Kokonoe Yume Otsuribashi — Attraction in Kokonoe

Ok, this bridge is pretty impressive, but the road to get there is not for the faint of heart. It's a narrow winding mountain road with a number of places where it's one car at a time. Also, be careful if the weather is a bit doggy. We left Beppo, and it was sunny and 10c. By the time we arrived, it was 1c and 100%. If it started to rain, it would be snow. Be careful if your rental car does not have snow tires because it would be hell trying to go back down in even a tiny bit of snow or slush. As for the bridge, you better like heights because it's a bit unnerving. There are hand rails at regular counter height, but you can look right over into the valley. It was a bit windy, too, so the whole thing was a bit bouncy. I have a sort of fear of heights, but like the adrenaline from places like this. It's quite a way to the other side, and when we turned around to come back, we saw a second massive waterfall. I think it's more like standing in the middle of the sky and wondering how you can just be so still so high up. It's definitely a great off the beaten, path destination for a day trip. It took us a little over an hour from Beppu, and on the way back, we stopped at the highway rest stop for some truly...

If you are looking for a mix of adventure and breathtaking scenery, Kokonoe Suspension Bridge in Oita Prefecture is one for the books. It is indeed an incredible feat of engineering and yes, a popular destination for both local and foreign tourists. The bridge offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape—lush greenery during the spring and summer seasons and vibrant hues during the fall.

I went there three times already, but the view never gets old.

Crossing the bridge can be a challenge for those who are afraid of heights and can also be a bit daunting during the windy days when it swings. Nevertheless, it’s a worthwhile visit for nature enthusiasts and thrill-seekers.

And yes... the burgers... I went there for the burgers, too. Don't forget to try one when...

Worth visiting.

I stopped by on my way from Mt. Aso to Yufuin. It was hard to decide whether to go or not because I had to turn around quite a bit to see this bridge, but I think I did well to go and see it. It was especially nice to be able to see two waterfalls from the bridge that cannot be seen in other seasons after the rain. They say there is one more baby waterfall, but this time it wasn't visible.

There were narrow but transparent floors here and there, and I got goosebumps because I could feel the height of over 170m. I was able to enjoy a wonderful view from the bridge. Large buses come by and just look at the bridge from the entrance before heading back, but if you come this far, I recommend paying an entrance fee of about 500 yen and crossing the bridge....