Hamura Great Bridge — Attraction in Tokyo

No. Great Wall of China? Sure. Alexander the Great? Definitely. Golden Grate Bridge in San Francisco? Yes. But this bridge is not great, not even when compared to the nearby Hamura (no Great included) Bridge. One narrow pedestrian path that won't accommodate a bicycle and pedestrian simultaneously.

About bridge ratings: Bridges should carry people from one side to the other.

1 Star: No pedestrian access (train bridges excluded)

1-2 Stars: No dedicated pedestrian access, but pedestrians may cross.

2-3 Stars: Dedicated pedestrian access on one side.

3-4 Stars: Dedicated pedestrian access on both sides.

4-5 Stars: Pedestrian exclusive bridge. Motorized vehicles prohibited or excluded.

In each instance, the difference between a lower or higher amount of stars is whether the bridge is visually appealing...

I frequently use the west side of the Tamagawa and there is always trash on the nature trail under this bridge. The bridge needs a fence or wall instead of the railing it has now, which is lower than the side windows of most cars. Drivers who use this bridge dump trash into the river and forest and the government does...

An old bridge. I...