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Bridge · Nagiso, Nagano
Momosuke Bridge (Momosuke-bashi)
A wooden suspension bridge from 1922, about 247 meters long, over the Kiso River near Nagiso Station, built for the valley’s hydroelectric plant and designated an Important Cultural Property.
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About Momosuke Bridge (Momosuke-bashi)
The Momosuke Bridge crosses the Kiso River near Nagiso Station, a few kilometers from Tsumago. It was built in 1922 by Fukuzawa Momosuke, a pioneering entrepreneur in electric power in Japan, who built hydroelectric plants along the Kiso River in the early 20th century. The bridge served to transport materials and people to the Yomikaki power plant downstream.
At about 247 meters, it is one of the longest wooden suspension bridges in Japan. It has three concrete towers supported on stone piers in the riverbed, and the wooden deck is held by steel cables. One of the piers has a staircase that descends to a small stone islet in the middle of the river.
The bridge was abandoned for decades and restored in 1993, when it reopened to pedestrians. It is designated an Important Cultural Property. On the bank, the Yomikaki power plant, also built by Fukuzawa Momosuke, still operates, and a small museum in his former house near the bridge tells the story of power in the Kiso valley.
The crossing is short, free of charge, and shows the Kiso River’s green waters among white rocks and forests. It’s a brief stop for those arriving by train at Nagiso on their way to Tsumago or returning from the trail. In autumn, the riverside foliage frames the bridge.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes, including the crossing and the descent to the river islet.
Best time
By day, at any time of year; at the end of October and in November, for the riverside foliage. After heavy rains, access to the islet may be closed. Check the museum hours before you go.
How to get there
From Nagiso Station it’s about a 5-minute walk to the bridgehead. From Tsumago, about 10 minutes by bus to the station.
Tip
Go down the pillar’s stairs to the small stone islet to see the bridge from below. If you have time before the train, visit the museum in Fukuzawa Momosuke’s former house.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Momosuke Bridge (Momosuke-bashi)
Who built the Momosuke Bridge?
Fukuzawa Momosuke, a pioneering electricity entrepreneur, in 1922, to serve the Kiso River hydroelectric plant.
What is the length of the Momosuke Bridge?
About 247 meters. It is one of the longest wooden suspension bridges in Japan.
Is the Momosuke Bridge far from Tsumago?
It is close to Nagiso Station, about a 10-minute bus ride from Tsumago.
Can you cross the Momosuke Bridge on foot?
Yes. The bridge is for pedestrians only and there is no toll to cross.
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