Tankai Bridge

Tankai Bridge [閌桥盾字; たんかい・しゅんじ] is a famous bridge which crosses the Tohara River in central Saka Prefecture. The bridge connects the two adjacent cities of Ryūzu and Taizen. Constructed in the 10th century, it is one of the oldest bridges in the Honzura region and is considered one of the great historical landmarks of both cities. The original structure is no longer in place due to safety reasons.
The Tankai crossing was often used by travelers, messengers, merchants and officials who were using the Salt Road during the medieval and early modern periods.