Tatara Bridge Ikuchiyama - Omishima
- Published on : 13/06/2011
- by : Japan Experience
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The Tatara Bridge (Tatara Ohashi) connecting the island of Ikuchijima in the Inland Sea with Omishima, boasts a center span of 890 meters.
Tatara Bridge, Ikuchiyama - Omishima, Inland Sea 多々羅大橋
The Tatara Bridge (Tatara Ohashi) connecting the island of Ikuchijima in the Inland Sea with Omishima, boasts a center span of 890 meters.
The bridge was the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world when it was completed in 1999.
It took about 7 years to construct the bridge. Tatara Ohashi is now the 4th longest cable-stayed bridge in the world.
Tatara Ohashi is now the 4th longest cable-stayed bridge in the world
Tatara Ohashi forms part of the Nishiseto Expressway, known as the Shimanami Kaido.
The Shimanami Kaido connects Japan's main island of Honshu with the island of Shikoku to the south, via several small islands that lie between the two. The Shimanami Kaido is now a very popular cycling route.
Access & Practicalities
The Tourist Information Offices at either end of the Shimanami Kaido, Onomichi and Imabari, both have maps and extensive information in English on the route and can help with booking accommodation and making bike reservations. Both are located right at the main railway stations.
Imabari Tourist Information Office
1-729-8 Kitahoraicho, Imabari, Ehime
Tel: 0898 36 1118
Onomichi Tourist Information Office
1-1 Higashigoshocho, Onomichi, Hiroshima
Tel: 0848 20 0005
