平木橋

The Hiraki Bridge extends 27.1 meters in length and 1.2 meters in width, combining granite arch construction with brick wall elements in its structure.

Constructed in 1915 as part of an irrigation project, this bridge features stone plates with English inscriptions marking its completion date on September 1915.

The bridge stands as a registered cultural property of Kakogawa City, representing early 20th century engineering methods in the Hyogo Prefecture region.

Visitors can reach the bridge by taking a Shinki bus from JR Kakogawa Station to Mizuashi Higashiguchi stop, followed by a three-minute walk.

The structure incorporates a distinctive combination of stone and brick materials, displaying an inscription reading HIRAKI AQUEDUCT BUILD SEPT 1915 on its side.

Location: Kakogawa

Inception: 1915

Length: 27.1 m

Width: 1.2 m

GPS coordinates: 34.76486,134.87403

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05