Yusuhama Kibashi Museum

Overview

The Yusuhama Kibashi Museum is a facility where you can experience the harmony between Japan's traditional wooden architecture and nature. Yusuhama-cho has long been known as a lumber producer, with many wooden bridges built throughout its history. This museum showcases the history and structure of wooden bridges built in Yusuhama-cho, the types of wood used, and their characteristics. There's also an experiential corner where you can walk across a real wooden bridge and feel its sway and sound. A woodworking workshop lets you make models of wooden bridges or small wooden crafts. Why not experience the charm of wooden bridges in the lush natural environment of Yusuhama-cho? The museum is surrounded by abundant nature. The center of Yusuhama-cho, with its souvenir shops and restaurants, is within walking distance. A short drive will take you to other sightseeing spots such as the Shimanto River and Ashizuri Cape. Make the Yusuhama Kibashi Museum your starting point for a journey filled with nature and culture.