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Eshima Ohashi Bridge
The 'rollercoaster bridge' between Matsue and Sakaiminato, whose 44 m rigid-frame hump lets ships pass beneath. Telephoto shots of its seemingly vertical ramp made it a viral driving landmark.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Matsue
Shimane, Japan · Asia
About Matsue
Matsue is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Sakaiminato, 14km from Eshima Ohashi Bridge.
Matsue is in Shimane, Japan, with about 200,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Sakaiminato, about 17 km away.
Matsue (Japanese: 松江市, Hepburn: Matsue-shi) is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture, Japan, located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu. As of 31 March 2023, the city had an estimated population of 196,748 in 91287 households and a population density of 340 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 572.99 squareRead more
kilometres (221.23 sq mi). Matsue is home to the Tokugawa-era Matsue Castle, one of the last surviving feudal castles in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Matsue?
Within an hour or so of Matsue: Eshima Ohashi Bridge (14 km).
Are there any good drives near Matsue?
The nearest famous roads are Uradome Coast.
Where is Matsue?
Matsue is in Shimane, Japan, about 17 km from Sakaiminato.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 203,616
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Shimane
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.4833, 133.0500
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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- Right hereEshima Ohashi BridgeThe 'rollercoaster bridge' between Matsue and Sakaiminato, whose 44 m rigid-frame hump lets ships pass beneath. Telephoto shots of its seemingly vertical ramp made it a viral driving landmark.
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