Pont Chitose

The Chitose Bridge in Osaka connects the districts of Tsurumachi and Kita-Onjishima across Taisho Inner Harbor. Completed in 2003, it features a unique design that combines a truss bridge and an arch bridge into an asymmetric, braced ribbed arch. Its bright blue color makes it stand out. The bridge was originally built to ease traffic in the city. Because it stands 28 meters above sea level, it is difficult for pedestrians and cyclists to reach, so a ferry service still operates here. Today it is also the start and finish point of an annual family run through the area.