Genkai Town/Chinzei Town, Higashimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture
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¥500
Discover Sotoura, home to Japan's first long-span reinforced concrete arch bridge, the Sotoura Bridge, stretching 252 meters. Located on National Route 204, on the border of Genkai and Chinzei towns in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, it's a scenic 40-minute drive from Karatsu City. The bridge offers stunning views of Sotoura Bay, the intricate coastline, and the fishing port to the east, and the Iki Channel to the west. Enjoy a walk along the bridge's pedestrian path for panoramic vistas. The surrounding landscape perfectly complements the concrete arch design. A visit to Sotoura town offers different perspectives of this picturesque area.