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Old Nihonbashi Bridge

Wed, February 11, 2015, by Muza-chan
Originally known as Edobashi ("Edo bridge"), the Nihonbashi bridge of the old Edo was, during its heyday, the most famous landmark of the city. It was the point zero from where all road distances were measured, and it was the eastern endpoint of the two most important roads in the old Japan, Nakasendō and Tōkaidō, both connecting Edo to Kyoto.

During the Meiji period, the original wooden bridge was replaced by the today's stone construction, but a replica is exhibited in the Edo-Tokyo Museum and another replica can be "experienced" in Kyoto, inside the Toei Kyoto Studio Park.

Toei Uzumasa Eigamura, Kyoto
EXIF info:

Nikon Df
Lens: 24-70mm F/2.8G
Focal Length: 24mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/640s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 500


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