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Jan 11, 2017
Oigawa Railway: A Journey To Remember
Ikawa Line
The only Alternate Biting Tooth (Abt)-system cog railway operating in Japan, the Ikawa Line takes you on a steep mountain trail through a spectacularly dramatic scenery.
Somewhere Over The Rainbow …
When you alight at Okuoi Kojo Station, you will notice an observation deck. And that’s your cue to make your way towards the deck for a sight that will be etched into your memory for years to come: the Okuoi Rainbow Bridge. The unmanned station platform is actually located in the middle of the Okuoi Rainbow Bridge, which is built over the Okuoi Reservoir. From the observation deck, be prepared to be thoroughly blown away by the captivating contrast of the red steel bridge against the shimmering blue lake.
… Dreams Really Do Come True
Yume no Tsuribashi, also known as Sumatakyo Bridge of Dreams, is a 90-metre-long suspension bridge whose narrow walkway allows for only 10 people to cross at any given time! According to local folklore, women who cross the bridge and make a romantic wish at the halfway mark would have their wish fulfilled, which explains the bridge’s moniker. Whether you believe in the legend or not, one thing is for sure: Suspended across the sparkling emerald waters of Sumata River and surrounded by lush foliage, Sumatakyo Bridge of Dreams is one of the most spectacular suspension bridges in the world.
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