Mutsumi Bridge, Road bridge over Tama River in Fussa and Akiruno, Japan.
Mutsumi Bridge is a road bridge that crosses the Tama River between Fussa and Akiruno in western Tokyo. It carries traffic across the river and links the two cities on either side.
The bridge was built to improve transportation connections between communities in western Tokyo. It played an important role in opening up the region for development.
The bridge location offers views of the 2.5-kilometer stretch of cherry trees that line the Tama River, attracting photographers during spring.
The area is easy to reach on foot and has marked paths for walking and cycling. The nearest train station is just a short walk away.
A monitoring camera positioned upstream provides live views of the river showing seasonal changes. This allows visitors and residents to observe water conditions at any time.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.