Great Seto Bridge

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Facts & Figures

The Great Seto Bridge connects the main island of Honshu with Shikoku (the smallest of the four main islands). With 13.1 kilometres the double-deck bridge is the longest in the world. It is spanning 5 islands (Hitsuishi-jima Island, Iwaguro-jima Island, Wasa-jima Island, Yo-shima Island and Mitsugo-jima Island). Enjoy a bicycle ride along the Shimanami Kaido and cross the Seto Inland Sea via this bridge. It is my must-do recommendation. Since 2004 I have traveled nearly every year to Japan. The rail pass made my life easier to discover all those amazing places in my favorite country.
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History

The Great Seto Bridge was built between 1978 and 1988 and the cumulated costs for the whole construction were app. 7billion US Dollars.

Sightseeing spots

6 parts of the bridge complex:

Shimotsui-Seto Bridge

Hitsuishijima Bridge

Iwakurojima Bridge

Yoshima Bridge

Kita Bisan-Seto Bridge

Minami Bisan-Seto Bridge

Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)

whole year

Illumination of the Seto Bridge (Saturday evenings and on national holidays)
The illumination gives the scenery a unique atmosphere.