Kokonoe "Yume" Grand Suspension Bridge
Japan's highest pedestrian suspension bridge hangs 173m above a forested river gorge. Walk the 390m span as the canyon drops away beneath you. In autumn, the gorge becomes a blazing sea of red and orange maples — visible from both ends of the bridge.
1.5 hours
¥500
9:00–17:00 (18:00 in summer); open year-round
Autumn (late October–November) for spectacular foliage
60 min by car from Yufu IC (Oita Expressway)
Location
Why Visit
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Japan's highest pedestrian bridge — 173m above the canyon floor
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Autumn foliage below turns the gorge into a carpet of red and gold
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Two waterfalls visible mid-span as you cross
Local Tips
Japan's longest (173m) and highest (173m) pedestrian suspension bridge. The autumn foliage in the gorge below is spectacular from the bridge — mid-October to mid-November. The view of Shiraito Falls and the canyon below is excellent in both directions. Combine with Yufuin Onsen (45 min by car) and Beppu for a full Oita day.
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