In this blog, I would like to introduce Yume no Suspension Bridge (Sunmatakyo), a scenic spot located in Kawane Honmachi, Shizuoka Prefecture.
This suspension bridge is located in a beautiful natural setting and is famous throughout the country.
Sunmatakyo is a natural tourist attraction, located in Kawane Honmachi, Shizuoka Prefecture, with an emerald green river flowing through the gorge and beautiful views of the rocky landscape.
Impressed by the emerald green of the Yume no Suspension Bridge (Sunmata River)
I was quite surprised that the emerald green color of the Sunmata River below the suspension bridge exists in nature and not in man-made form.
So vivid is the emerald green of the Sunmata River below the suspension bridge that I have never seen it before.
We went on a day when the weather was quite nice, and the water was crystal clear and the river bottom was beautifully transparent, and the surface of the water glistening in the wind.
It was so different from the river we see in our daily lives that it was almost as if it were mixed with paints, just like a suspension bridge in a dream world.
Yume no Suspension Bridge (Sunmatakyo) Feature
90m long suspension bridge
There is a 90-meter long suspension bridge that you walk across.
I am relatively comfortable with heights and thrills, but my friend who went with me said she was quite scared and did not have time to enjoy the scenery, so if you are not a fan of heights, you should be prepared.
You can see the guts below through the gap in the planks over the suspension bridge.
360-degree panorama of nature
As I swayed across and saw the vividness of the Sunmata River and the trees reflected in the water, I thought, "This is the only place where I can be surrounded by such beautiful nature in 360 degrees! I thought to myself, "This is the only place where I can be surrounded by such beautiful nature in 360 degrees!
My friend was crying because she was so scared.
The attendant will give you information about the number of people at the entrance of the bridge, but it can be quite bumpy depending on how the person you are crossing with crosses the bridge.
My friend was crying because she was so scared.
I crossed with a group of energetic youngsters, and although I resented them a little while crossing (laugh), I remember that we encouraged each other on the mountain road afterward.
It took a while to move forward because my friend was scared, but there was just enough room for us to pass each other, so I was thankful that I was not under too much pressure to let the people behind me pass me when I got stuck.
According to the guide, after it rains, sand mixes with the water and the transparency drops, so it is better to visit during a period of continuous clear weather.
The best time to visit is around May.
He said the best time to visit is around May, before the rainy season, when it is not too hot and the surrounding trees are green and beautiful.
After crossing the bridge, a long stairway with over 300 steps
After crossing the bridge, visitors will also have to follow a mountain path with more than 300 long steps.
I never usually walk on mountain paths, so I was quite tired, but I thought of it as dieting and did my best to keep going.
Older people and small children seemed to have a hard time sitting down during the tour, so I thought it was a place that visitors should be prepared for.
I went there without any prior information...
So, if you are afraid of heights or not confident of your physical strength when crossing the bridge, you can enjoy the beauty of the river through the gap in the trees before crossing the bridge.
As I am in my early 30's and not very athletic, my desire to experience the excitement of crossing that suspension bridge again competes with the thought of having to climb the mountain path again.
I would like to go there as soon as the one-way only is lifted someday or a shorter return trip is made.
People who are not afraid of heights and enjoy nature.
It is suitable for people who are not severely afraid of heights and enjoy nature.
Also, the bridge is one-way, and after crossing it, you have to go back to the original place on the mountain road, so it is recommended for those who are confident in their physical strength.
Access to Yume no Suspension Bridge (Sunmatakyo)
Inuma, Kawane-honmachi, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka 428-0402, Japan
We drove there, but to be honest, it took a long time and was a long distance on a mountain road.
However, after going there, I thought that I could enjoy the richness of nature that is unique to that place.
What to bring
shoulder bag
Shoulder bags, backpacks, or other open-handed attire and sneakers are required.
Unless you are quite brave or don't mind heights when crossing the bridge, you will be too scared to cross the bridge without holding the wires of the suspension bridge.
After crossing the bridge, there are stairs and other mountain paths, so it is reckless to wear heels.
Towel to wipe sweat and hydration
Also, the mountain path was quite hard and my friend was drenched in sweat, so it would have been nice to have a towel to wipe off the sweat and some hydration.
Before crossing, the guide explained to us that if one should fall, there would be no guarantee whatsoever.
Strap that can be worn around the neck if a smartphone
I wanted to take pictures, but was afraid of dropping it, so I could only take a few pictures. If it were a smartphone, I would have thought that a strap that could be worn around the neck would have helped me take pictures with less worry.
Swaddlers and hip seats
If you are going with small children, it would be a good idea to have baby carriers or hip seats if they are old enough to carry them in case of emergency.
congestion situation
I went early in the morning, so there were only a few groups waiting, but by the time I left, there was a waiting line, so I guess it depends on your luck and the speed of the people crossing the suspension bridge.
Of course, the nearby parking lots fill up first, so if you don't want to waste your energy, you are right to head there early in the morning.
If you are not afraid of heights and love nature, please go there once.
