A red arch bridge built since the Meiji era: Photo taken on the street in Koto Ward, Tokyo

A red arch bridge built since the Meiji era: Photo taken on the street in Koto Ward, Tokyo
The pedestrian bridge “Hachiman Bridge” over the Hachimanbori Promenade in Koto Ward, Tokyo (Photo by Seki Katsuyuki)

There is a red arch bridge on the east side of Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine (Koto Ward, Tokyo). This “Hachiman Bridge” is the oldest existing iron bridge. Even today, people can be seen using it to commute to school or work, or for a walk.

The bridge, which is 15.2 meters long and 2 meters wide, was built in what is now Chuo Ward in 1878, about 150 years ago. It was moved to its current location as part of the reconstruction plan following the Great Kanto Earthquake, and is designated as an Important Cultural Property by the national government.

According to the Koto Ward Cultural Property Division, “It is a historically important and valuable heritage, so we want to treasure it together with the local people.” From the Meiji era to today, the sight of people crossing this bridge is romantic. (Photo Reporting Division, Katsuyuki Seki)

The pedestrian bridge “Hachiman Bridge” over the Hachimanbori Promenade in Koto Ward, Tokyo (Photo by Seki Katsuyuki)
The pedestrian bridge “Hachiman Bridge” over the Hachimanbori Promenade in Koto Ward, Tokyo (Photo by Seki Katsuyuki)
The chrysanthemum crest on the pillars of the “Hachiman Bridge,” a pedestrian bridge over the Hachimanbori Promenade, Tokyo (Photo by Seki Katsuyuki)
The pedestrian bridge “Hachiman Bridge” over the Hachimanbori Promenade in Koto Ward, Tokyo (Photo by Seki Katsuyuki)

Source: Japanese

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