Sumatakyo Gorge & Yume no Tsuribashi Bridge

寸又峡・夢の吊り橋

Sumatakyo is a mountain gorge in Kawanehon, deep in the Oigawa River area of Shizuoka. Its best-known sight is Yume no Tsuribashi ("Dream Suspension Bridge"), a narrow bridge 90 m long and 8 m high over the blue water of the Oma Dam lake. Visitors reach it on walking trails from the Sumatakyo parking area. The gorge is especially popular in the autumn leaf season.

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Visitor information

Getting there: Sumatakyo is about 18 km by car from Senzu Station, the last station of the Oigawa Railway. Buses also run from Senzu Station.
Time needed: From the Sumatakyo parking lot to the bridge is about 30 minutes on foot for adults. The Promenade Course takes about 90 minutes.

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

Good to know

Only a limited number of people can be on the bridge at once, so visitors take turns crossing.
At busy times such as the autumn leaf season, the wait to cross can be up to 120 minutes.
The bridge sways a lot; hold the wires on both sides. After the junction the trail goes steeply up and down.
Some roads on the way are so narrow that cars cannot pass each other.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The Yume no Tsuribashi suspension bridge is 8 m high and 90 m long.
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 Shizuoka 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.