Senju-ōhashi

The Senju-ōhashi bridge stretches 92.5 meters across the Sumida River, connecting the Arakawa and Adachi wards with its iron braced-rib tied arch structure.

Built in 1594 as a wooden structure, the bridge served as one of five major crossings over the Sumida River during the Edo period before its 1927 iron reconstruction.

The bridge features a mural depicting the preface of Matsuo Basho's 'Oku no Hosomichi', marking the starting point of the poet's famous northern journey.

Visitors can reach the bridge through Senju-Ohashi Station on the Keisei Main Line, with the structure located at Senjuhashidocho in Tokyo's Adachi district.

The bridge maintained its structural integrity throughout the entire Edo period, never experiencing damage from floods that affected the Sumida River.

Location: Senju-Hashidochō

Location: Minami-Senju

Inception: 1594

Part of: 100 bridges in Japan

GPS coordinates: 35.73939,139.79742

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29