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Tsujunkyo Bridge

Travel Guide - Tsujunkyo Bridge

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Tsujunkyo Bridge, constructed in 1854, is Japan's largest stone-arch aqueduct bridge, 75.6 meters in length and 20.2 meters in height. Visitors can witness a dynamic discharge of water with tranquil countryside as a backdrop. (At noon on weekends or holidays. No discharge in winter.)
There is also the museum of Tsujunkyo Bridge near here.

Opening HoursOpening Hours

  • Open 24 hours
  • Museum: 10:00 - 16:00

ClosedClosed

  • No closing days
  • Museum: December 29 - January 3

Price / Entrance FeePrice / Entrance Fee

  • Admission Free
  • Museum: 300 yen (General, Adult)
  • Museum: 150 yen

Access / Public TransportAccess / Public Transport

  • 100 minutes from Karashimacho Station on the Kumamoto City Tram by the bus bound for Yabe. Get off at Hamacho Bus stop.

Address / LocationAddress / Location

  • 184-1, Nagahara, Yamato-cho Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto, 861-3661
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TweetsTweets

Japan Society Talks+ @js_TalksPlus - 2020-08-01
Originally built in the 1850s as an aqueduct, then damaged in the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, the Tsujunkyo Bridge ha… https://t.co/8ybPgmokQf
HA @hirocoronta - 2020-07-22
Japan’s Tsujunkyo Bridge releases water for 1st time in 4 years - The Japan News https://t.co/t8RsNDyVYv
Peter @stampden - 2020-06-16
#Stamps of #Japan 13
Bridges
This 1991 stamp from Kumamoto Prefecture depicts Japan's largest stone aqueduct, Tsūju… https://t.co/DXAHMzfvKb
Birgitte Johnsen @IamBirgitte - 2019-10-03
Day 2 of Inktober brings us Tsujunkyo Bridge, in Kumamoto. It’s actually an aqueduct which supplied water to rice f… https://t.co/BfGVcRM4CY
Hike N See Fukuoka @YapFukuoka - 2018-10-03
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@Tsujunkyo bridge in Kumamoto.
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クック@ちゃりばーのマスター @Cucu_Patrick - 2018-08-07
Tsujunkyo-bridge/Kumamoto Pre
Normally the water blowing out from up side bridge. Unfortunately, the bridge under… https://t.co/fUfibtTVAY
クック@チャリバー 準備中 @Cucu_Patrick - 2018-08-07
Tsujunkyo-bridge/Kumamoto Pre
Normally the water blowing out from up side bridge. Unfortunately, the bridge under… https://t.co/fUfibtTVAY
Dalmia Cement @MyDalmiaCement - 2018-04-04
#DidYouKnow
The structural purpose of Tsujunkyo Bridge was to supply water to the Shiraito Plateau where people suf… https://t.co/D0qpIZ8gp6
Hideto MOROKUMA @be_a_heroo - 2017-11-23
Beauty and the beast.
#beautyandthebeast #kumamoto #yamatocho #tsujunkyo #bridge #hassaku… https://t.co/bkfAasvfAz
Kumamoto-i @Kumamotoi - 2016-12-09
Tsujunkyo (通潤橋), built in 1854, was not built to be a bridge but as an aqueduct to water the Shiroito Plateau... https://t.co/DFa552Ieo8
Έχω Κρόνος @ioete2718284 - 2015-11-23
@DogaSevdam @MasalRomeo @Deryaozerk The bridge where a waterfall falls. Tsujunkyo bridge https://t.co/9m0DEEKZD3
Έχω Κρόνος @ioete2718284 - 2015-11-23
@DogaSevdam @MasalRomeo @Deryaozerk The bridge where a waterfall falls. Tsujunkyo bridge https://t.co/uNeQUNpAer

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Opening Hours
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Closed
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Price / Entrance Fee
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Access / Public Transport
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Related Links
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Address / Location
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Recommended
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