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Nikko — Shinkyo Bridge
A vermilion bridge makes a low arc across the rocky Daiya River.
The story behind the place
Shinkyo belongs to Nikko Futarasan-jinja Shrine and stands at the entrance to the Nikko mountains. The official local guide gives its length as 28 metres and its width as nearly eight metres. Vermilion railings, dark supporting timbers and stone supports distinguish the bridge against the surrounding woods. It is part of Nikko’s World Heritage setting.
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Read more from the sources
- Shinkyo BridgeNikko City Tourism Association
- Nikko — Shinkyo Bridge — named component reference© OpenStreetMap contributors
