The Momigi Suspension Bridges cross the Momigi River in rural Gokanosho just south of the Heike Folk Village. The longer bridge, Ayatori-bashi (Cat's Cradle Bridge) sits 35 meters above the rushing river while the shorter Shakunage-bashi (Alpine Rose Bridge) runs right next to it but slightly lower, at 17 meters above the river. The bridges were built from local cedar, and until the construction of the local road, were used by residents and schoolchildren as a way to traverse the Momigi River. In autumn, the view of the foliage-covered mountains from the bridges is memorable.
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Momigi Suspension Bridges
Old transport routes deep in the heart of Gokanosho
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Bryan Baier
10 years ago
Beautiful shots of the fall colors! It reminds me of the Sumatakyo in Shizuoka
Thanks, Bryan! I actually visited those bridges on the Sumatakyo years ago (holy iridescent water, Batman!) but I think they scared me a bit more. Much less sway to the ones in Gokanosho!
It was pretty shaky, Yui! I had to carry my daughter in a backpack because I was worried she would fall through the large openings on the side.
It definitely isn't a place for those afraid of heights!
Yui Yamaguchi
10 years ago
You have to be very brave as the bridge would shake when you're crossing!
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