Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (Maiko Marine Promenade)

明石海峡大橋（舞子海上プロムナード）

The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge links Kobe with Awaji Island and is one of the largest suspension bridges in the world, 3,911 m long. On the Kobe side, the Maiko Marine Promenade is a walkway inside the bridge, about 47 m above the sea, with glass floors and an observation lounge. On clear days you can see Awaji Island, Osaka Bay and the Seto Inland Sea. At night the whole bridge is lit up.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Maiko Marine Promenade: usually 9:00–18:00 (until 19:00 in Golden Week and summer holidays). Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Closed: Open every day April–September. October–March: closed the 2nd Monday of each month (next day if a holiday). Closed December 29–31.
Admission: An admission fee is charged. See the Maiko Park website for current prices.
Getting there: About a 5-minute walk south from JR Maiko Station or Sanyo Electric Railway Maiko-koen Station.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

The promenade is flat inside and has wheelchair-accessible elevators and toilets.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The Bridge World tour, which goes up to the top of the bridge, is only for people aged 13 and over.
Maiko Marine Promenade is a walkway about 47 m above the sea with glass-floor sections where you look straight down at the water.
Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Hyogo and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.