- 2022.05.19
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Chinkabashi: more than just bridges
Despite their minimalist beauty, relatively low construction cost and practicality, over the years in Japan, chinkabashi (submersible bridges) have been replaced with common, rail-equipped bridges
Kochi is one of the few places where you can find these iconic landmarks dotted along crystal clear rivers. For the local communities, chinkabashi are more than just bridges. They symbolize the harmony between people and nature through their simple design that blends into the environment and peacefully coexists with the elements, standing up to heavy rain, floods or snow
Everybody crosses the chinkabashi safely and mindfully so that the history of chinkabashi can continue for generations
The photos show Nagoya Chinkabashi, which is the longest of those along the Niyodo River
Nagoya Chinkabashi is a 17-minute bus ride from Ino Station
Enjoy your summer at the crystal clear Niyodo River! Learn about Niyodo Adventure here: https://visitkochijapan.com/en/activities/10419
Kochi is one of the few places where you can find these iconic landmarks dotted along crystal clear rivers. For the local communities, chinkabashi are more than just bridges. They symbolize the harmony between people and nature through their simple design that blends into the environment and peacefully coexists with the elements, standing up to heavy rain, floods or snow
Everybody crosses the chinkabashi safely and mindfully so that the history of chinkabashi can continue for generations
The photos show Nagoya Chinkabashi, which is the longest of those along the Niyodo River
Nagoya Chinkabashi is a 17-minute bus ride from Ino Station
Enjoy your summer at the crystal clear Niyodo River! Learn about Niyodo Adventure here: https://visitkochijapan.com/en/activities/10419
