Joso・Kinugawa Submersible Bridge

The Kinugawa River in Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture, still features submersible bridges, the kind famous at the Shimanto River. When you cross the low bridge without railings, the water surface comes right to your feet, allowing you to experience the leisurely flow of the Kinugawa. This bridge structure, which submerges beneath the water surface during floods, evokes Japan's pristine landscape with nostalgic charm. Combined with the surrounding rural scenery, you can experience a sense of time travel just an hour away from the urban center.