Taushubetsu River Bridge
タウシュベツ川橋梁
A concrete arch bridge on the former Shihoro Line. It rises and sinks with the seasonal water level of Nukabira Lake and is known as the “Phantom Bridge,” slowly weathering away year by year.
The Taushubetsu River Bridge was built in 1937. It is an 11-arch concrete bridge over a river on the former JNR Shihoro Line, about 130 meters long. After the Nukabira Dam was completed in 1955, the line was rerouted, and this bridge was left standing in the lake. In winter and spring, when the water level is low, the full bridge emerges. In summer and autumn, as the water rises, it gradually sinks beneath the surface, hence the name “Phantom Bridge.” The bridge is severely weathered and could collapse at any time. You can view it across the lake from the observation point beside the national highway. To get closer, join a guided group from the local area, as the forest road requires a permit. It is in Nukabira Lake in Kamishihoro Town, about 1.5 hours by car from Obihiro, and you can combine a visit with the Nukabira Onsen hot springs.
Opening hours
Observation deck open all day (in winter, snow means walking up)
Nearby sights
- Naitai Highland Ranch
- Lake Shikaribetsu
- Ban'ei Tokachi (Obihiro Racecourse)
- Tokachigawa Onsen
- Butadon Pancho
- Rokkatei Obihiro Main Store
- Kita no Yatai
- Midorigaoka Park & Obihiro Zoo