Bridge · Yabakei (Nakatsu)

Yabakei Bridge 耶馬渓橋

Japan's longest stone arch bridge and its only eight-span stone arch, built in 1923 over the Yamakuni River in Yabakei; Important Cultural Property.

PriceFree

Getting thereJR Nakatsu Station, bus toward Yabakei (about 25 min)

Time needed30-60 min

Best timeAutumn

AddressHonyabakeimachi, Nakatsu, Oita

About

Yabakei Bridge crosses the Yamakuni River downstream of Ao no Domon. Its eight masonry arches are designated an Important Cultural Property and counted among Japan's 100 famous bridges. It is one of the 'three bridges of Yabakei'.

Highlights

Eight-span stone arch, Japan's longest
Reflections in the Yamakuni River
Views of Yabakei cliffs
One of the three Yabakei bridges

Tips

Best viewed from the riverbank downstream
Combine with Ao no Domon and Rakanji
Free and open any time

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Yabakei Bridge 耶馬渓橋

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