Pat & Gina
Stretching 45 meters across Iya River, this suspension bridge is made of vine roots. According to legend, the bridge was created by members of the Heike clan seeking refuge in the area after their defeat in the Genpei War (1180-1185).
The bridge, which is rebuilt every three years, is anchored to tall cedar trees at both ends and has steel cables hidden within the vines for safety.
The bridge can be crossed in one direction only.
The water down below is way down below. Through the bamboo and tree limbs, you see it.
The view on the bridge
You also know you don’t want to lose your footing. There’s softness in the bamboo and the branches holding everything together. Indeed it can be a scary feeling, holding tightly to the ropes and taking one step at a time to cross the bridge.
A sign of relief having cross the bridge
Still, crossing the bridge is not for the faint of heart - there is still a 45-foot drop to the river and each footstep is accompanied by a swaying sensation as you cross the bridge.
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