Nakashima River

Overview

The Nakashima River is a second-class river that flows through the city of Nagasaki and empties into Nagasaki Port. It is 5.8 km long, and many bridges span it as it runs through the town centre. With embankments in place and steps leading down to the water's edge, it is ideal for strolling, and you can watch the carp released into it up close from the riverside.

Highlights

• ●Meganebashi, a stone double-arch bridge designated a National Important Cultural Property
• ●The stone arch bridges Tokeibashi and Fukurobashi, tangible cultural properties of Nagasaki City
• ●Carp released into the river, seen up close from the steps down to the bank
• ●The riverside of a 5.8 km second-class river flowing into Nagasaki Port

History

Many bridges cross the Nakashima River, and among them the stone double-arch Meganebashi (Spectacles Bridge) is designated a National Important Cultural Property. The Tokeibashi and Fukurobashi, both stone arch bridges, are designated tangible cultural properties of the city of Nagasaki. In the Edo period the river was also called the Ōkawa (Great River).

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Set off along the walking path beside the Nakashima River
2. 2Admire the stone double-arch bridge at Meganebashi
3. 3Visit stone arch bridges such as Tokeibashi and Fukurobashi
4. 4Go down to the bank to see the released carp up close

Did you know?

💡 In the Edo period the Nakashima River was also known as the Ōkawa (Great River). Carp have been released into it, and you can see them up close from the water's edge.

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