Overview
Matsuhama Bridge is a road bridge carrying part of Niigata Prefectural Road 17 (the Niigata-Muramatsu-Mikawa Line) across the Agano River, which flows through Niigata City. The two banks fall under different administrative wards: the western abutment is in Shimoyama, Higashi Ward, and the eastern abutment is in Matsuhama, Kita Ward.
Highlights
- ●A road bridge over the Agano River, which flows through Niigata City
- ●Carries part of Niigata Prefectural Road 17, the Niigata-Muramatsu-Mikawa Line
- ●Its western abutment is in Shimoyama, Higashi Ward, Niigata City
- ●Its eastern abutment is in Matsuhama, Kita Ward, Niigata City
History
The bridge was built as part of Niigata Prefectural Road 17, the Niigata-Muramatsu-Mikawa Line, crossing the Agano River and linking the separate wards of Shimoyama in Higashi Ward and Matsuhama in Kita Ward.
Access
The bridge's western end is in Shimoyama, Higashi Ward, Niigata City, and its eastern end is in Matsuhama, Kita Ward, Niigata City; it can be crossed via Niigata Prefectural Road 17, the Niigata-Muramatsu-Mikawa Line.
Best season
The view of the Agano River from the bridge and its surroundings can be enjoyed year-round, and crossing is most comfortable when the weather is mild.
Map
37.9508, 139.1344 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Approach the bridge from the Shimoyama side in Higashi Ward, Niigata City
- 2Cross the bridge over the Agano River
- 3Continue to the Matsuhama side in Kita Ward, Niigata City
- 4Take in the view of the Agano River from the bridge and its surroundings
Did you know?
💡 The official name of the prefectural road that includes this bridge is Niigata Prefectural Road 17, the Niigata-Muramatsu-Mikawa Line, a route name that incorporates the place names Niigata, Muramatsu and Mikawa.
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