Manseibashi, Arch bridge in Chiyoda, Japan
Manseibashi is a concrete arch bridge in Chiyoda, Japan, crossing the Kanda River and linking Suehirocho with Sotokanda. The bridge measures 26 meters long and 36 meters wide, serving many pedestrians daily as a crossing.
A wooden bridge called Shohei stood here from 1884 and was renewed several times before the current concrete structure appeared in 1930. The renaming occurred after the railway company opened a nearby station at this location.
The structure takes its name from a former railway station that once served this part of Tokyo before closing permanently. The stone railings and Art Deco lighting posts draw passersby who pause between modern shops to admire their design.
Pedestrians reach the bridge easily from Akihabara, Kanda or Iwamotocho stations, all within a few minutes on foot. The wide roadway offers plenty of room for crossing, while stairs at both ends provide access down to the riverbank.
Below the roadway lie chambers on the downstream side, likely used as storage areas and public facilities. Few visitors notice these hidden spaces that offer insights into early urban planning.
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