Tatara Bridge
多々羅大橋
A cable-stayed bridge linking Ikuchi Island and Oshima Island, with a main span of 890 meters. Under its towers, the “Tatara Singing Dragon” echoes when you clap.
Opened in 1999, the Tatara Bridge has a main span of 890 meters, and when it was completed it was the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world. Its elegant white A-shaped towers are the emblem of the Shimanami Kaido. As you cycle past, clap under the towers at the spot known as the “Tatara Singing Dragon,” and you will hear a curious echo. On the Oshima side, the Tatara Shimanami Park and roadside station have a “Cyclists' Mecca” monument that is a popular photo spot. Bicycles currently cross the bridge free of charge, but check the official website for the latest information.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Setoda Sunset Beach
- Kosanji Temple & Hill of Hope
- Hirayama Ikuo Museum of Art
- Oyamazumi Shrine
- Murakami Kaizoku Museum
- Innoshima Suigun Castle
- Mount Shiratakiyama
- Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge & Mt. Kiro Observatory