神明小網橋

The Eshima Ohashi Bridge extends 1.7 kilometers across Lake Nakaumi, connecting Matsue in Shimane Prefecture with Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture.

The construction project started in 1997 and reached completion in 2004, replacing an older drawbridge that limited traffic to 4000 vehicles per day.

The bridge received international attention through social media platforms due to its steep appearance when photographed with specific camera techniques.

Visitors can reach the bridge by taking a train to Sakaiminato Station and walking two kilometers, with several observation points available along the route.

The structure maintains a gradient of 6.1 percent on the Shimane side and 5.1 percent on the Tottori side, making it the largest rigid-frame bridge in Japan.

GPS coordinates: 35.36347,136.85364

Latest update: March 30, 2025 13:16