About 500 meters upstream from Ao no Dōmon, spanning the main flow of the Yamakuni River, stands Rakanji Bridge. Measuring 89 metres in total length with a single arch spanning 26.8 metres, the bridge combines grandeur and elegance. Unusually, the bridge is exceptionally flat, with a span-to-height ratio of 5.0, making the structural stresses difficult to manage and construction a formidable challenge. The result is a magnificent three-arch bridge of impressive scale. Today, it is a popular spot for both locals and travellers, offering a peaceful vantage point to appreciate the serene beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Unusually, the bridge is exceptionally flat, with a span-to-height ratio of 5.0, making the structural stresses difficult to manage and construction a formidable challenge. The result is a magnificent three-arch bridge of impressive scale. Today, it is a popular spot for both locals and travellers, offering a peaceful vantage point to appreciate the serene beauty of the surrounding landscape.