Overview
Harimayabashi Bridge is a road bridge in Harimaya-cho 1-chome in the city of Kochi, Kochi Prefecture. A compact girder bridge only about 20 meters long, it is written both with the kanji "播磨屋橋" and, quite often, in hiragana as "はりまや橋", and it functions as a well-loved landmark right in the heart of the city.
Highlights
- ●A compact girder bridge about 20 meters long
- ●Listed among the "100 Fine Bridges of Japan"
- ●Located in Harimaya-cho 1-chome, in the heart of Kochi city
- ●Known by two forms of its name, kanji and hiragana
History
Detailed records of the bridge's origins are limited, but it has been recognized as one of the "100 Fine Bridges of Japan," giving it a reputation that extends well beyond Kochi itself. It continues to carry everyday road traffic through the center of the city today.
Access
The bridge stands in Harimaya-cho 1-chome, right in central Kochi, making it an easy stop while exploring the downtown area on foot. Public transport from around Kochi Station is the usual way to reach the area.
Best season
Since it is an outdoor road bridge, it can be visited at any time of year. For a comfortable walk around central Kochi, the milder spring and autumn months are especially pleasant.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Stand at the bridge and get a sense of its modest 20-meter span
- 2Notice how the bridge's name appears in both kanji and hiragana nearby
- 3Walk through central Kochi's downtown streets
- 4Continue on to other sights elsewhere in Kochi city
Did you know?
💡 Despite its modest length of only around 20 meters, the bridge is counted among the "100 Fine Bridges of Japan," and it is unusual in being commonly written both in kanji and in hiragana.
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