Arakawa Bridge

Arakawa Bridge is a railway bridge that crosses the Arakawa River in Saitama Prefecture, carrying trains on the Hachiko Line across the water. The structure links several communities in the Chichibu region and supports regular daily train traffic over the river.

The bridge was constructed to carry the Hachiko Line across the river and connect communities in the Chichibu region by rail. It represents a key development in railway infrastructure expansion during its era of construction.

The bridge stands near Hodosan Shrine and the former Hachigata Castle, representing the integration of modern transport with traditional Japanese heritage sites.

The bridge can be reached from Minano Station or Wadō-Kuroya Station, both served by regular train services throughout the day. The best time to visit is during operating hours when trains run and river activity is visible from above.

Beneath the bridge, water flows past rocky formations like the Iwadatami rocks that give the river section a distinctive character. From the structure, visitors can observe people engaged in water activities on the river, offering a different view of how the landscape is used.