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The Kintai Bridge (錦帯橋, Kintai-kyō) is a historical wooden arch bridge, in the city of Iwakuni, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The pedestrian bridge was built in 1673, spanning the Nishiki River in a series of five wooden arches.
Kintai Bridge's five high arches—originally constructed without nails from Japanese cypress, chestnut and oak—span the banks of the Nishiki River in Iwakuni, a city in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Mar 29, 2011 · A historical wooden arch bridge in the city of Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, the Kintai Bridge was built in 1673. With a series of five wooden arches, the bridge spans the Nishiki...
The Kintaikyo Bridge (錦帯橋, Kintaikyō) has been Iwakuni's most distinguished landmark and a subject of admiration for hundreds of years. The elegant, wooden bridge makes five bold arches onto massive stone pillars as it crosses over the Nishiki River.
The Kintai Bridge, built in 1673, is a historic wooden arch bridge in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi. Located at the foot of Mount Yokoyama, home to Iwakuni Castle, the bridge is known for its five graceful wooden arches.
Jul 18, 2012 · Perhaps the most spectacular sight in Iwakuni is the Kintai Bridge. It spans the Nishiki river and was first constructed in 1673, its big five arches have become a symbol of the area. Iwakuni Castle which can be reached by foot or cable car sits on top of a mountain behind the bridge, and provides a glimpse into old Japan.
Feb 17, 2023 · Kintaikyō, Japan’s largest and most attractive wooden bridge, originally connected the administrative headquarters of the Iwakuni domain with the adjacent castle town.
Mar 7, 2014 · Build in 1673, Kintai Bridge is located in Iwakuni city, Yamaguchi prefecture. The bridge was built across Nishiki River at the most beautiful river bend, with beautiful scenery all around; mountains, streams and trees large and small. Kintai Bridge is a five-span arch bridge.
Jan 29, 2020 · About 3,000 cherry trees grow around Kintai-kyō, a renowned wooden bridge of exceptional beauty. The light pink of the sakuras growing on the riverbed are augmented by their reflections in...
Nov 16, 2023 · Kintai Bridge. A nationally designated scenic spot and a wooden bridge that represents Japan. The length of the bridge is 210 meters along the bridge surface, 193.3 meters in a straight line, the width is 5 meters, and the height of the abutment is 6.6 meters.
