Omekaido Overbridge, Railway overbridge in Shinjuku, Japan
The Omekaido Overbridge is a railway overbridge in Shinjuku that crosses multiple train tracks and connects the eastern and western sections of the district with ten traffic lanes and pedestrian paths. The structure allows traffic to flow over the major railway lines that pass beneath it.
The bridge was constructed before World War II and underwent expansion in 1936 to handle increased traffic and additional railway lines through the station. This enlargement shaped how the district's infrastructure developed and allowed it to manage the growing flow of people and vehicles.
The northern wall hosts the Gallery O-Guard Milk, displaying artwork and calligraphy created by local residents. This passage offers a chance to see creative works by people from the neighborhood while passing through.
The bridge links Ome Kaido, Shinjuku Street, and Yasukuni Street near JR Shinjuku Station and serves as a connection point for several major roads. The wide structure and pedestrian areas make it easy to walk across, especially during quieter times of day.
Four train lines run beneath the bridge—the Chuo Line, Yamanote Line, Saikyo Line, and Shonan-Shinjuku Line—carrying thousands of passengers daily. This concentration of multiple lines at one location makes it one of the busiest rail junctions in the city.
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