Maizuru Crane Bridge

The Maizuru Crane Bridge is a cable-stayed structure that spans across Maizuru Taira Bay, with its main tower rising 95 meters above water level. The design uses steel cables that extend from the central pillar down to the roadway on both sides.

The bridge stands near historic repatriation facilities where Japanese citizens returned from overseas after World War II in 1945. This location marks an important point in the country's postwar history tied to the homecoming of people.

The bridge takes its name from its shape, designed to resemble a crane: the main tower forms the beak while the cables spread out like extended wings. This intentional design makes the structure itself a visual symbol that visitors can read.

The bridge is easiest to reach by car, taking about 20 minutes from the Maizuru-Higashi Interchange. The nearby Repatriation Memorial Museum can be visited on the same trip, as it sits close to the bridge.

This is the largest cable-stayed bridge along the entire Sea of Japan coast. Its scale and location make it a remarkable landmark for the region.

GPS coordinates: 35.50972,135.38806

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:07