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Yukigaseki Bridge

福島県

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Tourist Information of This Area

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Abukuma River Arch Bridge at the source

A railway bridge built over an area called Yukigaseki Valley. The top of the bridge is a popular spot for taking photos. In addition, the view from the observation deck on the promenade is also breathtaking, and many photography enthusiasts visit. In autumn, the entire valley is dyed vermilion.

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

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Experience the Great Outdoors at Yukiwari Bridge

Yukiwari Bridge spans the Abukuma River valley. With a height of about 50 meters, looking down from the bridge can make your legs feel weak due to the height. In autumn, the bridge and its surroundings are covered in autumn leaves, transforming the scenery into a fiery landscape. In winter, the entire area becomes a silver world, and the valley split by the Abukuma River appears right before your eyes. Witnessing such a fantastic sight will surely make you feel like a child again!

Point 2

Take a Leisurely Stroll on Nishi-no-Sato Walking Trail

If you visit Yukiwari Bridge, we recommend taking a stroll on the Nishi-no-Sato walking trail. The approximately 3km long trail allows you to walk through various seasonal landscapes. Information boards are also firmly installed along the trail, so you can enjoy your walk with peace of mind. The sound of stepping on fallen leaves is pleasant, and young children will be delighted. There are also several waterfalls along the trail, so be sure to soak up plenty of negative ions.

Point 3

The View from the Yukiwari Bridge Observatory is Breathtaking!

On the Nishinosato Promenade, there is a "Yukiwari Bridge Observatory" where you can see the magnificent Yukiwari Valley and Yukiwari Bridge. From here, you can also see the Nasu mountain range in the distance, making it a superb scenic spot that many photography enthusiasts capture in their photos. The deeply carved valley looks just like the Grand Canyon. By gazing at the view from this spot, you can feel the mystery of nature.

Point 4

The "Bear Slide" is Popular on the Walking Trail!

A popular spot on the Nishi-no-Sato walking trail is the "Bear Slide". It's located about 20 minutes from the Yukiwari Bridge parking lot and offers a view of a distinctive waterfall. The waterfall is a single rock face, about 10 meters high and 15 meters wide, where multiple tributaries intersect and create a complex flow. The waterfall is surrounded by a very open landscape, making it easy to imagine bears enjoying themselves here. The waterfall, enveloped in such a sense of openness, is a must-see.

Sightseeing

A Breathtaking Tourist Spot 15 Minutes from Shirakawa IC

The Snow Split Bridge spans the Snow Split Gorge in the Abukuma River source area, just 15 minutes from Shirakawa IC. During the winter months, the entire gorge becomes a silver world, and the name "Yukiwari" was given because the Abukuma River flows as if "splitting" the scenery. It is also famous as one of the best spots for autumn leaves in the prefecture, and tourist buses and cars come one after another. The secluded Snow Split Bridge shows us wonderful scenery throughout the four seasons.

Basic Information

	Address	62 Manmogi, Shingomura, Nishishirakawa District, Fukushima 961-8071
	Business Hours	24 hours

Average Review

3.8

4 Reviews

新しい橋には初見参。更に高い場所に架けたのですね、相変わらず足がすくみます。公園として整備する途中なのでしょう、まだ駐車場周辺は殺風景だし、東屋からは何の眺望も望めずです。心霊スポットとしての方が有名だった旧雪割橋は早々と撤去されていました。旧橋たもとの売店が残っているのには驚き。相変わらず眉唾な商売してますねぇ（笑）熊供養碑も残されていました。昔はマタギがいたのでしょうね。今も熊出没注意！新橋も予想外に欄干が低くて驚きました。また心霊スポットに逆戻りしなければいいけど…

源流近い驚くほど澄んだ阿武隈川と深い谷の景色が見所の雪割橋。新緑、紅葉、雪景色と美しい景色を見せてくれます。特に紅葉と雪景色は絶景。雪景色は少しタイミングが難しいですが、木々に雪が着雪する降り方をした日は狙い目のようです。新しく架けられた雪割橋は以前より高さが増して見下ろす谷の深さに足がすくみそうです。源流近くの阿武隈川の澄みきった流れと深い谷の美しさは新しい橋でも健在です。ここは乗り物で通り過ぎただけでは良さが分かりません。ぜひ橋へ歩いて下を覗いてみてください。

かつては車一台分幅の狭い橋があったのですが、現在では近代的な新しい橋に架け変わっています 2022年10月現在旧橋は撤去されて名残りを残すのみ、アクセス路は立入禁止となっております新たな雪割橋からの眺めも悪くは無いんですが、旧橋のスリリングで迫力のある眺めと比べると、やっぱり残念な感じは否めないですね新たな橋となっても紅葉の名所を維持出来るか、これからが本番かなと

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