October 12, 2016



In the late afternoon, my little stomach (which wasn't so little) started to rumble a bit, but there were plenty of places to grab a bite to eat. After the serene and beautiful Rinnoji Temple and Shoyoen Garden, we headed towards the famous Shinkyo red bridge in Nikko. We had actually seen it on our way there, but our hearts and legs led us straight to the bridge. After all, if you come all this way and don't pay to step on it, it's like you haven't really been there.

Shinkyo Bridge: A Sacred Gateway to Nikko's Shrines and Temples

The Shinkyo Bridge, also known as the Sacred Bridge, stands as a majestic gateway to the Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Rinno-ji Temple complex. This iconic landmark, belonging to the Futarasan Shrine, is recognized as one of Japan's three most beautiful bridges, alongside the Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni and the Saruhashi Bridge in Yamanashi.

The current bridge structure dates back to 1636, although its initial construction remains shrouded in mystery. Opened to the public in 1973, the bridge underwent extensive renovations in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Today, visitors can cross the bridge for a small fee, experiencing its historical significance and breathtaking beauty.

Opening Hours:

• April - October: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• November - March: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Admission Fees:

• Adults: 300 yen
• High School Students: 200 yen
• Elementary and Junior High School Students: 100 yen

Location:

Kamihatsuishimachi, Nikko-shi

Access:

• From Nikko Station (JR Nikko Line) or Tobu Nikko Station (Tobu Nikko Line), take the Tobu Bus to Chuzenjiko for 5 minutes and get off at the Shinkyo bus stop.

GPS Coordinates:

36.758552, 139.596686

Source:

http://www.talonjapan.com/shinkyo-bridge/

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At the crossroads, I was confused about which way to go. I made a small gamble and decided to follow the direction the statue was facing. I couldn't help but satisfy my curiosity by asking, "Shinkyo bridge wa doko duseka?" Surprisingly, they understood me! I was so excited, but I didn't understand their response. I just followed their hand gestures and walked in the direction I felt was right. "This must be it," I thought.

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We are now enjoying the moss-covered walkway again.

I walked down to this sign and thought, "Am I walking the wrong way?"
As I walked, I passed a shrine on my left. I walked on the shoulder of the road, where cars were driving by, so I had to be careful of the occasional motorcycle. After a while, I saw the red bridge in front of me. I found a place to cross at the intersection and saw many Thai people. Nikko is a popular tourist destination for Thai people.

We took photos from afar, zooming in and out to our heart's content, before finally agreeing to spend money to leave our footprints, stamping them repeatedly on the bridge.

The river here is incredibly charming.

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Ahem, I'm really standing here now.

Leaving the negotiation to my husband and his old friend, the beautiful Natty, I'll take some photos first.

The ticket lady said Moses didn't need a ticket because he was handsome. *** Actually, young children don't need tickets, but the lady's reason made me, as a mother, smile and side with my son. 5555

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Tickets in hand, we are now entitled to enter. Let's pass through the torii gate as per tradition.

She can't stand seeing long chairs. Just a moment, the model is working for a moment.

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My heart is racing... It seems like I'm going to meet the person I've been secretly crushing on for a long time. What I've been waiting for is right in front of me.
Let's go to the red bridge.

Fortunately, there weren't many people when I went. Hehe.

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Timeless Evidence of Beauty

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After completing one full lap, I arrived early but left late, bringing up the rear of the local crowd.
I was too busy taking photos to notice the time.
If I weren't worried about being rude, I would have walked another three laps.

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And he still wouldn't leave because of the men in black in the picture 5555. He's handsome, though. Even from behind, he's this handsome. Hehe. Good thing my husband dragged me back in time.

The flow of water, time, and love, once lost, often cannot be regained. (Heartbreak)

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From the Shinkyokyo Red Bridge, we wanted to find something to eat to fill our stomachs. Suddenly, our eyes caught a souvenir shop, and we automatically forgot about lunch at 2 pm. We carried the souvenirs back to the car, and there was another matter to clear up. Mom was secretly tired.

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