[2025 Kamishihoro Attraction] Travel Guide for Taushubetsu River Bridge (Updated May)

Remains of the Taushubetsu River Bridge in Kamishihoro Town A concrete arch bridge of the former JNR Shihoro Line It is beginning to crumble year by year, and there is no telling when it will disappear 💦 In winter, the lake freezes over and you can walk up close, so you want to see it before it disappears! You can also see the frozen ice bubbles on this lake! It's truly fantastic ✨ I'd like to see it at least once ~ ...

The Taushubetsu River Bridge (Taushubetsu-gawa Kyouryou) is a concrete arch bridge of the former National Railway Shihoro Line located in Kamishihoro Town, Hokkaido. Currently, it is submerged in Lake Nukabira, a dam lake, and is called the 'phantom bridge' because it appears depending on the season and the water level of the lake. Main Features Construction Year: 1937 (Showa 12) Structure: Concrete arch bridge Length: Approximately 130 meters Usage: It was once used as a railway bridge for the Shihoro Line, but the line was closed in 1987. Highlights Winter: The bridge is often fully visible as the lake surface freezes. Summer: When the water level of the lake rises, only the arch part may be visible as some parts are submerged. Autumn when the water level drops: The entire bridge often appears clearly. Preservation Efforts The Taushubetsu River Bridge is weathering in the natural environment and may completely collapse in the future. Therefore, efforts for preservation and recording are being promoted by local organizations and tourism associations. When visiting, it is important to enjoy while respecting the surrounding natural environment.

An abandoned concrete railway bridge. It sinks to the bottom of the lake in summer and reappears in winter A mysterious place❄️ It seems to be collapsing year by year due to deterioration I recommend you to be there before it completely collapses! The edge is amazing, of course, but the surrounding area was covered in snow, which was a spectacular sight! It's a habitat for brown bears, so it's best to book a tour! Remains of the former Shihoro Line Taushubetsu River Bridge 📍Address: Nukabira Onsenkyo, Kamishihoro-cho, Kato-gun, Hokkaido 080-1403 🕰️Opening hours: 24 hours 💰Price per person: Free (paid tours recommended) #0 yen trip

The Taushubetsu River Bridge is a concrete arch bridge on the former Shihoro Line (abandoned) of the Japanese National Railways, located at Lake Nukabira in Hokkaido. Selected as one of the first Hokkaido Heritage Sites, its nickname "Megane Bridge" is a phantom bridge that appears and disappears depending on the water level 😃 On the road leading to the observation deck, there is a Hokkaido specialty, a "Beware of Brown Bears" sign 😱 Bears really do appear... #QuintessaCampaign