Bandai Bridge
国指定重要文化財「萬代橋（ばんだいばし）」Niigata's iconic bridge standing majestically over the Shinano River
The Bandai Bridge is a solid stone arch bridge crossing over the Shinano River. Decorations within the granite give the bridge a majestic appearance.
The current bridge is the third incarnation that was reconstructed in 1929 for the city’s modernisation. The Bandai Bridge was designated an Important Cultural Property in July 2004. Following Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Bridge, this was the second bridge on the national highway designated as an Important Cultural Property. The bridge is 306.9 metres long and 22 metres wide and survived the 1964 Niigata Earthquake. It provides an important transportation link for the local citizens.
The bridge has a broad pedestrian walkway and is best viewed from the promenades along the Shinano River. Take a stroll along one of the promenades or board the waterbus to really enjoy the view of this grand bridge!
- Area
- Niigata and Aga Area
- Category
- History and Culture
General Information
| Address | 新潟県新潟市中央区万代2 |
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| Directions | 15 minutes on foot from Niigata Station Bandai Exit 5 minutes by bus from Niigata Station Bandai Exit 15 minutes by car from "Niigata-nishi IC" on Hokuriku Expressway or "Niigata-Chuo IC" on Ban-etsu Expressway |
Contact
| Name | Niigata National Route Office |
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| Website |
