For scenic lovers, Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge is one of the beautiful place to go in Japan. It is a stunning example of modern architecture located in Shimonoseki city of western Yamaguchi prefecture. Over the cobalt blue Amagase sea the bridge serves as a route for exploring remote Tsunoshima islands from Toyohokucho Kanda. This bridge is 1,780m long and considered as one of the longest toll free bridge in Japan.
The view of the bridge over Amagase sea is truly beautiful on a sunny day. Because of this majestic landscape of the bridge, many channels featured it in their TV commercials. As a result, it has become a popular spot of Shimonoseki city.
The remote islands floating on the sea and the bridge together creates a stunning view for photographers to get a perfect scenic shot. For traveller it is a whole new different experience to be on this place. You can cross the bridge while enjoying the scenic beauty of the surroundings at the same time.
How to visit this bridge?
By car it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Yamaguchi Ube airport. By train and then bus it is about 4 hours. Train and bus cost about 2000 yen one way. The location is a bit remote but it is totally worth the visit if you are looking for a unique location to experience once in a life time.
Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge – Entry Fees and Address
You can cross the bridge free of charge. If you go to this spot by private vehicle, park your car at Amagase Park parking free of charge. Since it is a public bridge, it always remains open.
Address: Oaza Kanda, Hohokucho, Shimonoseki City Bridge.
Website: https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/858/
Look at the picture… the scenic view of the landscape around the bridge says it all.
When to visit Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge?
You can visit this spot anytime day and night. However to get the best experience and enjoy the scenic view try visiting the bridge on a sunny day. Perhaps any time in Summer or Autumn is highly reliable for a better view since the sky remains clear with lots of sunlight. If possible be there between 11:00 and 13:00.
Some Handy Tips
Some handy suggestions before visiting this location are – Check the weather forecast for rain and Typhoon. A sunny day is highly recommended otherwise you may end up with a not so good view.
For travelers and scenic view lovers, Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge can be a beautiful place to go in Japan. On a sunny day the harmonic view of the bridge over blue sea with floating remote islands will give you a lifetime experience. If you have travel itinerary around Yamaguchi prefecture, keep Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge in Shimonoseki city in your wish list.
