Ryogoku Bridge

Ryogoku Bridge is one of the bridges over Sumida River. Each bridge has its own unique character, but this bridge can claim the special status among them. At first , the ancestor of this bridge is the oldest one which crosses the south part of Sumida River: it was completed at around 1650. The second reason is its design. At the ends of the bridge, there are spherical lanterns , which make this bridge elegant and characteristic.