Overview
Uchinada Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Kahokugata drainage channel in Uchinada, Kahoku District, Ishikawa Prefecture. Affectionately nicknamed 'Sunset Bridge Uchinada', it is loved for its views of the sun setting over the Sea of Japan.
Highlights
- ●The tower-and-cable form of the cable-stayed bridge
- ●Sunsets over the Sea of Japan
- ●The waterside scenery of the drainage channel
- ●The scene behind the 'Sunset Bridge Uchinada' name
History
The structure crosses the Kahokugata drainage channel as a cable-stayed bridge, its deck elegantly suspended by cables from a main tower. Its nickname, Sunset Bridge Uchinada, comes from the beautiful evening views it commands.
Access
It lies around Uchinada, where the Kahokugata drainage channel meets the Sea of Japan. Check maps and official information for detailed routes.
Best season
As the nickname suggests, dusk—when the sun paints the sky and sea—is the best time to visit. The clear air of autumn and winter makes the sunset especially vivid.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the Kahokugata channel in Uchinada
- 2View the full bridge from its foot
- 3Cross the bridge and enjoy the sea-side scenery
- 4Watch the sunset at dusk
Did you know?
💡 The nickname 'Sunset Bridge Uchinada' reflects its reputation as a spot for watching the sun sink into the Sea of Japan.
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Traveler reviews2
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アクセスもよく、家族で一日中楽しめました。
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