Station Ikitsuki Ohashi

Cross the Bridge to Serenity at Ikitsuki Ohashi

Nestled at the base of the iconic Ikitsuki Ohashi Bridge, this roadside station connects the historic islands of Hirado and Ikitsuki in Nagasaki Prefecture, where sea breezes meet coastal charm. More than a pit stop, it’s a gateway to nature, culture, and local flavor, set within a scenic park featuring walking trails, a multipurpose field, and nearby access to the Ikitsuki Town Museum.

Visitors are drawn to the bridge itself—a striking 960-meter-long truss structure with a 400-meter central span, once the world’s largest of its kind. At dusk, the bridge glows under soft lighting, its silhouette mirrored in the sparkling waters of the Tatsuno Strait. With fresh seafood like grilled and salted amberjack, regional snacks, and curated travel info, Ikitsuki Ohashi offers a true taste of rural Japan.

Visit Ikitsuki Ohashi to experience the only roadside station in the region offering views of the world’s largest three-span truss bridge, the 960-meter-long Ikitsuki Ohashi, where tidal spray creates a striking blue-white contrast against its steel structure. Here, you can sample exclusive local specialties like salted and grilled aga fish—harvested from the pristine waters of Tsuchi no Seta—alongside the rare Maruboro, a traditional sweet made with locally grown sugar cane.

• Best Arrival Time: Arrive by 9:00 AM on weekdays to access the fresh daily batch of salted amberjack (shio-agou) at the souvenir shop before it sells out, as it is only restocked once per day and typically sells out by 11:30 AM.

• Hidden Gems: Check the digital signage near the information corner at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM for real-time updates on the nearby sunset viewing spot along the agricultural road known as "Sunset Way," which is only accessible during daylight hours.

• Weekend Special: On weekends in August, visit the parking area between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM to view the firework display at the Shimonaka and Kamaura Harbor Fireworks Festival, which is visible from the roadside station’s park area.

• Best Viewing Spot: Walk to the bridge’s western end just before sunset during summer months to see the illuminated 400-meter central span of the Ikitsuki Ohashi Bridge, which glows blue and contrasts beautifully with the white spray from the tidal currents.

• Local Product Tip: Purchase the marbolo (Marbolo) snacks at the souvenir shop before 12:00 PM, as they are only available during the first half of the day and are not restocked after lunchtime.

• Event Planning: Use the digital signage and posted flyers at the information corner to plan your visit around the Ikitsuki Road Race in February or the Ikitsuki Brave Fish Festival in November, both of which feature special food stalls and local performances near the station.

• Transportation Tip: If traveling on Prefectural Road 42, plan to stop at Ikitsuki Ohashi between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM when the digital signage displays live traffic updates and alternative route options for the stretch between the station and the next roadside station in Iimori.

Spring (March-May): Fresh bamboo shoots available at the market in early spring; canola flowers bloom in late April.

Summer (June-August): Fireworks at the Shimogura Port Fireworks Festival in August; summer festivals and sea views at the bridge.

Autumn (September-November): Iki-tsu Yūgō Matsuri in November features local seafood and traditional performances.

Winter (December-February): The Iki-tsu Road Race occurs in February; peaceful winter views of the bridge and sea.