along the bridge allow visitors to observe Lake Nakaumi and Mount Daisen while standing 44.7 meters above the water.

GPS coordinates: 34.20028,134.59000

Latest update: March 8, 2025 03:59