Akashi-Kaikyo Ohashi Bridge (Maiko Marine Promenade)

Information

The Akashi-Kaikyo Ohashi Bridge is the world’s longest (3911.1 meters) suspension bridge connecting the Maiko district of Kobe and Awaji Island.
At the Maiko Marine Promenade, a observation facility in the bridge, you can enjoy the splendid view of Akashi Strait from 47 meters above sea level. Also, you can even go to the top of the bridge by joining a tour.
The illumination of Akashi-Kaikyo Ohashi Bridge has a different color for different seasons and times, based on the color image of monthly birthstones, for example. From its illumination, the suspension bridge was nicknamed "Pearl Bridge" when it was completed in 1998, but the nickname is not so common today.

Opening Hours

Maiko Marine Promenade: 9:30 - 18:00
Visit Tour: 9:30 - 12:10, 13:30 - 16:10 (Tuesday - Sunday and national holidays in April - November)

Closed

Maiko Marine Promenade: 2nd Monday of each month
Visit Tour: Monday - Wednesday, December - March

Price / Entrance Fee

Maiko Marine Promenade: 250 yen (General, Adlut) *310 yen on weekends and national holidays
Maiko Marine Promenade: 120 yen (Senior high student) *150 yen on weekends and national holidays
Maiko Marine Promenade: Admission Free (Child)
Visit Tour: 3,000 yen (General, Adult); 1,500 yen (Junior high student) *Includes the ticket for Maiko Marine Promenade and Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge Exhibition Center. Children under 12 years old cannot join the tour.

Access / Public Transport

5 minutes walk from JR Maiko Station
5 minutes walk from Maiko-koen Station on the Sanyo Main Line

Address / Location

2501, Higashimaikocho, Tarumi-ku Kobe-shi, Hyogo, 655-0047

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