Feb 10, 2014 - 1 min read

Kobe Ohashi

Amazing bridge connecting Kobe mainland and Port Island

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Kobe Ohashi connects the Kobe mainland with Port Island. The red color structure has walking lanes on either sides so can enjoy the port side scenery.

The bridge has good open space on both ends which on weekends is often frequented by people interested in fishing activities. The scenery with Kobe Port Tower and Mount Maya in the distance is really beautiful.

The City of Kobe is also referred to as the city of design, and the night-time view is highly recommended. You can for example catch a cruise ship that passes under the bridge. A lot of couples can usually be seen around the bridge in the evening, enjoying the view and tranquil atmosphere.

Kobe Ohashi as seen from the Kobe Municipal Building. The traffic action is quite beautiful to watch.

Night-time view of the Kobe Ohashi from the Kobe Municipal Building

Photograph of the bridge in the distance, taken from the Port Island area.

Twilight-time view of Kobe Ohashi

Kobe Ohashi (o-hashi means bridge in Japanese) connects the mainland to Port Island, a reclaimed land structure which finally connects to Kobe Airport. The bridge was constructed in 1970 along with the Port Terminal, and even today it is the only connection between Kobe Airport and the main city of Kobe. Significant reconstruction was undertaken post the Hanshin Earthquake since the automobile expressway was rendered completely unusable. The reconstruction was completed in July of 1996 and one cannot even tell any signs of the disaster today. The Port Terminal Station on the Sannomiya side of the bridge is also a famous spot to view the summer fireworks.