Suspension Bridges of Hyogo
This is a list of all 15 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory for Hyogo in Japan. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.
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1984: Ohnaruto
Awajishima, Hyogo and Naruto, Tokushima, Japan - Naruto Strait
| Bridgemeister ID: | 480 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1984 |
| Name: | Ohnaruto |
| Also Known As: | Onaruto |
| Location: | Awajishima, Hyogo and Naruto, Tokushima, Japan |
| Crossing: | Naruto Strait |
| Coordinates: | 34.238877 N 134.651243 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Authority |
| References: | BAAW, BAR, BBR, BDU |
| Use: | Vehicular (major highway) |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 876 meters (2,874 feet) |
| Side Spans: | 2 x 330 meters (1,082.7 feet) |
| Deck width: | 34 meters |
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1998: Akashi Kaikyo
Maiko, Tarumi-ward, Kobe and Matsuho, Awaji Island, Hyogo, Japan - Akashi Strait
| Bridgemeister ID: | 501 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1998 |
| Name: | Akashi Kaikyo |
| Also Known As: | 明石海峡大橋 |
| Location: | Maiko, Tarumi-ward, Kobe and Matsuho, Awaji Island, Hyogo, Japan |
| Crossing: | Akashi Strait |
| Coordinates: | 34.630617 N 135.0327 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Authority |
| References: | BAR, BBR, BDU, CTW, PS199803, SA199712b |
| Use: | Vehicular (major highway) |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2020) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 1,991 meters (6,532.2 feet) |
| Side Spans: | 2 x 960 meters (3,149.6 feet) |
| Deck width: | 35.5 meters |
Notes:
- Became longest suspension bridge by eclipsing 1981 Humber - Hull, Humberside, England, United Kingdom.
- Eclipsed by new longest suspension bridge 2022 Çanakkale 1915 - Sütlüce, Gelibolu and Lapseki, Çanakkale, Türkiye.
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| Bridgemeister ID: | 5844 (added 2021-05-13) |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Shiso, Hyogo, Japan |
| At or Near Feature: | Harafudō Falls, 原不動滝 |
| Coordinates: | 35.199819 N 134.503872 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2018) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- One of several suspension bridges around Harafudō Falls. This bridge's deck appears to be currently (as of 2010s) supported by substantial I-beams such that it is highly doubtful the bridge is functioning as a suspension bridge.
- Near Harafudō - Shiso, Hyogo, Japan.
- Near Harafudō - Shiso, Hyogo, Japan.
| Bridgemeister ID: | 6080 (added 2021-07-04) |
| Name: | Bokenhirobanotsuri |
| Also Known As: | 冒険広場の吊橋 |
| Location: | Taka, Hyogo, Japan |
| At or Near Feature: | Takacho Leisure Village Park - 多可町余暇村公園 |
| Coordinates: | 35.077803 N 134.923879 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2021) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- Smaller of two small nearby footbridges in this park.
- Next to Kitaharimayokamura Koen (北播磨余暇村公園の吊橋) - Taka, Hyogo, Japan.
Fukuchikeikokukyuyo Center
Shiso, Hyogo, Japan - Fukuchi River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 6081 (added 2021-07-04) |
| Name: | Fukuchikeikokukyuyo Center |
| Also Known As: | 福知渓谷休養センターの吊橋 |
| Location: | Shiso, Hyogo, Japan |
| Crossing: | Fukuchi River |
| Coordinates: | 35.159809 N 134.658138 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2013) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Bridgemeister ID: | 5774 (added 2021-04-08) |
| Name: | Harafudō |
| Location: | Shiso, Hyogo, Japan |
| At or Near Feature: | Harafudō Falls, 原不動滝 |
| Coordinates: | 35.197873 N 134.502023 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2021) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- There appear to be two suspension bridges right at the falls with at least one more suspension bridge closer to the nearby Harafudō campground. This entry represents one of the two bridges very close to the falls. The coordinates provided here may not be exact.
