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There are over 20 stone arch bridges in the city! Stroll along the Nakashima River Promenade - Insta Night Walk with guide to winter light spots - 1

There are over 20 stone arch bridges in the city! Instagram night stroll along the Nakashima River promenade

Nagasaki City, which won the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award in the 5 Urban Landscape Award (Landscape Urban Development Activities/Education Category), is promoting night view urban development that takes advantage of Nagasaki's history and culture, and is promoting various buildings and sightseeing spots in the city. Famous places are lit up.
As the sun sets, the stone arch bridges spanning the Nakashima River, which flows through the city and flows into Nagasaki Port, are lit up, adding a rich sense of color to Nagasaki's nighttime streets.
The most famous one is Meganebashi, which is said to be Japan's oldest stone bridge, but it's not the only one that's lit up. After enjoying Nagasaki gourmet food and drinks in the downtown area, be sure to take a stroll along the promenade along the Nakashima River at night. The lights at night, which are different from those during the day, are very magical. Please take a trip to the “fantastic photo spots” that will deepen your memories of your trip!

Bridge over Nakashima River

- Meganebashi -

Japan's first stone arch bridge. The name comes from the fact that the bridge and its shadow on the river form two circles that look like glasses. Although it was partially damaged during the Nagasaki Great Flood in 1982, it has now been repaired and is now used as a road for sightseeing as well as for local residents. At night, the illuminated bridge stands out like glasses on the water, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

- Fukurohashi -

Fukuro Bridge, which is built next to Megane Bridge, is the lowest stone bridge in the river, and is designated as a tangible cultural property by Nagasaki City. There is a theory that it is the second oldest stone bridge after Megane Bridge, but in reality there are not many records left, and the year it was built and the person who built it are unknown. It's also a great spot to take photos of Megane Bridge.

- Higashishinbashi -

"Higashi Shinbashi" appears when you go upstream from Megane Bridge. The name comes from the fact that Shinbashi-cho (currently Suwa-cho) once stood on the east side of this bridge. This bridge has been washed away three times due to flood damage. The charm is the great view. You can see the Ishibashi group, Nakashima River, and the cityscape of Nagasaki, and you can also enjoy the night view.
 

- Akihara Bridge -

Susukihara Bridge is open to cars and has a lot of traffic. At first glance, it might be mistaken for "potato", but it is actually "pampas grass". It used to be called Nakakonyamachi Bridge and Imakonyamachi Bridge as a bridge connecting Nakakonyamachi and Imakonyamachi. This is a relatively busy area, so please be careful when crossing or taking photos.
 

- list bridge -

List Bridge was built in 3 by Taka List, a wealthy merchant from Fujian Province in China who served as a Tang Tsuji (Chinese interpreter). The sight of it lit up in blue gives you a slightly different worldview than other stone bridges. Koeiji Temple, which stands at the foot of the bridge, is said to be the place where Yukichi Fukuzawa temporarily stayed and studied Western studies. The current bridge was built after it was washed away by the Great Nagasaki Flood in 1657.

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