Aso Chinkabashi (submersible bridge)
浅尾沈下橋 (Aso Chinkabashi）
A bridge that frames a timeless view
While Kochi has many chinkabashi, stocky bridges built without railings so they can withstand flooding, the Aso Chinkabashi is perhaps the most scenic of all. Stretching 121-meters across the clear Niyodo River, the bridge leads the eye to the tiny hamlet of Kamaida, framed by the lushly forested mountains.
The bridge has a new claim to fame, as it was featured in the 2021 animated film “BELLE,” a magical story directed by Mamoru Hosoda that received a 14-minute long standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival.
The bridge has a new claim to fame, as it was featured in the 2021 animated film “BELLE,” a magical story directed by Mamoru Hosoda that received a 14-minute long standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival.
| Address | 高知県高岡郡越知町字鎌井田（Kamaida, Ochi Town, Takaoka Gun, Kochi Prefecture, Japan） |
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| Telephone Number |
0889-20-9511 Niyodo Blue Tourism Council
*This phone number is for the tourism council, do not put it into vehicle navigation to find the destination. |
| Directions | ●About 40 min drive from Ino IC on Kochi Expressway |
| Map Code | 181 811 630*28 |
| Remarks | Attention: 1. The submersible bridges are regular roads used by local residents. Please refrain from blocking the road or interfering with traffic. 2. There are no car parks or restrooms around the Aso Chinkabashi. |
