Saru Bridge

Quirky Bridge Really Pleases

This is one of the 3 Major Unique Bridges of Japan. Looked at from above it doesn't seem like much, but from underneath it is really remarkable. There are no pillars holding it up and knowing it was b...

Unique structure

1300 years old this unique structure is well worth the visit. Take the #4 bus opposite the visitor information center and the exit from the train station, it’s a 10-min drive. It’s 70 feet above the g...

Interesting visit

Located in Otsuki is one of Japan's most unique bridges. Known as saruhashi, the more than well-deserved title comes from its ingenious wooden structure that crosses Katsura River without any bridge p...

One of Three Major Strange Bridge in Japan

The design of the bridge is special and I had never seen ones like it. It is so called "one of three major strange bridge" from its design. By the way, there are few places to do some sightseeing ...

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When I passed near Otsuki, I recognized that there was a monkey bridge in Hiroshige's prints, but this was the first time I actually visited. As it is said to be the three major miracles, there was no pier and the appearance of hanging on the valley was beautiful. Unfortunately, the old-fashioned atmosphere of Saruhashi was not very felt because the houses were lined up just below the old Koshu Kaido and it was visible. This time I parked at Saruhashi Park and walked along the Katsura River to Saruhashi, but the cherry blossoms in this park ...