Meganebashi Bridge in Nagasaki - SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Built on the technology transmitted through Rome, Portugal, and China. The oldest arch shaped stone bridge in Japan.

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The Meganebashi bridge is an arch shaped double stone bridge that crosses the Nakajima River in Nagasaki. As it was built by a Chinese monk in the time when Christianity was banned, it took some Chinese style. People started to call it Meganebashi (“spectacles bridge”) from its image reflected on the river, then it's been loved by locals and tourists, became a representative bridge of Nagasaki. It was partially destroyed by flooding in 1982 and the local government almost decided to take it away, but the bridge survived by constructing a culvert to let the excessive water go through it. The bridge was restored on the following year, started to reflect its beautiful spectacles appearance on the river again. Just come and see the bridge while strolling around the city.

Address

Meganebashi Bridge
Uonocho, Nagasaki-shi, Nagasaki

Access from major landmarks

Nagasaki station - Megane-bashi
From Nagasaki station to Kokaidomae Station
Four minutes (via Streetcar)
From Kokaidomae Station to Megane-bashi
Approx. Eight minutes by walk

Attractions near Meganebashi Bridge

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