Meganebashi
Meganebashi, The Spectacles Bridge In Nagasaki, A Pair Of Stone Arches From 1634 That Mirror In The River To Form The Shape Of A Pair Of Glasses, The Oldest Stone Arch Bridge In Japan. A Short Stop On A Walk Along The Nakashima River. · Nagasaki, Nagasaki
Meganebashi, the Spectacles Bridge, is a stone arch bridge over the Nakashima River in Nagasaki. It was built in 1634 by a Chinese monk of Kofuku-ji temple - confirm - and is often said to be the oldest stone arch bridge in Japan - confirm. Its two arches reflect in the calm water to form a pair of glasses, which gives it the name. The bridge was damaged in the 1982 Nagasaki flood and was restored - confirm. It is short and free to cross, so the visit is a photograph, a look at the arches from the bank and a slow walk. Several heart-shaped stones set in the embankment, the so-called heart stones, are hidden around the walls - about two or three, confirm. Along the river there is a path with other stone bridges, a nice walk. It suits couples, photographers and anyone in Nagasaki for the day, and it is a stop of 20 to 40 minutes. It is not worth a trip on its own. A tram runs to Kokaido-mae - confirm. Nagasaki is a separate place on the app.
Nakashima River, Imamachi, Nagasaki, a short walk from Nagasaki Station by tram to Kokaido-mae, Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan
The bridge is outdoors on a public street and is open all day, every day, with no gate or ticket. Best light is the morning and late afternoon, when the water is calm and the reflection is clearest. After heavy rain the river rises and the circle of the arches is not complete - confirm. From Nagasaki Station take a tram to Kokaido-mae and walk a few minutes. Shops and cafes nearby keep daytime hours, often closing around 17:00 to 18:00 - confirm. No booking is needed.