Megane Bridge

What it is

• A double-arch stone bridge spanning the Nakashima River in Nagasaki City
• Built in 1634 by Mokusunyoio as Japan's first stone arch bridge
• Designated as a national Important Cultural Property and one of Japan's three famous bridges
• A pedestrian-only structure measuring 22 meters long and 3.65 meters wide

What to see

• The double arches that create a spectacle shape when reflected in the river water
• Historical stonework that survived a major flood in 1982
• Restored bridge ends featuring stairs instead of the original slopes

Getting there

• Located a short walk from the Meganebashi tram stop

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.