Yumemi Bridge

This wooden bridge is located behind the Nichinan City Tourist Information building. Made of Obi stone and 120-year-old Obi cedar, the bridge was built utilizing traditional construction methods and wood joinery, and uses no nails, screws, or other metal connecting pieces whatsoever. The gently curving roof struts were created using a technique called bent wood which utilizes the distinctive flexibility and resilience of Obi cedar. The bridge was made using the Gerber system of bridge construction, which involved sticking out beams from both banks, placing weight stones on them to stabilize them, and linking them with additional beams in the center. The area around the bridge has been paved with red brick, while wooden decks have been built on the dikes of the Horikawa Canal, and the spot is a place for local residents to rest and relax.