(30) かじか橋

This tiny bridge is the only suspension bridge in Minamiboso and lies amidst the quiet countryside of the Masuma area. Follow the narrow paved road along the little stream and you will find a small temple called Sawayama Fudo, with the charming bridge situated in front. Going down to the river, the presence of Shimenawa or sacred straw rope indicates that practitioners used to train here under the waterfall. In a month’s time, this will be a spot to see the autumn foliage.

南房総で唯一の吊り橋「かじか橋」は、南房総市増間地区の閑静な山あいに位置しています。川沿いに細いコンクリート道を進むと、左手に沢山不動、その正面がかじか橋です。階段で川に降りると、しめ縄の向こうに滝壺がみえます。ここで行者が修行をしたとのこと。もう一月もすると、紅葉が見頃を向かえそうです。