Ikitsuki Bridge
生月大橋
A record-breaking truss bridge connecting Hirado and Ikitsuki islands, offering scenic views across the Tatsunoseto Strait.
What it is
- A three-span continuous curved chord truss bridge spanning the Tatsunoseto Strait.
- The structure connects Hirado Island and Ikitsuki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture.
- Opened in 1991 and became free to the public in 2010.
- A 960-meter long engineering project that received the JSCE Tanaka Award.
What to see
- The distinctive blue curved chord truss design stretching across the water.
- A central span reaching 400 meters in length over the strait.
- Panoramic views of the surrounding islands from Nagasaki Prefectural Road 42.
When to go
- A marathon event is held across the bridge every February.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Ikitsuki Bridge Open in Google Maps
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