Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda - the only ancient bridge in Hoi An
Last Update: 24th October 2020
Originally built in 1593 and completed in 1595, Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda is a combination of the bridge and the pagoda. On the bridge, statues of the White Emperor and Zhenwu Emperor are worshiped for hundreds of years. It is one of the landmarks there.
Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda Fast Facts
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What to expect at the Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda
Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda is guarded by two stone dogs at the western end and two stone monkeys at the eastern end. The bridge surface is made of wood. It was built by the Japanese merchants in the late 16th Century. The bridge connected the Japanese quarter at the eastern end and the Chinese quarter at the western end before the mid-17th Century.
By the mid-17th Century, the Japanese was responsible for the maintenance of the bridge. After they left Vietnam in the mid-17th Century, the Chinese people took responsibility of the bridge’s maintenance. From 1653 to 1915, the bridge was renovated for several times. As a result, the bridge mainly has a Chinese style. However, the roof features the Japanese style. You’ll find some pictures in the hall on the bridge to tell some significant facts of the bridge.
By the mid-17th Century, the Japanese was responsible for the maintenance of the bridge. After they left Vietnam in the mid-17th Century, the Chinese people took responsibility of the bridge’s maintenance. From 1653 to 1915, the bridge was renovated for several times. As a result, the bridge mainly has a Chinese style. However, the roof features the Japanese style. You’ll find some pictures in the hall on the bridge to tell some significant facts of the bridge.
Best time to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda
The best time to visit is in the morning.
The best months to visit are from April to October.
The best months to visit are from April to October.
How to get to Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda
You could take a direct bus or train to Hoi An from Da Nang. And then walk to the bridge. Alternatively, just rent a vehicle to the town from Da Nang directly.
Additional Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda Travel Advice
- Opening hours: 24 hours.
- As at 24th October 2020, tourists can visit the bridge for free. The pass ticket for Hoi An allows tourists to visit 5 attractions there. The hall on the bridge is included in the 5 attractions.
- The entrance pricing to Hoi An is 120,000 VND per person. For the latest pricing information, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com)
- Please wear sunscreen cream.
- Please get the permission from locals beforehand if you’d like to take photos of them.
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