Shinkyo Bridge is in central Nikko, on the route to Toshogu Shrine. You can reach it by bus from JR or Tobu Nikko Station (5 minutes, 220 yen) or walk for 20-30 minutes.
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The Shinkyo Bridge (神橋, Shinkyō) is a sacred bridge marking the entrance to Nikko’s shrines and temples. Located at Futarasan Shrine, it is considered one of Japan's three finest bridges, alongside Iwakuni’s Kintaikyo and Saruhashi in Yamanashi Prefecture.
Originally built in 1636, the Shinkyo Bridge has stood at this spot for centuries, though its origins remain unclear. After being closed to the public until 1973, the bridge underwent major renovations in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Now, visitors can walk across the bridge for a small fee.
Hours and Fees
Shinkyo Bridge
- Opening hours
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8:30 to 16:30 (April to October)
9:00 to 16:00 (November to March)
- Closed
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No closing days
- Entrance fee
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300 yen
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