This arched iron bridge crossing the Abukuma River is famous as a viewing point for the fresh green of early summer and brightly colored autumn leaves. The bridge is 81 meters long, and has a maximum height of 50 meters from the valley bottom, and you can enjoy the refreshing feeling of being totally enveloped in the surrounding scenery as you look down from the bridge.
| Website | http://nishigo-kankou.jp/shizen/index.html (Japanese) |
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| Contact |
Nishigo Village Tourism Association (+81)-248-25-5795 |
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| Related info | Best time to see the autumn leaves: Late Oct. to early Nov. Please note, a new bridge is being constructed adjacent to Yukiwari Bridge, meaning that visitors will be able to see the old and new bridge together. |
| Access | Yuigahara 499, Tsuryu, Nishigo Village, Nishishirakawa District, Fukushima Pref. 961-8081 View directions |
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| Getting there | By Car: 25 min drive from the Shirakawa I.C. exit off the Tohoku Expressway By Train: 25 min by taxi from Shin-Shirakawa Station on the JR Tohoku Shinkansen Line |
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