- Near (footbridge) - Shiso, Hyogo, Japan.
- Near Harafudō - Shiso, Hyogo, Japan.
| Bridgemeister ID: | 5845 (added 2021-05-13) |
| Name: | Harafudō |
| Location: | Shiso, Hyogo, Japan |
| At or Near Feature: | Harafudō Falls, 原不動滝 |
| Coordinates: | 35.198081 N 134.501896 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2020) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
Notes:
- There appear to be two suspension bridges right at the falls with at least one more suspension bridge closer to the nearby Harafudō campground. This entry represents one of the two bridges very close to the falls. The coordinates provided here may not be exact.
- Near (footbridge) - Shiso, Hyogo, Japan.
- Near Harafudō - Shiso, Hyogo, Japan.
Hirotanotsuri
Tamba, Hyogo, Japan - Sasayama River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 6064 (added 2021-07-03) |
| Name: | Hirotanotsuri |
| Also Known As: | Hirota, 広田のつり橋 |
| Location: | Tamba, Hyogo, Japan |
| Crossing: | Sasayama River |
| Coordinates: | 35.086410 N 135.096276 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2021) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- Appears to have been completed at some point in 2019-2021.
- Replaced Hirotanotsuri (Hirota, 広田のつり橋) - Tamba, Hyogo, Japan.
Hirotanotsuri
Tamba, Hyogo, Japan - Sasayama River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 6065 (added 2021-07-03) |
| Name: | Hirotanotsuri |
| Also Known As: | Hirota, 広田のつり橋 |
| Location: | Tamba, Hyogo, Japan |
| Crossing: | Sasayama River |
| Coordinates: | 35.086650 N 135.096328 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Status: | Replaced, c. 2019-2021 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- Replaced by Hirotanotsuri (Hirota, 広田のつり橋) - Tamba, Hyogo, Japan.
Kawashiro Koen
Tamba, Hyogo, Japan - Sasayama River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 6066 (added 2021-07-03) |
| Name: | Kawashiro Koen |
| Also Known As: | 川代公園の吊橋 |
| Location: | Tamba, Hyogo, Japan |
| Crossing: | Sasayama River |
| Coordinates: | 35.078455 N 135.111582 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2019) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 2 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 69 meters (226.4 feet) estimated |
| Side Span: | 1 |
| Bridgemeister ID: | 6079 (added 2021-07-04) |
| Name: | Kitaharimayokamura Koen |
| Also Known As: | 北播磨余暇村公園の吊橋 |
| Location: | Taka, Hyogo, Japan |
| At or Near Feature: | Takacho Leisure Village Park - 多可町余暇村公園 |
| Coordinates: | 35.077616 N 134.924178 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2021) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- Larger of two small nearby footbridges in this park.
- Next to Bokenhirobanotsuri (冒険広場の吊橋) - Taka, Hyogo, Japan.
| Bridgemeister ID: | 7526 (added 2023-01-14) |
| Name: | Sarunokazura |
| Also Known As: | 猿のかずら橋, Monkey |
| Location: | Yamagori Fukiaicho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan |
| At or Near Feature: | Nunobiki Falls |
| Coordinates: | 34.710285 N 135.193328 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2021) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Takedao
Takedao, Hyogo, Japan - Muko River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 3360 (added 2019-12-20) |
| Name: | Takedao |
| Location: | Takedao, Hyogo, Japan |
| Crossing: | Muko River |
| Coordinates: | 34.854651 N 135.302926 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Vehicular (one-lane) |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2022) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 55 meters (180.4 feet) estimated |
Tenno
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan - Tennodani River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 7527 (added 2023-01-14) |
| Name: | Tenno |
| Also Known As: | 天王吊橋 |
| Location: | Kobe, Hyogo, Japan |
| Crossing: | Tennodani River |
| Coordinates: | 34.714989 N 135.159241 E |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2022) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
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