[ World longest bridge “Akashi Kaikyo Bridge” @ Hyogo ]

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is a suspension bridge between “Hyogo” prefecture and “Awaji” Island, and it goes to “Tokushima” prefecture directly. It is the longest suspension bridge in the world with a length of 3911meters!
This is one of the automobile way from “Honshu” to “Shikoku”. You can across the bridge by the bus.

You can enjoy the town view of “Kobe” city from bridge though the “Awaji” Island.
In the “Awaji” Island, the specialty gifts are various taste salt, olive and onions.
When you can get to “Tokushima” city, you can see the “Uzu-shio” under your step at Uzu-no-michi. Feeling the sea wind, driving the suspension bridge is recommended.

[ Information ] Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
■Open:
Bridge = closed in case bad weather
Uzu-no-michi = 9:00-18:00 (depends on season)
■Address:
Tarumi-ku, Kobe city ～ Iwaya, Awaji city, Hyogo Prefecture
■TEL:
+81-88-687-2166（Bridge）
+81-88-683-6262 (Uzu-no-michi)
■URL: http://www.jb-honshi.co.jp/english/（Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Expressway Company Limited）
http://www.uzunomichi.jp/english/（Uzu-no-michi）
■Access:
Uzu-no-michi : By car 5 minute from the Naruto-Kita IC exit