両国橋

The Ryogoku Bridge extends 164.5 meters across the Sumida River, connecting Central Tokyo with the Sumida district through its three-span Gerber plate girder structure.

Built in 1659 and reconstructed in 1932, the bridge marked the boundary between Musashi and Shimosa provinces, leading to its name Ryogoku, which means both provinces.

During the Edo period, the bridge served as a central gathering point for summer firework displays and festivals, drawing large crowds between May and August.

The bridge stands near JR Ryogoku Station, with its northern end at Higashi-Nihonbashi and southern end at Ryogoku, offering pedestrian and vehicle access 24 hours daily.

The structure provides views of the Tokyo Skytree to the north and the junction nightscape to the south, with the Yanagi Bridge visible from its western side.

GPS coordinates: 35.53944,139.11333

Latest update: March 30, 2025 07:04