Tanize Suspension Bridge, Suspension bridge in Totsukawa, Japan

The Tanize Suspension Bridge spans the Totsukawa River across a length of 297 meters at a height of 54 meters above the water surface. The construction consists of a narrow walkway carried by wire cables, stretching through the forested valley.

Villagers erected this footbridge in 1954 after collectively gathering funds to create a safe crossing. The new construction replaced a makeshift log passage that had been regularly damaged during high water.

The name Tanize refers to the local district where this footbridge stands, shaped by the narrow river valley. Visitors experience the structure primarily as a connecting path between both riverbanks, still used today by hikers and locals.

Visitors can reach this bridge by taking a bus from JR Gojo Station to the Uenochi stop, followed by a 33-minute walk through the forested landscape. Crossing becomes demanding in wind and wet conditions, so calm weather is recommended for a comfortable visit.

At the centre the walkway is a board about 80 cm wide, laid on crosswise timbers fixed to the wire cables every 30 cm, so the river and its gravel bed are visible through the gaps. The centre sways noticeably in wind, and a notice asks that no more than 20 people be on the bridge at once.