Scenes from Tsujunkyo

Shots from around the Tsujun bridge in rural Kumamoto

By Mandy Bartok

Community writer

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Water roars out of the Tsujunkyo aqueduct in rural Kumamoto

You can stand on top of the bridge for a close-up look of the display

The area around the bridge is a mix of forests and rice paddies

The water is released at noon on weekends and holidays from late spring to late fall

Tsujunkyo is seen with spider lilies in the foreground

There is a path that winds through the rice paddies near the bridge, walkable in any season

The Gorogataki waterfall is hidden away just a short walk south of the bridge

Tsujunkyo (Tsujun Bridge) in rural Kumamoto is known for its weekend water release display, an intriguing side effect of its use as an aqueduct. Occurring at noon on weekends and holidays from late spring to late fall, the display is one of the prefecture's most impressive sites and visitors are able to climb on top of the bridge to witness the release up close. The area is blessed with rice paddies and natural waterfalls. Spider lilies in the autumn and cherry blossoms in the spring make this a photogenic destination.

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Cathy Cawood 9 years ago

That seems like a shame, but I suppose that's true for lots of places outside Tokyo and Kyoto. It occurred to me that we have the power to make a real difference in the economies of less well-known areas by making them more famous... so keep up the good work!