The beautiful vermillion Sacred Bridge at the entrance to Nikko is counted among Japan's three great curious bridges.
Spanning 28m long and 7.4m wide over the clear Daiya River, it is a World Heritage component.
Based on the legend that a great serpent transformed into a bridge for Shodo Shonin to cross when opening Mount Nikko.
The current bridge was rebuilt in 1636 alongside the great Toshogu re…
In 766, when Shodo Shonin tried to enter Mount Nikko, he was blocked by the Daiya River's rapids.
The deity Jinja Daio appeared and released two serpents, which became a bridge for Shodo Shonin to cross.
Based on this legend, a bridge was built and called 'Yamasuge no Jabanashi' (Sedge Snake Bridge)…
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