Ōnaruto Bridge

What it is

• A 1,629-meter suspension bridge connecting Awaji Island to Shikoku across the Naruto Strait.
• Opened in 1985 as part of the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway system.
• A double-decked structure designed for both road traffic and future railway use.
• One of Japan's Top 100 Roads featuring a 144.3-meter tall main tower.

What to see

• The Uzu-no-Michi enclosed walkway located underneath the main bridge deck.
• Natural whirlpools visible through glass floor panels 45 meters above the water.
• Specialized multi-column foundations designed to protect the local marine environment.
• The lower level space currently being considered for a future bicycle path.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.