寺迫ちょうちょ大橋, Steel suspension bridge in Nobeoka, Japan
The Terasako Butterfly Bridge is a steel suspension bridge in Nobeoka that spans approximately 1.7 kilometers over the water. The structure features a distinctive central section with cables and support towers that rise prominently above the waterway.
The bridge opened in 2004 and was built to improve traffic flow after the previous drawbridge required frequent openings for ships. The new structure allowed traffic to move without the repeated interruptions that had occurred before.
The bridge has become a gathering place for people interested in photography and perspective tricks. Visitors come to experience how the structure's angle changes depending on where they stand and which direction they look.
The best time to visit is during clear weather when you can see the bridge's form and perspective most clearly. Parking areas are located near shops and viewing spots that are easily accessible on foot.
From certain viewing angles, the bridge appears nearly vertical rather than sloped due to an optical illusion. This effect occurs especially when photographed with telephoto lenses that compress the perspective dramatically.
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