Chikugo river vertical lift bridge
筑後川昇開橋
Notice
Due to a malfunction of the central movable span, lifting operations are currently suspended. Visitors can access the middle of the bridge, but crossing to the opposite side is not possible. (As of March 18, 2026)
The bridge used to be a railroad bridge of the discontinued JR Saga line. The center of the bridge moves upward so that ships can pass under the bridge. After the discontinuation of the JR line, the bridge was designated as National Important Cultural Property and became part of a walking trail. You can visit and enjoy the impressive scenery of the moving bridge up close. The beautiful evening scenery is a must see. You can also enjoy the illuminated bridge at night.
Basic Information
| Address (Japanese) | 831-0005 福岡県大川市昇開橋 |
|---|---|
| Address | Okawa City |
| Telephone Number | 0944-87-9919(9:00~17:00) |
| Open | Free admission (moving up 8 times between 9:05 and 16:35) |
| Closed | 月曜(月曜が祝日の場合は翌日) |
| Website | http://www.shoukaikyou.com/ |
*Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
- Area
- Chikugo Area
- Category
- Historic Buildings, Towns & Gardens