Ochanomizu Bridge, Railway bridge in Ochanomizu, Japan
Ochanomizu Bridge spans the Kanda River and connects the districts of Surugadai and Yushima in central Tokyo, rising about 38 meters (125 feet) above the water. It carries both foot traffic and vehicles while offering views of multiple rail lines passing beneath it.
Construction finished in October 1891 during the Meiji period, marking an important phase in Tokyo's modern infrastructure development. Damage from the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 led to significant reconstruction work completed in 1931.
The bridge sits alongside Nikolai Cathedral and multiple universities, placing it at an intersection where architecture, learning spaces, and religious structures meet in the cityscape. Visitors can sense how different parts of Tokyo's identity gather in this particular location.
The nearest train station is very close, making access straightforward for most visitors. The bridge itself is easy to walk across with clear pathways for pedestrians and cyclists.
Train enthusiasts regularly gather here to photograph the junction where three major rail lines converge: the Chuo, Sobu, and Marunouchi lines. It has become a well-known spot among railway photographers worldwide.
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