Mutsumi Bridge
Mutsumi Bridge is located south of Gero Station and spans the Hida River. The name Mutsumi has a literal meaning of “six views” and refers to the famous sights of Gero that were once visible from this vantage point:
The original suspension bridge built in 1923 was replaced by a bowstring truss bridge shortly after Gero Station opened in 1930. The train station and bridge heralded a new chapter in Gero’s history. For several decades, the bridge was the only direct route from the train station to the onsen district. A pedestrian walkway was added in 1974. In 2010, the Japan Society of Civil Engineers selected the bridge as an important example of civil engineering heritage, citing its influence on Gero’s modern development.