Shin-Ōhashi Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Nihonbashi-Hamacho, Japan
Shin-Ohashi Bridge is a cable-stayed structure crossing the Sumida River with distinctive yellow towers and white railings that connect Nihonbashi-Hamacho to the Shin-Ohashi district. The current steel design spans the waterway with clean lines and modern engineering visible in its cable support system.
The original wooden structure was built in 1694 as the third bridge spanning the Sumida River, commissioned by Shogun Tsunayoshi following advice from his mother. The current steel version was reconstructed in 1977 to replace the aging wooden predecessor.
The bridge appears in Hiroshige's print 'Sudden Shower over Shin-Ohashi Bridge and Atake', a composition that later inspired Vincent van Gogh and other European artists who studied Japanese art.
The bridge is easily accessible on foot and offers good views of the Sumida River from both approaches. Visitors may occasionally find temporary restrictions during maintenance work, so it's worth checking local conditions before visiting.
During the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, this bridge remained standing while other Sumida River structures burned or collapsed around it. Its survival helped thousands of residents escape the disaster safely.
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