Aya Teruha Suspension Bridge

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Aya Teruha Suspension Bridge

Experience the mother nature at the UNESCO Ecopark.

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Aya Town was registered as a UNESCO Ecopark in 2012 for the large-scale preservation of laurel forest, many Japan’s native species, and for the nature-friendly regional development. Teruha Suspension Bridge, also included in the Kyushu Chuo Sanchi Quasi-National Park, is the longest pedestrian bridge in the world, where you can experience the nature of Aya River Gorge.

Even though Aya Town has a rich nature of laurel forest, there was a deforestation plan in the 1960s. However, the Aya Town Council turned it down and took the matter to the national government to stop it. Afterwards, the whole town endeavored to protect the laurel forest. The suspension bridge was built as a monument of the preservation effort.

Before the suspension bridge, Teruha Forest Museum stands, sharing the life of the forest and creatures in it. Stop by and learn about the forest. After crossing the bridge, a 2km trail will allow you to enjoy a “forest bathing.”
A guided tour is offered if you prefer.(approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes)

Highlights

  • Experience the grand nature registered as the UNESCO Ecopark.
  • See the municipality which strives to preserve nature.
  • Enjoy a forest bath in the laurel forest of the Quasi-National Park.

Photos

  • The trail at the end of the bridge

    The trail at the end of the bridge

  • The monument says “Japan’s Greatest Natural Laurel Forest”

    The monument says “Japan’s Greatest Natural Laurel Forest”

  • Ayaminami River running below the bridge

    Ayaminami River running below the bridge

  • It swings quite widely, in case you have a fear of height

    It swings quite widely, in case you have a fear of height

  • Looking it up also convinces you it is mighty high

    Looking it up also convinces you it is mighty high

Reviews

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  • dino

    曾經是世界第一的吊橋,吊橋十分雄偉距離很高,從上往下看約4、50樓的高度。

Details

Name in Japanese
綾の照葉大吊橋(照葉樹林文化館)
Postal Code
880-1303
Address
5691-1 Minamimata, Ayacho, Higashimorokatagun, Miyazaki
Telephone
0985-77-2055
Closed
Open every day
Hours
8:30am-6:00pm (October – March: 8:30am-5:00pm)
Admission
350 yen (Also valid for Teruha Forest Museum)
Directions
From JR Miyazaki Station, ride the Miyazaki Kotsu Bus, get off at Aya Machiaisho Stop, and ride a taxi for 15 min.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)