VISIT KOBE

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, which connects Kobe and Awaji Island, is the world’s second largest suspension bridge at 3,911 meters long and with main towers of 298 meters in height. It is an outstanding landmark visible to air travelers overflying the area and attracts a lot of visitors.

On the pier on the Kobe side of the bridge, at a height of 47 meters over the water and extending 150 meters onto the shore, is the Maiko Marine Promenade, a 317 meters-long viewing circuit over the Akashi Strait. The facility presents easy-to-read information about the structure of the bridge, and its café-restaurant has an observation lounge.

The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Tower Top Tour by Bridge World

This special experience takes you to the summit of the bridge tower, nearly 300 meters above the sea. The tour leader, who was involved in the construction of the bridge, provides insights into hidden bridge technologies and explains the history in terms everyone can understand. This is a thrilling climb along paths used by bridge engineers that are normally off-limits to the public.