Kaede Bridge

Kaede Bridge

BRIDGE

Kaede Bridge crossed the Katsura River, which flows through the centre of Shuzenji hot spring town. It is also known as “maple bridge” or “snuggle bridge”. Kaede Bridge is one of five bridges built over this river and is said that if you make a wish while crossing all five bridges then your love will come true. Each bridge also has its own symbol so make sure to look out for this somewhere on the bridge!

I recommend visiting here during autumn leaf season as the fall colours make for such a picturesque sight!

For more information on the other bridges please visit http://shuzenji-koihashi.info/. Please note that this is only available in Japanese, however there is a map.

Review

This bridge is a very popular tourist spot so it will most likely be full of people when you visit. I don’t recommend visiting the bridge by itself, but instead bundle it along with the other sights that Shuzenji hot spring town has to offer!

Make sure to make a wish while crossing as it is said that if you cross all five bridges while making a wish then your love will come true. If you come while the maple leaves are in full bloom then you will have an exquisite sight while making your wish. The red bridge mixed in with the red maple leaves is truly a sight to behold!

ADDRESS

Kaede Bridge,
Shuzenji,
Izu City,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
410-2416

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RECOMMENDED ROUTE:

Kaede bridge is easiest to get to by public transport, however there are paid car parks in Shuzenji available to use. Take the train from Mishima to Shuzenji on the Izu Hakone Tetsudo Line. Switch to the bus bound for Shuzenji Onsen (修善寺温泉).