"Our Tokyo" Bridges in Tokyo

Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi is widely known as the name of a town, but there is also a bridge called "Nihonbashi". The current bridge is the 20th generation and was built in 1911. The first bridge was built in the Edo period (1603). At first, the bridge was made of wood, but now it is made of stone. Since "Nihonbashi bridge" was set as the starting point for Japan's roads, many people from all over the country gathered there. Nihonbashi was the most crowded town in Edo. It often appeared in Ukiyoe. Even today, there is the ‘road origin marker' in the center of the Nihonbashi bridge. When you see a road sign that says, for example, "25 kilometers to Tokyo," it means the distance to Nihonbashi Bridge, in Tokyo.

Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tokyo. The bridge was built in 1993 to connect Tokyo Waterfront City and the Tokyo metropolitan area. The bridge is a double structure with an expressway on top. The New Transit Yurikamome line runs beneath it. There are also pedestrian walkways that are free to walk through. People walk and run on them. You cannot ride bicycles on the walkways, so please be careful. If you are on a bicycle, you may rent a special cart and push it along the path.

- Entrance to walkways: Shibaura entrance and Daiba entrance

- Walking distance: About 1.7 km (about a 20 to 30-minute walk)

- The walkways are not open 24 hours a day. Hours of accessibility vary depending on the season. It may be closed at times, so please check before visiting.

Sakurabashi Bridge

Among the bridges that span the Sumida River, this is the only one that is exclusively for pedestrians. It is characterized by its unique X-shape, which connects the Taito and Sumida wards. You may enjoy a relaxing view of the Sumida River and Tokyo Skytree from this bridge. Also, during the cherry blossom viewing season, many people cross it to enjoy the cherry blossoms on both banks. The length of the bridge is about 170 meters. On the weekends and holidays, you may see various street performances.