Tanize Suspension Bridge

Cross a 297-metre village footbridge 54 metres above the river, with a realistic bus or driving plan.

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Discover Tanize Suspension Bridge

Tanize Suspension Bridge is a village road as well as a spectacular walk above the Totsukawa River. Residents built the bridge in 1954 to link Uenochi and Tanize; the long, lightly swaying crossing remains part of local movement. Pause on either bank to take in the valley, then cross with attention to people who need the bridge for everyday travel.

A working bridge, not a theme-park ride

The village records a length of 297 m and height of 54 m. The prefecture asks that no more than 20 people cross at once. Follow any on-site staff directions or temporary restrictions, keep the path moving and let local users through.

Decide whether this is a stop or a destination

Nara Kotsu's Yagi–Shingu long-distance bus makes a scheduled rest stop at Uenoji, near the bridge. A roughly 20-minute bus break is not the same as an unhurried crossing, photographs and a meal; if the bridge is your main goal, plan a separate return rather than assuming you can reboard after a long visit.

Parking and local manners

The village lists a paid municipal car park close to the bridge: currently ¥800 for a passenger car and ¥400 for a motorcycle. Crossing itself is free. It asks visitors not to park on the narrow road and not to disturb residents in the early morning or late night.

Take the valley view from the banks

The river, forested slopes and bridge structure read differently from each end. If you are uneasy with movement or height, the view from a bank is still a valid visit; do not force a crossing or stop suddenly midspan for a photograph.

What to look for

297 m crossing above the Totsukawa River

Views from both riverbanks

A bridge built for village life in 1954

Photo notes

Both banks offer a view without blocking the crossing. This is a public village road; ordinary photographs must not obstruct residents. Road closure or occupation for filming requires a village application.

Plan your visit

LocationTotsukawa

Visitor detailsCrossing: Free; open as a village road, subject to restrictionsMunicipal parking: Passenger car ¥800; motorcycle ¥400; limited capacityDimensions: 297 m long; about 54 m above the riverVisitor information sources reviewed 19 October 2026. Confirm current hours and fees before visiting.Check source for visitor details The bridge is free, but parking and long-distance transport are separate costs. Totsukawa Village describes the bridge as freely viewable, while the Nara tourism-network listing also shows Thursday and year-end as regular holidays; it is unclear whether those apply to the crossing, nearby visitor services or an outdated listing. Confirm local conditions with the village or tourism association before a Thursday/holiday visit. Check bus notices and weather for disruption; the tourism guide advises no more than 20 people on the bridge at once.

Getting thereThe Yagi–Shingu bus operated by Nara Kotsu stops at Uenoji near the bridge; its timetable and return options need checking for your day. Driving is a substantial mountain journey from Nara City. Use the village's designated paid parking rather than the narrow road shoulder.

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Original MyNara draft based on the linked sources. Sources reviewed 19 October 2026. Opening arrangements, prices and offers may change; use the operator's current information before travelling.