Ikeda Kazura Bridge
Open by month
Closed in January. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Closed in February.
Partly closed in March: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November — at its best. Autumn leaves, late October to early November.
Partly closed in December: some days or parts are closed — see the official site. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A 44 m suspension bridge woven from vines, 12 m above the Asuwa River gorge. The wide gaps between the boards and the way it sways make for a thrilling crossing.
Nearby
- Okamoto & Otaki Shrines ≈ 30 min by car
- Takefu Knife Village ≈ 35 min by car
- Gotanjoji Temple (Cat Temple) ≈ 40 min by car
- Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins ≈ 45 min by car
- Oshozu Spring (Ono) ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- November — Autumn leaves, late October to early November
- Getting there
- About 35 min by car from Takefu IC or Sabae IC (Hokuriku Expwy)
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Adults ¥300, elementary and junior high students ¥200 (unlimited crossings on the same day)
- Good to know
- 8:00–17:00. Closed for snow from early December to late March, and in bad weather. Buses to Ikeda are very infrequent
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info