Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi

Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi, The Dream Suspension Bridge In The Kuju Highlands Of Oita, One Of The Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridges In Japan At About 390 M And 173 M Above The Valley, With Views Of Two Waterfalls. Not For People Afraid Of Heights. · Kokonoe, Oita

Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi, the Dream Suspension Bridge, hangs across a deep valley in the Kuju highlands of Kokonoe in Oita, in central Kyushu. It is a pedestrian bridge about 390 m long and 173 m above the water - confirm both numbers - opened in 2006 and often described as the highest pedestrian suspension bridge in Japan. From the middle you see the Shindo Falls, a pair of falls often called the twin waterfalls, and a gorge of forest that turns red and gold in late October to early November. The deck sways in wind and moves under other walkers, which delights some and frightens others. It suits sightseers on a Yufuin or Kurokawa trip, drivers and photographers. A crossing takes about 15 minutes each way, and an hour with views. It is worth it in autumn or clear weather. Skip it in fog or high wind, or if you fear heights. Bring cash for the toll and warm layers, because the valley is cooler and windier than the car park suggests.

Kokonoe, Kusu District, Oita, in the Kuju highlands, reached by car or bus from Yufuin or Beppu; a toll is charged to cross the bridge, Kokonoe, Oita, Japan

The bridge is usually open daily from morning to late afternoon, with the closing time a little earlier in winter and a later close in summer and autumn - confirm current hours. A toll of a few hundred yen is charged at the gate for crossing, and cash is the safest payment. The bridge may close at short notice in high wind, snow, ice or after earthquakes. A car is the easiest way to arrive; a bus from Yufuin or Beppu runs on limited days only - confirm the timetable. Weekends and autumn bring queues.

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