Yaesu Köprüsü, Steel bridge in Chūō-ku, Japan
Yaesu Köprüsü is a steel bridge in Chūō-ku that crosses a river channel and links two city districts. Its visible steel beams and masonry work have formed the backbone of local traffic since completion.
Construction took place in 1884 during the Meiji period as part of Tokyo's ambitious infrastructure renewal. The bridge records the city's rapid transformation from traditional to modern industrial times.
The bridge connects two busy neighborhoods and is crossed daily by thousands of people who use it as an ordinary part of their routine. Its name and simple steel structure have shaped the character of this area for over a century.
The crossing is easy to navigate and leads directly to several train stations and bus stops in the area. Visitors can pause on the bridge to view the river and surrounding buildings without concerns about traffic flow.
The bridge preserves nearly all its original steel components from 1884, making it a rare record of early Japanese bridge engineering. Few tourists realize this structure displays older construction methods than many more famous bridges in Tokyo.
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