Every year, river flooding results in major damage, during heavy rains. Because of the congested residential houses around the Asato River, conducting construction to expand the width of the river has been difficult. The dam was made above the stream, in order to control flooding and maintain the function of running water. It was completed in 2000. Hiji Bridge, an arch-style bridge made of Ryukyu limestone, constructed in the 17th century, is a tangible cultural property designated by Okinawa Prefecture.

Basic information

Address

900-0071 4-553-2 Hantagawa Naha Okinawa Kinjo Dam Management Office

TEL

098-885-5210

Business hours

Open 9:00 - 17:00
Exhibition hall Closed December 29 - January 3

Close day

None

Charge

Free (Exhibition room also free)

Parking

Parking is available across the street.

Access information

Take the "Yui rail" at Naha Airport and get off at Shuri station. About a 50 minute walk. By bus take the (#4, or #15) and get off at Kinjo 4 chome bus stop. A 5-minute walk away.

Additional Information

Barrier-free

車イス用トイレ

Academic information

It is a stone bridge located on the way to Shikina garden from Uchaya palace in Sakiyama-cho, Shuri. The bridge and the connected road are made of Ryukyu limestones. It is a beautiful and impressive 3-step arch-style bridge. It was named after the well “Hijiga” nearby.

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Naha City Cultural Property (Naha City Board of Education)