Sogo Railway Bridge

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The "Sogo River Bridge" on the JR San'in Main Line in Abu Town is a concrete arch bridge drawing an elegant curve against the Sea of Japan backdrop. At dusk, the setting sun on the horizon dyes the bridge's silhouette red, and the sight of a train slowly passing through is famous as a "miraculous spectacular view" attracting not only railway fans but many tourists. The form merging natural dynamic coastline and modern architectural beauty is very photogenic. The quiet time waiting for the train while blown by the sea breeze will surely be deeply engraved in your heart as one of the scenes most symbolizing the sentiment of Japan's local train journeys.

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やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.139 惣郷鉄橋［阿武町］ | Sogo Railway Bridge [ Abu-town ]

Yamaguchi Prefectural Tourism Federation

Sogo Railway Bridge

Address: Oaza Sogo, Abu-cho, Abu-gun, Yamaguchi
Website: https://www.town.abu.lg.jp/
Operator: Abu Town Economic Division

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