Place to visit
Shimotsui-Seto Bridge, Japan: what it is and when to go
Shimotsui-Seto Bridge is a bridge in Japan (下津井瀬戸大橋) (Takamatsu). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Bridge in Japan · Architecture
- Local name
- 下津井瀬戸大橋
- Where
- Japan
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- KIX Osaka, 132 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 34.43095, 133.80598
What it is and where
Shimotsui-Seto Bridge is a bridge in Japan (下津井瀬戸大橋) (Takamatsu). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Takamatsu, where this site lists 72 more places to see, 24 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.43095, 133.80598; the nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX, Osaka), 132 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Shimotsui-Seto Bridge is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:56
- FebBest time10:45
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:52
- MayBest time13:48
- JunPossible14:17
- JulPossible14:05
- AugPossible13:17
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:07
- NovBest time10:10
- DecPossible9:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mount WashuMountain in Japan781 m
- Brazilian Park Washuzan HighlandAmusement park in Shimotsui, Kurashiki, Okayama prefecture, Japan1.9 km
- Great Seto BridgeSeries of double deck bridges connecting the Japanese islands of Honshū and Shikoku3.9 km
- Kumano ShrineShinto shrine in Hayashi, Kurashiki, Okayama prefecture12 km
- Shikoku AquariumZoo in kagawa, Japan13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Architecture
- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge: suspension bridge in Kobe, Japan
- Tokyo Tower: tower in Tokyo, Japan
- Rainbow Bridge: suspension bridge across the Tokyo Bay, Japan
- Eshima Ohashi Bridge: Japanese rigid-frame bridge
- Tatara Bridge: cable-stayed bridge
- Kobe Port Tower: observation tower
Every Japan place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shimotsui-Seto Bridge?
It is a bridge in Japan (下津井瀬戸大橋 in the local language). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Shimotsui-Seto Bridge?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42.
How do you get to Shimotsui-Seto Bridge?
The nearest main airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 132 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mount Washu, Brazilian Park Washuzan Highland, Great Seto Bridge. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Takamatsu72 places to see in and around Takamatsu, Japan: Great Seto Bridge, Marugame Castle, Chichu Art Museum. Best time: February to May and October to November.
- Architecture172 places for architecture in Japan, from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own seas
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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