Nakashimagawa Bridges
“Two 1634 stone arches mirror in the river to form perfect spectacles.”
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A group of stone bridges is found along the Nakashima-Gawa River in Nagasaki. The most famous bridge in the group is known as Megane-Bashi or Spectacles Bridge. Said to have been built back in 1634, Megane-Bashi is Japan’s oldest stone arch bridge. It is 22 meters in length and 3.65 meters wide. The bridge is called Megane-Bashi because its two arches reflected on the surface of the water create a pair of circular shapes, like a pair of spectacles. It is currently designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
Photograph provided by Nagasaki Prefecture Convention and Tourism Association
| Spot Name | Nakashimagawa Bridges |
|---|---|
| Postal Code | 〒850-0000 |
| Address | Nakashimagawa, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki |
| Telephone Number | 095-829-1193 |
| Official URL | http://www.city.nagasaki.lg.jp/shimin/190001/192001/p000718.html |
| Keywords | Art & Architecture |
