A Large Stone Arch West of Hagi
The Sanmi Bridge (三見橋) is a single-arch stone bridge of 1914 in Sanmi, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure) on October 9, 1998 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a single-arch stone bridge 34.5 metres long and 3.5 metres wide; registration number 35-0021.
A Bridge on the Road to Shimonoseki
The Sanmi Bridge crosses the upper reaches of the Sanmi River west of Hagi, built for the prefectural road from Hagi to Shimonoseki (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
It is a single stone arch with a span of 16.4 metres; an inscription on a newel post names its builder (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Why It Was Registered
The Agency notes that it is a large stone bridge, rare in the prefecture, widely known as the Megane-bashi, and registered it for its contribution to the historic landscape.
What to Look For
Look for the 16.4-metre stone arch and the newel post bearing the builder's name (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
It is owned by Hagi City (Agency for Cultural Affairs). No official information on visiting was found.
Q&A
- When was the Sanmi Bridge built?
- In 1914 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- How is the name read?
- Sanmi-bashi.
- How large is it?
- 34.5 metres long, with a single stone arch spanning 16.4 metres.
- What is its common name?
- Megane-bashi, the Spectacles Bridge.
- When was the Sanmi Bridge registered?
- On October 9, 1998 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Sanmi Bridge (三見橋) |
|---|---|
| Location | Sanmi, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Registered 1998/10/09 (Heisei 10) |
| Quantity | 1 structure |
| Dimensions | Single-arch stone bridge, 34.5 m long, 3.5 m wide, span 16.4 m |
| Owner | Hagi City |
| Public Access | No official visiting information |
References
- Sanmi Bridge (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/101/00000904
Last verified: 2026.10.19