10 Bridges in Kinki That You Shouldn't Miss

March 24, 2022 Janette Largent

The Kansai region (関西地方, Kansai-chihō) or the Kinki region (近畿地方, Kinki-chihō) lies in the southern-central region of Japan's main island Honshū. The region includes the prefectures of Mie, Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyōgo and Shiga, sometimes Fukui, Tokushima and Tottori. While the use of the terms "Kansai" and "Kinki" have changed over history, in most modern contexts the use of the two terms is interchangeable. The urban region of Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto (Keihanshin region) is the second-most populated in Japan after the Greater Tokyo Area.
Restaurants in Kinki

1. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

Tarumi-ku, 655-0047 Hyogo Prefecture http://www.jb-honshi.co.jp/bridgeworld/index.html
Excellent
49%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 410 reviews

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

The world's longest suspension bridge.

Reviewed By Krubee - Singapore, Singapore

Built in 1998 which connects Kobe to Iwaya in Awaji Island stands the longest central pan suspension bridge in the world - the Akashi Kaiyko Bridge. The bridge is 3911 m long with the central span the longest. The bridge can withstand Typhoons and 8.5 magnitude earthquakes. If you plan to cross the bridge the toll fee is 2300 yen. We went there from Osaka taking the JR Kobe Rapid line to Maiko station and from there can walk 3 to 5 mins from the West side. The bridge is free but the exhibition costs about 310 yen. We didn't go inside the exhibition but instead we just walked towards the bridge and its monument where we took great photos and videos together. It was also sunset so we marvelled at the sun while setting down. There are very few tourists and locals around so it was a pretty quiet and less crowded day. We didn't get a chance to cross the bridge by car to Awaji island but will definitely try it next time around. So if you visit Kobe, try passing by Maiko and marvel at the longest suspension bridge in the world.

2. Kitasuisan Bridge

1190 Amarube Shimo, Maizuru 625-0087 Kyoto Prefecture +81 773-62-2250 http://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/maizuru/kengaku/0_sanbashi.html
Excellent
49%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 68 reviews

Kitasuisan Bridge

3. Hoshi no Buranko Bridge

5019-1 Hoshida, Katano 576-0011 Osaka Prefecture +81 72-891-0110 http://www.osaka-midori.jp/mori/hoshida/index.html
Excellent
48%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

Hoshi no Buranko Bridge

Reviewed By wenniectw

A nice and comfortable hiking. Not too hard to climb, just nice and you will see the WOW view from the star swing!!!! A great view of nature, deep breathe and feel good! You can make your trip plan to Osaka with not only shopping to Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori or Namba, but you can pick a day to see the great view of nature too! Hiking at Hoshi no Buranko Bridge will never let you down! You will be able to see a stunt view and very enjoy the trip!!

4. Ebisu Bridge

1-6, Dotombori, Chuo, Osaka 542-0071 Osaka Prefecture +81 6-6615-6818 http://www.city.osaka.lg.jp/kensetsu/page/0000021695.html
Excellent
23%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 631 reviews

Ebisu Bridge

Reviewed By iluv2eatntravel - San Diego, United States

If there is one spot to get the best photos of Dotonbori , this is it! This was our 2nd time visiting Dotonbori/Shinsaibashi and the views from the Ebisu Bridge still amazed us. Strategically located in between Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi over the Dotonbori canal, it acts like a big courtyard between these attractions with the most noticeable billboards (such as the Glico man) and entry ways. Especially amazing at night when all the lights are lighted up from the billboards, the river walk, the shops etc. The sights and the sounds and the energy were just at another level unmatched elsewhere.

5. Venus Bridge

Mt. Suwa Park Observatory, Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-0007 Hyogo Prefecture http://www.feel-kobe.jp/kobe-yakei/area/mountain/01/
Excellent
35%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 91 reviews

Venus Bridge

6. Kusurimizukyo Bridge

113-1 Kusurimizu, Oyodo-cho, Yoshino-gun 638-0832 Nara Prefecture
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Kusurimizukyo Bridge

7. Nagarebashi

to Kumiyamacho, Kusegun, Yawata 614-0000 Kyoto Prefecture http://www.city.yawata.kyoto.jp/0000000477.html
Excellent
27%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 60 reviews

Nagarebashi

8. Ujibashi Bridge

Uji, Uji 611-0021 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-22-3141 http://www.city.uji.kyoto.jp/0000013872.html
Excellent
15%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
35%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 170 reviews

Ujibashi Bridge

9. Amarube Railroad Bridge, Sorano Eki

1861-2 Nawate, Amarube, Kasumiku, Kami-cho, Mikata-gun 669-6671 Hyogo Prefecture +81 796-36-0028 http://web.pref.hyogo.lg.jp/ks05/soranoeki.html
Excellent
33%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 156 reviews

Amarube Railroad Bridge, Sorano Eki

Reviewed By lescrodel - Greensborough, Australia

The bridge is next to a safer modern one. The area has a monument at the base of the bridge. this is a truly beautiful area to take photographs of Japan's rugged coastline.

10. Yura River Bridge

Yura, Miyazu 626-0071 Kyoto Prefecture http://www.facebook.com/takashi.aoya
Excellent
28%
Good
61%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 18 reviews

Yura River Bridge

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