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Maple Valley Suspension Bridge

A suspension bridge for pedestrians with beautiful seasonal scenery

The 320 meter long suspension bridge spans the Shiobara Dam Lake. From the bridge, visitors can enjoy a 360-degree view of the spectacular natural scenery of Shiobara Valley. Especially during the season of autumn leaves, the colors of the mountains reflected on the lake surface create an even more beautiful scene.

This suspension bridge is a non-reinforced girder pedestrian suspension bridge that increases the strength of the suspension bridge by stretching wire ropes horizontally, and is the largest bridge of this structure in Japan.

The Momijidani Suspension Bridge is also known as a “Lover’s Mecca,” making it a perfect romantic spot for a marriage proposal. At the entrance of the bridge, there is a symbolic monument of a “bear hawk” and a heart-shaped bench where lovers can enjoy taking commemorative photos.

At the “Forest Station” located at the entrance of the Momijidani Suspension Bridge, you can enjoy a meal at the restaurant and buy “sacred place for lovers” goods such as bracelets, Tochigi’s famous sweets, bamboo and wood crafts, and more.

Information

Name
Maple Valley Suspension Bridge
もみじ谷大吊橋
Link
Official Site
Address
1425-60 Sekiya, Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture
Telephone number
0287-34-1037
Hours of operation

April - October: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
November - March: 8:30 - 16:00

Closed

Open all year round

Admission fee

Bridge crossing fee
Adults 300 yen
Junior high school students and younger: 200 yen
Free for infants (before elementary school age)

Parking lot
Free 100 cars
Access

By train or bus
From JR Nasushiobara Station West Exit, take the JR bus bound for Shiobara Onsen Bus Terminal (approx. 50 min.), get off at Momijidani Suspension Bridge (5 min. walk).
Or, from JR Nishinasuno Station to Shiobara Onsen Bus Terminal by JR bus (approx. 30 min.), 5 min. walk from Momijidani Suspension Bridge stop.

By car
About 15 minutes from Nishinasuno Shiobara IC on Tohoku Expressway

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