Togetsu-kyō
渡月橋
A historic 155-meter bridge in Arashiyama offering iconic river views and a blend of traditional aesthetics with modern engineering.
What it is
- A 155-meter reinforced concrete girder bridge spanning the Katsura River in Kyoto.
- A central symbol of the Arashiyama scenic area first established by monk Dosho in 836.
- Named by Emperor Kameyama who observed the moon appearing to cross the bridge at night.
- The current structure was completed in 1934 and serves as part of Prefectural Route 29.
What to see
- Traditional wooden railings designed to blend the modern structure into the natural landscape.
- Siphon-type hydroelectric power systems that provide electricity for the bridge's LED lighting.
- Views of the surrounding mountains and the connection to the riverside Nakanoshima Park.
Getting there
- Accessible via a short walk from the Hankyu Arashiyama Station.
- Located within walking distance of the Randen Arashiyama Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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