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Uchikawa Canal District

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Uchikawa Canal District

内川エリア

4.3Est. 120Imizu, Chubu
Local Pick

Overview

Japan's 'Little Venice' with twelve unique bridges spanning a working fishing canal in Imizu.

Dubbed Japan's 'Little Venice,' this 3.4-kilometer canal in the old Shinminato fishing port is crossed by twelve bridges, each with a distinct design. The Azumabashi covered bridge was designed by a Spanish architect and has no parallel in Japan. Fishing boats moor alongside the walkway, and local women still hang laundry over the canal in scenes unchanged for decades.

Practical info

Japanese name
内川エリア
Nearest station
Toyama Station (30 min bus)
Payment
Cards accepted
Reservations
not required

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