新浦和橋

The Eshima Ohashi Bridge extends 1.7 kilometers across Lake Nakaumi, featuring a gradient of 6.1 percent on the Shimane side and 5.1 percent on the Tottori side.

Construction of the bridge occurred between 1997 and 2004, replacing a drawbridge that caused frequent traffic interruptions due to ship crossings lasting up to eight minutes.

The bridge represents Japanese engineering excellence, demonstrating how infrastructure solutions address local transportation needs while maintaining environmental considerations in coastal regions.

Visitors can reach the bridge by taking a train to Sakaiminato Station, followed by a thirty-minute walk, with telescopes available at the center for viewing Lake Nakaumi.

The bridge earned international recognition through photographs taken with telephoto lenses, creating an optical illusion that makes the structure appear steeper than its actual grade.

GPS coordinates: 35.86656,139.65203

Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:39