[Soon to be the best time to see] Maples reflected on the water surface and autumn leaves at Nikumo Bridge, the Eight Views of the Kumode kumozu on the Meimatsu Line

Nikumo Bridge is a heavy stone bridge built in 1934 to connect Minamiie Castle with the Futamata and Mami districts on the opposite bank.

The Meimatsu Line runs along the iron bridge, and you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom in the spring and the autumn leaves of the maple forest in the fall.

In addition, the traces of trenches and pile holes dug into the bedrock under the bridge are the Kawaguchii Old Site, which was excavated under the guidance of Yamanaka Tametsuna, the district magistrate of the Tsu clan, during the Edo period, and is the ``Iejo line'' that tells the story of history. This is a recommended spot.

*Quoted from the Tsu Tourist Guide Net Hakusan Road Signboard Association signboard.

I photographed the reflection of Nikumo Bridge and the Meimatsu Line from the riverbank. (Photo taken on November 19, 2022)

To take photos like this, you need to choose a day when there is no wind and the water surface is calm. Also, I thought it would be best to go in the morning because of the sunlight.

However, the number of trains on the Meimatsu Line is limited, so we recommend checking the timetable before your visit.

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To get to the riverbed under Nikumo Bridge, take the path next to Tsukada Zoen.

As you go down the embankment, there is a wire mesh to prevent damage from animals, which can be opened to allow access.

Please close the door when you pass.

Around Nikumo Bridge, there is a point where seasonal cherry blossoms are blooming (photo taken on November 19, 2022), and Mie Prefectural Hakusan High School, which was the original idea for the TBS Sunday drama "Gekokujo Kyuji".

Nikumo Bridge and its surrounding roads are residential roads.

Please be respectful when visiting and do not obstruct traffic by parking on the street or standing in the middle of the road.

Also, the river is slippery, and there are places where it suddenly becomes deep and the current is fast. Please be careful to avoid accidents or injuries.