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6. Iya Kazurabashi Bridge, Japan
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Spanning the gorgeous Iya Valley in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, the Iya Kazurabashi Bridge is an amazing example of traditional Japanese engineering and evidence of the inventiveness of the local people. Built mostly from mountain vines (kazura), this suspension bridge has a history spanning more than 800 years, starting as a way of local cross-over across the deep valley.
Although it is true that walking on vines is not always safe, the bridge is routinely maintained to guarantee visitor safety. Every three years, new steel cables are added to a thorough maintenance schedule combining conventional methods with contemporary safety criteria. This method lets the bridge satisfy modern safety criteria while yet maintaining its historical identity and original experience.
Across the valley, the Iya Kazurabashi Bridge hangs 14 meters (46 feet) above the Iya River and spans around 45 meters (148 feet). Its design, with planks spread apart and no side railings, produces an exciting crossing experience that empathetically reminds guests of the difficulties experienced by past generations. The bridge's adaptability—that which lets it gently swing in the breeze—adds to its appeal as well as the thrill of crossing.
Apart from being a useful crossing, the Iya Kazurabashi Bridge is a well-liked tourist destination providing guests with a distinctive window into traditional Japanese engineering and culture. For those fascinated in Japan's agricultural legacy and engineering history, the surrounding countryside offers a superb backdrop for this historical gem with its magnificent mountain landscape and ancient towns.
