生地中橋

The Ikuji-naka Bridge spans the entrance of Kurobe Fishing Port, featuring a horizontal rotation mechanism that allows passage for fishing vessels.

Initially installed as a power-lifting bridge in 1961, the structure was transformed into a rotating bridge system in March 1982.

The bridge earned recognition in 2006 when it was selected as one of Japan's 100 historical cultural properties of fishing villages.

Operating 24 hours daily with a dedicated control room, the 307-ton structure rotates 78 degrees through hydraulic cylinders to accommodate vessel traffic.

This engineering feat represents Japan's first cantilever swing bridge, utilizing a pivot point on one side to execute its rotational movement.

GPS coordinates: 36.89167,137.41528

Latest update: March 10, 2025 11:10