Spanning the tranquil Nakatsu River, Kami-no-hashi (the Upper Bridge) is crowned with 18 prized bronze finials designated as national Important Cultural Properties. While the bridge itself has been rebuilt multiple times since its initial construction in 1609, several of these ornate, onion-shaped adornments have remarkably survived centuries of floods and wear. A close look reveals authentic inscriptions dating back over 400 years to the completion of Morioka Castle. It is a quiet yet profoundly historic landmark where travelers can touch genuine feudal Japanese craftsmanship in an everyday setting.
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