Dainichi Bridge crosses the Daiya River on the Kanman Path, linking several of Nikko’s quieter historic sites. Though the bridge itself isn’t old, it’s a key waypoint: south lie the Kanmangafuchi abyss and Bakejizo statues, north and east the Nikko Botanical Garden and Tamozawa Imperial Villa. Look off-path for hidden Jizo. Base yourself at Earth Hostel Nikko Riverhouse.

Dainichi Bridge on the Kanman Path

a great day to see some of the last autumn leaves and fall foliage before its all gone…

Although the bridge is not historical, it is important at linking many historical sites along the Kanman Path.  Be sure to look around off-the-path and find the nearby jizo.  To the “south” of the brige is the “abyss” and bake jizo.  Ahead to the north and east is the Nikko Botanical Garden and Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park.

Dainichi Bridge

Dainichi Bridge and Autumn Leaves

Dainichi Bridge and autumn leaves and Nantai in the far left background

Dainichi Bridge and Nantai Mountain far left background

Dainichi Bridge over the Daiyagawa (大谷川, Daiya River)

under Dainichi Bridge

Under Dainichi Bridge at Daiya River

a little park near Dainichi Bridge and Daiya River

fish in a pool under Dainichi Bridge

more jizo hidden near Dainichi Bridge

more jizo hidden near Dainichi Bridge

not far from more sites