Wakato Bridge, Kitakyushu

Name: Wakato Bridge
Address: Kitakyushu, Japan

#7 among attractions in Kitakyushu

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The Wakato Bridge, is a suspension bridge in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka, Japan. Opened on September 26, 1962, it has a 367-meter main span and is two kilometers long. The name of the bridge comes from the characters of the Kitakyūshū wards of Wakamatsu and Tobata that the bridge connects across Dokai Bay. ()

Local name: 若戸大橋 Coordinates: 33°54'12"N, 130°48'54"E

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Day trips

Wakato Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kokura Castle, Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum, Kokura Racecourse, Honjo Athletic Stadium.

3.6 miE
Rebuilt castle with gardens and 2 museums
Kokura Castle, Kitakyushu
93 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kitakyushu, Kokura Castle stands as a proud testament to Japan's rich feudal history. Originally constructed in 1602, this castle was the stronghold of the powerful Hosokawa clan. Though it has faced destruction and subsequent reconstruction...
3.6 miE
Museum
Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum, Kitakyushu
92 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Kitakyushu, Japan, the Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum stands as a testament to the legacy of one of Japan's most celebrated authors, Matsumoto Seicho. This museum is dedicated to the life and works of Seicho, who is renowned for...
5.3 miSE
Horse track, Gambling, Sport venue
Kokura Racecourse, Aso Kujū National Park
136 min walk • Kokura Racecourse is located in Kokura Minami-ku Kitakyushu, Japan. It is used for horse racing. It was built in 1994. It has a capacity of 20,000. It has 1,192 seats.
4.8 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Honjo Athletic Stadium, Kitakyushu
124 min walk • Honjo Stadium is a small athletic and multi-purpose stadium, opened in 1990 at Honjō Park in Ohiraki, Yahata Nishi-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan.
4.1 miS
Nature, Outdoor activities, Mountain
Mount Sarakura, Kitakyushu
104 min walk • Mount Sarakura is a 622 m mountain in Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka, Japan. This mountain is a part of Kitakyūshū Quasi-National Park.
4.3 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu, Kitakyushu
111 min walk • Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu is an association football and rugby union stadium located in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It has a capacity of 15,300, and it opened on 18 February 2017 with a rugby union match. Giravanz Kitakyushu have been tenants since 2017.
2.4 miS
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History, Kitakyushu
61 min walk • Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History opened in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, in 2002.
2.4 miS
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art, Kitakyushu
62 min walk • The Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art is located in Tobata-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Designed by Arata Isozaki, it sits on a hill straddling the three wards of Kokura Kita, Tobata, and Yahata Higashi.
3.6 miE
Shopping centre, Shopping
Riverwalk Kitakyūshū, Kitakyushu
93 min walk • Riverwalk Kitakyushu is a prestigious shopping centre near the Murasaki river and Kokura Castle in Kokura Kita ward, Kitakyushu, Japan. It was opened as part of the Kitakyushu Renaissance policy on April 19, 2003.
1.8 miSE
Historical place
West Japan Industrial Club, Kitakyushu
46 min walk • The West Japan Industrial Club is in Tobata ward, Kitakyushu. It was designed by Tatsuno Kingo and is his only surviving private house. The building is a national cultural asset which is open to the public twice a year. There is a Japanese style house attached to the main house.
3.6 miE
Skyscraper
Kokura D.C. Tower, Kitakyushu
91 min walk • The Kokura D.C. Tower is a skyscraper located in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Construction of the 145-metre skyscraper was finished in 2008. The 41-story building has a total floor area of 32,641m².

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How to get to Wakato Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wakato Bridge:

Train

Tobata (14 min walk)
Wakamatsu (14 min walk)