Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (Akashi Strait Bridge)
Kobe, Japan
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What is special about the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge?
At almost four kilometers in length, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is the world's longest suspension bridge. The bridge links the city of Kobe with Awaji Island and, as part of the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway, provides onward links to the island of Shikoku .
Can you walk across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge?
2. Maiko Marine Promenade. Normally, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge can only be crossed by car, but on the Kobe side, there is a facility called the “Maiko Marine Promenade” where visitors can walk along a 317-meter-long promenade.
How far is Akashi from Kobe?
The journey takes approximately 21 min. How far is it from Kobe to Akashi? The distance between Kobe and Akashi is 21 km. The road distance is 19.6 km.
Did the Akashi bridge survive the 1995 Kobe earthquake?
Indeed in 1995 the half built bridge survived the Great Hanshin earthquake which devastated neighboring Kobe (in fact the bridge was lengthened by 1 meter in the process). The bridge is an ideal attraction for tourists who stay in Kyoto or Osaka, bored with historic temples, and have JR Pass to make a day trip.