No. 1 Tadamigawa Bridge

This steel structure spans 174 meters above the Tadami River, with a main arch extending 112 meters and rising against the wooded mountain slopes.

Works began in 1938 and finished in 1941, establishing a critical link within the railway connecting Fukushima and Niigata prefectures across mountainous terrain.

This steel arch structure serves as part of the Tadami railway system, a 135-kilometer line threading through rural regions and linking local communities across the mountainous terrain.

Observers can view the crossing from several positions near Michi-no-eki Ozekaido Mishima Juku, where walking trails provide access to different viewing locations along the river valley.

Photography enthusiasts document the crossing through changing seasons, capturing cherry blossoms in spring, colorful foliage in autumn, and snow-covered scenes during winter months.

Location: Mishima

Inception: 1938

Official opening: 1941

Length: 174 m

Longest Span: 112 m

Made from material: steel

Part of: Tadami Line

GPS coordinates: 37.48464,139.67136

Latest update: November 29, 2025 15:16