Arakawa Bridge

The Arakawa Bridge spans across the Arakawa River connecting Nagatoro and Minano, featuring a construction of granite and brick with concrete reinforcements.

The railway bridge opened in 1914 as part of the Chichibu railroad extension, solving transportation challenges caused by soft ground conditions near Kami-Nagatoro Station.

The bridge stands as an engineering achievement in the Chichibu Geopark region, where visitors can explore geological formations and traditional Japanese landscapes.

Travelers can reach the bridge through a 9-minute walk from Chichibu Railway Oyahana Station or a 4-minute walk from Kami-Nagatoro Station.

The bridge remains the longest structure along the Chichibu railroad tracks, maintaining its original granite and brick elements despite modern reinforcements.

Location: Nagatoro

Location: Minano

Official opening: October 27, 1914

GPS coordinates: 36.08394,139.11439

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03