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The Amarube Iron Bridge, which has a history of over 100 years, is the largest trestle-type iron bridge in Japan, with a total length of 309.4m and a pier height of 41.5m. Use a train falling accident as an opportunity in December 1986, a new bridge was completed in 2010. Currently, the history of the old Amarube Iron Bridge is passed down to future generations, and the observation facility "Sky Station" has been completed and it functions as a tourist hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise and sunset provide optimal lighting. Clear weather is essential for visibility. Check train schedules in advance to photograph trains crossing the bridge.
No. The bridge is an active JR railway line. You can cross it by riding a train on the San'in Main Line or view it from the Sora no Eki observation platform, which has transparent floor sections extending over the valley.
Amarube Bridge Station is a small unmanned station with minimal facilities. There are no shops or restaurants at the station itself. Plan to bring supplies or eat at nearby towns like Kami or Hamasaka.
Most visitors spend 30 minutes to one hour at the site. This allows time to walk the observation platform, take photographs, and wait for a train to cross if desired. Photographers may stay longer depending on lighting conditions.
The platform provides views of the railway bridge, Amarube Valley below, and the Sea of Japan coastline. Transparent floor panels allow you to look directly down into the valley 41.5 meters below.
Amarube Tekkyo ( Viaduct ) 余部鉄橋
Amarube is located in a town of Kami in Kasumi-ku of Mikata District in Hyogo Prefecture. There is a huge railway bridge called Amarube Tekkyo ( Viaduct ) right next to Amarube Station of JR West Sanin Line. The height of the bridge is 41.5 meters off the ground and stretching in 310 meters in length. The original form of steel trestle bridge ( with A-shaped supporting frame ) in symbolic red color was built in 1912, but it was replaced with current form of reinforced bridge made of concrete in 2010 after an unfortunate accident which occurred in 1986 due to a mishandling of command of central station to a conductor of Japan Railway Corporation on a day when a big typhoon hit Japan. There are some remains of its original bridge right next to the current bridge. The background of ocean view offers a great contrast with a bridge together with mountains connected by the bridge with tunnels on both sides. The train stops over on the bridge for passengers allowing time to enjoy the precious view from the bridge. Amarube Sky Station was established in 2013 allowing access for visitors to reach to the top of the bridge to walk on. Sky Station provides an elevator to get to the top. There is a road station where you can rest and eat and enjoy souvenir shopping under the bridge. Amarube is one of the most scenic railroad views in Japan.
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