Akashi Kaikyō Bridge
明石海峡大橋 · 다루미구
suspension bridge in Kobe, Japan
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:55
Behold the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, an engineering titan that spans the turbulent waters of the Akashi Strait. Often referred to as the 'Pearl Bridge' due to its elegant profile and night-time lighting, this structure connects the…
Listen in the app2The Bridge Exhibition Center — Engineering 1011:50
Our exploration begins at the Bridge Exhibition Center, located on the Kobe side near Maiko Station. This museum is an essential first stop for anyone wishing to grasp the sheer scale and complexity of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. …
Listen in the app3Maiko Marine Promenade — Walking Over the Void1:38
Leaving the museum, we head to the Maiko Marine Promenade, a circular observation facility built just beneath the bridge's traffic lanes. At forty-seven meters above the sea, the promenade offers a unique perspective on the…
Listen in the app4The Maintenance Pathway — The Catwalk to the Clouds1:44
For the truly adventurous, the 'Bridge World' tour offers access to the maintenance pathway, or 'catwalk.' This is a two-kilometer round-trip walk along a see-through steel grid path located directly under the road deck. Unlike…
Listen in the app5Ascent to the Summit — 300 Meters Above Akashi1:37
The climax of the 'Bridge World' tour is the elevator ride to the top of the main tower. After walking a kilometer out to the tower base, you enter a small maintenance elevator that whisks you up nearly 300 meters in a matter of…
Listen in the app6The 1995 Earthquake and Structural Integrity1:46
As we stand near the center of the span, let us reflect on the events of January 17, 1995. At 5:46 AM, the Great Hanshin Earthquake, or the Kobe Earthquake, struck with a magnitude of 7.3. …
Listen in the app7Pearl Bridge — The Symphony of Lights1:38
As the sun begins to set, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge undergoes a dramatic transformation. It earns its nickname, the 'Pearl Bridge,' as thousands of high-tech LED lights along the suspension cables are illuminated. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:37
As we conclude our tour of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, take one last look at its towering silhouette against the horizon. We have journeyed from the technical depths of the Exhibition Center to the dizzying heights of the main…
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What is Akashi Kaikyō Bridge?
Akashi Kaikyō Bridge is a place in 다루미구 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 다루미구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 45 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.6164, 135.0203 |
| Last updated |