Asahi Bridge

Asahi Bridge spans the Ishikari River using a hybrid structure that merges cantilever and arch engineering into one steel framework. The bridge carries a major national route across the water while serving local and through traffic.

Completed in 1904, the bridge marked a milestone in Japan's early modern infrastructure development. Its design showcased how engineers of that era applied new steel and arch techniques to cross major rivers.

The bridge appears in local lists of Asahikawa's iconic views and serves as a daily crossing point for residents and travelers. It represents the engineering confidence of early modern Japan through its bold structural design.

The bridge is open year-round for both vehicles and pedestrians crossing the river. Walking across or viewing from nearby roads gives you a sense of the structure and the river landscape.

The bridge earned recognition from heritage authorities and engineering societies for its structural design. This dual designation reflects how both historians and engineers value its technical achievement.

Location: Asahikawa

Inception: 1904

Architects: Tarōichi Yoshimachi

Operator: 北海道開発局

Part of: Eight Views of Asahikawa, 100 bridges in Japan

Website: https://hkd.mlit.go.jp/as/douro_keikaku/ho928l0000005ugh.html

GPS coordinates: 43.77833,142.36000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56