Kintai Bridge, Wooden arch bridge in Iwakuni, Japan
The Kintai Bridge extends 175 meters across the Nishiki River with five sequential wooden arches and stone piers connecting each section.
Built in 1673 under the direction of Lord Kikkawa Hiroyoshi, the bridge remained standing for 276 years until its destruction by a typhoon in 1950.
The bridge represents the peak of Japanese wooden architecture, combining traditional carpentry methods with mathematical precision in its structural design.
Visitors can cross the bridge for a small fee, with access available from both the town side and mountain side throughout the year.
The bridge construction uses wooden wedges and metal belts instead of nails, allowing individual parts to be replaced without dismantling the entire structure.
Location: Iwakuni
Inception: 1673
Founders: Kikkawa Hiroyoshi
Official opening: 1679
Length: 175 m
Width: 5 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Fee: Yes
Charge: 300JPY/person; 150JPY/child
Part of: Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, 100 bridges in Japan
Website: https://kankou.iwakuni-city.net/itn/by-area/kintaikyo-bridge-area/kintaikyo-bridge
GPS coordinates: 34.16760,132.17837
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:50
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