Shiraitogawa Bridge

Shiraitogawa Bridge is a railway bridge crossing the Shiraito River in Odawara and linking two sections of the regional rail network. The steel structure carries trains daily over the water and is an essential part of transportation infrastructure in this area.

The bridge was built in 1921 and reflects the expansion of Japanese railway infrastructure in the period following the First World War. Its construction embodies early 20th-century engineering techniques and marks an important chapter in the development of the regional rail network.

The bridge represents early 20th-century Japanese engineering methods through its construction techniques and structural design.

The best time for photographs is in clear weather, when the bridge structure is clearly visible against the sky. The area around the river provides multiple vantage points for viewing the structure.

The bridge appears particularly striking when viewed from specific positions upstream or downstream, where the steel structure stands out against the surrounding mountains. Many visitors overlook these optimal viewpoints and miss the best perspective on the structure.