Iwama Ohashi Bridge

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Spanning the idyllic mountain valley of Nishitosa, Shimanto City, "Iwama Ohashi Bridge" (commonly famous as Iwama Chinka-bashi) is a travel-romance rich hidden spectacular scenic sinking bridge celebrated globally as one of the most beautiful landscapes along the Shimanto River, frequently featured in television commercials and posters. Constructed without railings (handrails) designed to sink into the river during floods uniquely along the Shimanto River, this wooden-and-concrete bridge perfectly integrates with surrounding lush green beautiful mountains, presenting the very original scenery of Japan. Meticulous photo opportunities such as the surrounding mountains beautifully mirroring over the river surface like a looking-glass or canoes and houseboats quietly passing straight underneath the bridge are overwhelmingly photogenic. It stands as a top-tier hidden spot for international travelers wishing to quietly immerse in the nostalgia of traditional Japanese river living.

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Shimanto Town Tourism Association

Iwama Ohashi Bridge

Address: Nishitosa-iwama, Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture
Website: https://shimanto-town.net/
Operator: Shimanto Town Tourism Association

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