Onari-kaidō Overpass

Onari-kaidō Overpass is a railway bridge crossing Chūō-dōri Avenue in the Soto-Kanda area of Tokyo, carrying the Sōbu Main Line above street level. The structure allows train traffic and regular vehicle and pedestrian movement to coexist in this busy commercial zone.

The overpass was built in 1932 by Japan's Ministry of Railways as part of the country's expanding rail infrastructure. Its completion marked an important step in modernizing Tokyo's transportation network during the early 20th century.

The bridge forms part of the transportation landscape in Akihabara, connecting different sections of the city while enabling the flow of rail traffic above street level.

You can view the overpass clearly from the sidewalk beneath it or from Chūō-dōri Avenue itself. Keep in mind that trains pass regularly overhead, so the area can be loud during peak hours.

The structure incorporates street lighting and signage elements that create distinctive patterns visible from multiple vantage points in the surrounding area.

Location: Soto-Kanda

Inception: 1932

Architects: Ministry of Railways

GPS coordinates: 35.69850,139.77125

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05