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Tsūjun Bridge (通潤橋 -kyō) is an aqueduct in Yamato, Kumamoto, Japan. It is an arch bridge completed in 1854 and is 84.0m long. The arch spans 27.3m. It is the largest stone aqueduct in Japan. [1] The Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs has designated the bridge an National Treasure. [1] [2]
Sep 11, 2023 · Kumamoto's unique aqueduct. Tsujunkyo Bridge is one of Kumamoto’s lesser known treasures. Built in 1854 it is not only Japan’s largest stone aqueduct but also it’s most unusual due to it’s dramatic water release designed to remove silt from the water channels.
Tsujunkyo Bridge is Japan’s largest stone-arch aqueduct bridge, and it was constructed in 1854 by a local official Yasunosuke Futa in Yabe. The structural purpose was to supply water to the Shiraito Plateau where people suffered from water shortage at that time.
Oct 9, 2014 · Every weekend and holiday from late spring to late fall (approximately May to November), gallons of water are released from the sides of the bridge at noon, offering visitors a stunning display of 19th century architecture in action.
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Jul 26, 2002 · Tsūjun Bridge (通潤橋 -kyō) is an aqueduct in Yamato, Kumamoto, Japan. It is an arch bridge completed in 1854 and is 84.0m long. The arch spans 27.3m. It is the largest stone aqueduct in Japan. The Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs has designated the bridge an Important Cultural Property.
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Nov 29, 2023 · On September 25th, 2023, Tsujun Bridge was designated as a National Treasure. But Tsujun isn't the only bridge in the town of Yamato—interested visitors can find other unique spans like the Ayunose and Mamihara bridges. Here, we'll take a look at Yamato's famous bridges. …
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Tsujun Bridge is located in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture. It is an aqueduct completed in 1854 (Kaei 7th year during the Edo period) over the valley of Gorogat...
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