Bridge · Shinkawa / Hakozaki
Toyomi Bridge 豊海橋
A small 1927 Vierendeel bridge at the mouth of the Nihonbashi River, shaped like a ladder laid on its side and lit up white-orange at night.
About
Toyomi-bashi is the first bridge on the Nihonbashi River, right where it flows into the Sumida beside Eitai Bridge. Rebuilt after the 1923 earthquake, it is a rare Vierendeel truss: rectangular frames without diagonals, designed to balance visually with the big Eitai arch next door. The riveted steelwork is painted white and lit up in a soft white-orange in the evening, making it a favourite "hidden" night spot and drama location. It is a Chuo City Cultural Property and was listed as a civil engineering heritage structure in 2022. Legend says the 47 ronin crossed here on their way to Sengakuji after their 1703 vendetta.
Highlights
- Rare Vierendeel (ladder-shaped) truss from 1927
- White-orange night illumination
- Pairs with Eitai Bridge in one frame
- Chuo City Cultural Property
Tips
- Stand on the Sumida terrace at the river mouth to get Toyomi Bridge and lit-up Eitai Bridge together.
- Visit after dark: it is plain in daylight but glows at night.
- Combine with Sumidagawa Ohashi and Eitai Bridge on a short night walk.
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