Mino Bridge 美濃橋
Visiting Mino Bridge today
- What it is: A steel suspension bridge over the Nagara River, completed in 1916. It is the oldest modern suspension bridge in Japan and a National Important Cultural Property; its original main cables are still in place.
- Getting there: A short walk north of the Udatsu old town in Mino, about 15 minutes' walk from Mino-shi Station on the Nagaragawa Railway.
- Admission: Free.
- Tip: Combine it with the old udatsu streets and the Mino Washi Akari Art Gallery; late afternoon light on the river and hills is lovely.
Best timeGood any time of yearGood any time; best in late afternoon light
Checked against: 美濃橋 保存修理 – Agency for Cultural Affairs. Check opening times and prices before you go.
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Mino Bridge on the Nagara River
A short walk north of Mino's old udatsu streets , the Nagara River runs wide and clear past Mino Bridge (美濃橋). Completed in 1916, it is the oldest modern…