Ikitsuki Bridge — Attraction in Hirado

The Ikitsuki Ohashi Bridge, the world's longest truss bridge, spans 400 meters and is a marvel of engineering built in 1991. Designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 50 km/h and tidal currents of 11 km/h, the truss design was selected for its strength, stability, and cost-effectiveness, connecting Ikitsuki Island with Hirado of Kyushu. In Baltimore, Maryland, the Francis Scott Key Bridge, with a 366-meter span, was the third longest truss bridge until it was tragically destroyed in 2024 by a container ship accident.

Beneath the Ikitsuki Ohashi Bridge, beautiful Stabit blocks are strategically placed for coastal protection, forming mesmerizing patterns and dissipating wave energy to prevent erosion. The blue color of the bridge harmonizes beautifully with the sky and ocean, creating a picturesque view. The Ikitsuki Strait has a rich maritime history. Since 14,000 BCE, these waters have been bustling with fishing activities. By the 16th century, the narrow strait became a whaling hub, attracting whalers from across Japan.

Hirado was Japan's first city to open to foreign trade, welcoming merchants from the Netherlands and Portugal. This openness led to significant cultural exchanges, including the introduction of Christianity. As persecution began, many Christians found refuge on...

This bridge and the view that is framed by the road on the drive down are really enjoyable. You may wonder if still in Japan as looks very different from...

🏣長崎県平戸市主師町 🅿️🚗…島の館に 🚌…道に駅（島の館） ※ 起点…平戸市主師町 終点…平戸市生月町南免 全長約1.1㎞ 無料 ※ 以前は有料だった ※ この橋の開通で、生月島と平戸島と平戸大橋を通じて九州本土と繋がった。 2010年4月1日 より無料開放された。 総工費…約45億円 ※ 1980年…架橋調査開始 1983年…橋脚部分着手 1988年…全面的に着工 1991年7月31日 開通（有料） 2010年…無料化 ※ 交通機関がフェリーのみであったので、開通後は観光客は12倍に、三分のニは県外から… 1990年…4,600人、1991年…340,000人、1992年…546,000人となる。 ※ 3径間連続トラスト橋としては、当時は世界最大規模だった...