Saruhashi - the Monkey Bridge
Cathy CawoodIngeniously designed Saruhashi in Otsuki is one of Japan's oldest and most famous bridges.
The Saruhashi Bridge (猿橋) is a historic arch bridge officially listed as a Place of Scenic Beauty of Japan in Ōtsuki, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is ranked as one of Japan's three unique bridges, along with the Kintai Bridge and the Shinkyo Bridge. [Wikipedia]
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Ingeniously designed Saruhashi in Otsuki is one of Japan's oldest and most famous bridges.
Saruhashi is a 1300 year old fairy-tale bridge, also known as the Monkey Bridge, in Otsuki City, Yamanashi. There is a pretty hydrangea garden nearby.
Green Tourism options in the Otsuki City area are not to be missed. Just an hour from Shinjuku Station by Central Express Limited, Otsuki City in Yamanashi Prefecture offers an appealing mix of rural activities.
For anyone traveling to Yamanashi, the quiet town of Otsuki has many good hiking courses and other attractions, making it a great place to explore within its own right!
Experience some fine views of Otsuki City below along with numerous other impressive sights from the top of Yamanashi's Mount Takagawa.