Tsūjun Bridge
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It was built in 1850s, to pass valley and carries water to another plateau. Water should be flushed once a year in order to pour out sand and dust from waterway, but nowadays they flush every weekend and holidays for viewing, except spring-summer season (it is actually used so they need water to fill ricefield). There is a museum in the roadside rest area, and you can see replaced stone-made waterway. Though no English explanation, it is recommended to see and know the history, as the story is written in elementary school textbook among Japan.
T MIZT MIZ
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This is a terrific example of masonry and engineering. We came around 1pm and were able to see the excess water venting from the sides. I never knew such aqueducts were built in Japan. The facing stones fit together in flowing organic pattern. It looks like a fusion of the Roman arch and Japanese castle foundations
NathanNathan
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The extreme force of the water flowing out from both sides was stunning. It lasts long enough to view from above and below as well. You’ll get a little wet if you get too close underneath! This bridge definitely deserves more recognition.
Jesus GonzalvezJesus Gonzalvez
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Picturesque aqueduct in the countryside. The water is only released for 15 minutes, so check the daily schedule on their website before going. The view from below is free, or you can pay 500 yen at the upper parking area to walk up top.
Matt JaegerMatt Jaeger
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definitely a crowd pleaser and we were lucky just on time for a 1pm irrigation water falls. It was a happy moment for all the people there. Beautiful green yellow fields to walk around and shops to get local tea and groceries.
YunYun
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2023年12月14日(木)に行きました。 冬季は凍結の危険があるとかで、橋の上は通行できません。 12月は、もう渡れないのは知っていましたが、渡れなくとも下に降りて写真を撮ることくらいはできるのかと思って、橋を目指して行きましたが、橋の下に行くには、橋の上を通らないと行けない構造になっているということが、現地に着いて、わかりました。 橋の上を通るための入り口の門は閉ざされており、どう頑張っても降りられず、かと言って、門の外側から橋を見ても、周りの木々が邪魔で、橋の全貌がわからず…で、超ガッカリ。 せっかく来たのに、放水していない冬季は橋の姿すら見られないのか…と、ショックを受けて帰路に就き、すぐ近くにある「道の駅通潤橋」に寄ろうとして、またもやショック！ なんと、道の駅から、通潤橋の姿がバッチリ見えるじゃないですか！！ しかも、道の駅に車を停めて、少し歩くだけで、橋の袂に行けるじゃないですか！ 橋のある案内の場所まで行かなくても、道の駅に行けば良かったんですね！それを知らなかったので、橋にだけ行って見れなくて、ガッカリして、そのままバカみたいに帰ってしまうところでした。道の駅に寄って、橋が無事に見れて、良かったです！ 橋に向かう時、橋のある場所がわからず、Googleマップやナビばかり見ていたので、道の駅の横を通り過ぎた時に、そこから橋の姿がキレイに見えていたことに気付けておらず、そのまま通過して橋に向かってしまったのが、マズかったです…。 放水シーンが見れないのは残念ですが、美しい橋の姿がしっかり見られて、良かったです！
かおり（Kelly）かおり（Kelly）
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Nagahara, 郡山都, Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto 861-3661, Japan
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Tsūjun Bridge is an aqueduct in Yamato, Kumamoto, Japan. It is an arch bridge completed in 1854 and is 84.0m long. The arch spans 27.3m. It is the largest stone aqueduct in Japan. The Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs has designated the bridge an National Treasure.
attractions: Goroga Falls, Koichiryo Shrine Shrine, restaurants: Ochika Ramen, Cipollino, 日本料理 紗綯, Yamurakan, Motosatsumaya, イノウエ菓子店, よしみ食堂, Jikandesuyo, Matsukaze, 焼肉 牛力
