Tsūjun Bridge, Stone aqueduct bridge in Yamato, Japan
The Tsujun Bridge extends 78 meters across the valley, featuring three stone water pipes that transport water through a sophisticated siphon system.
Local leader Yasnosuke Futa initiated the construction in 1854 to solve water shortage problems for farmers in the Shiraito Plateau region.
The bridge represents traditional Japanese stone masonry techniques and received National Treasure status in 2023 as the first civil engineering structure.
Water release demonstrations occur regularly between spring and autumn, with bridge-top viewing available from 10:00 to 15:00 for a small entrance fee.
The structure contains three parallel stone pipes that still function to irrigate rice terraces through an inverse siphon mechanism.
Location: Yamato
Inception: 1854
Architects: Futa Yasunosuke
Length: 84 m
Part of: 100 bridges in Japan
Website: https://tsujunbridge.jp
GPS coordinates: 32.68167,130.99361
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55
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