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Tsujun Bridge

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Tsujun Bridge

通潤橋

4.3Est. 120Yamato, Kyushu

Overview

1854 stone aqueduct using siphon physics to irrigate a plateau, with scheduled waterfall releases.

An 1854 stone aqueduct bridge that channels irrigation water across a gorge to rice paddies on the opposite plateau. Built by a village headman to end chronic drought, the bridge uses siphon engineering to push water uphill through stone pipes. Scheduled water releases send dramatic arcs of water cascading from the bridge's center — a spectacle designed to flush sediment from the pipes. National Important Cultural Property.

Local tips

The free volunteer guides here speak multiple languages. They share stories you won't find in any guidebook.

Practical info

Japanese name
通潤橋
Nearest station
Suizenji Station (40 min drive)
Payment
Cards accepted
Reservations
not required

Accessibility

Wheelchair entranceWheelchair parking

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