Arakawa Bridge

Arakawa Bridge is a railway bridge crossing the Arakawa River between Itabashi-ku and Toda as part of the Tōhoku Shinkansen line. The structure carries two parallel tracks and stretches across the water in a single engineering span.

The bridge was constructed as part of the Shinkansen expansion and enabled rapid rail connections from Tokyo to northern Japan. Its completion marked a turning point in connecting the capital region with remote areas.

The bridge represents Japanese engineering excellence through its integration of technical precision and efficient design principles in modern railway infrastructure.

You can observe the bridge structure from the train when speeds reduce during crossing. Daytime travel offers the clearest views of the engineering details and the span across the water.

The bridge features specialized damping systems designed to handle both the weight of bullet trains and seismic activity in this region. These engineering innovations reflect Japan's approach to building railway crossings in earthquake-prone areas.

Location: Itabashi-ku

Location: Toda

GPS coordinates: 35.80008,139.68517

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22