Photos of Shinkyo Bridge

Legend has it that the Master Shengdo was unable to cross the Otani River here, and when he prayed for the protection of the gods and Buddhas, two snakes appeared and turned into this bridge. The vermilion bridge is a sacred place in Nikko and is owned by Futarayama Shrine. It is an important cultural property of Japan and is listed as a world cultural heritage. This bridge was built as early as the end of the Nara period, and together with Kintai Bridge in Yamaguchi Prefecture and Saru Bridge in Yamanashi Prefecture, it is known as the "Three Odd Bridges in Japan". The current Shenqiao was rebuilt in 1936 and is only used for worshiping generals. Most people need to walk downstream of the Sunlight Bridge.