Spanning the Sumida River between Chūō and Kōtō wards, Shin-Ōhashi Bridge is an unexpected pilgrimage site for art and history lovers. First erected in 1693 and celebrated in verse by Matsuo Bashō, the bridge earned worldwide fame when Utagawa Hiroshige featured it in his iconic woodblock print *Sudden Shower over Shin-Ōhashi Bridge and Atake*, which later inspired Vincent van Gogh. Though the current structure with its striking yellow pillars dates to 1977, the crossing carries a storied past of resilience through fires, floods, and the 1923 Great Kantō Earthquake. A stroll across offers breezy river views along with a tangible connection to the masterpieces of Edo-period art.
- Bridges
- Art History
- Rivers
- Edo History
- Architecture
- Sumida River
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