Shirokane-sandō Bridge, Pedestrian bridge in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
Shirokane-sandō Bridge is a 25.4 m pedestrian overpass completed in 1926, crossing the Yamanote Line and the Yamanote freight line about 200 m north of JR Meguro Station. Its Yamanote Line span rests on simple vertical piers, while the freight-line section forms a fixed rib arch with a curved profile over the cut below.
Shirokane-sandō Bridge was completed in 1926, the first year of the Shōwa era, and is one of the few surviving railway overpasses in Japan built with old rails as structural material. It was probably built by the Railway Ministry (鉄道省). Its main span is a deck-type fixed rib arch, with a total length of 25.4 m and a width of 3.20 m.
The bridge appears in the 1991 TV drama Tokyo Love Story, where Rika, played by Honami Suzuki, says the line "Hey, let's have sex" to Kanchi, played by Yuji Oda, on this span. It was also used for location shooting in episode 49 of the 1973 series Taiyo ni Hoero!, aired 22 June 1973.
The bridge is accessible at all times and located near residential and commercial areas. Visitors can cross whenever needed, though the quieter periods outside rush hours may offer a more comfortable experience.
The bridge appears in the 1991 TV drama Tokyo Love Story: Rika, played by Honami Suzuki, says the line "Hey, let's have sex" to Kanchi, played by Yuji Oda, on this walkway. It was also used for location shooting in episode 49 of the 1973 series Taiyo ni Hoero!, aired 22 June 1973.
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