Application Period Opens for Akashi Kaikyo Bridge World Tower Top Experience Tour (July-September)
Reservations open on April 1st for the popular 'Akashi Kaikyo Bridge World' tour, held from July to September. Participants can enjoy a 360-degree panorama from the top of the main tower, 300 meters above the sea.
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Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (From the Kobe side) Scenery from the Kobe side main tower (2P) (Looking towards the Kobe side)
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, one of the world's largest suspension bridges. The application for the July-September period of the "Akashi Kaikyo Bridge World" tower top experience tour, where you can experience a 360-degree grand panorama spreading from the top of the tower about 300m above sea level, will start from 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 1st.
You can experience the numerous cutting-edge technologies that support the bridge together with guides such as experts involved in its construction. This special tour to the management pathways and the tower top, which are normally off-limits, delivers an extraordinary feeling of awe and learning.
Why not enjoy the spectacular view from the top of the tower to make summer memories? We look forward to the participation of many people.
*Applications for the April-June period are also still being accepted. We await your application.
"Akashi Kaikyo Bridge World" Event Overview
1. Tour Dates and Times
Days specified by the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge World Secretariat between April and November, and March 2027.
*Please check the "Application Page" on the start date of application acceptance for specific dates.
Held twice a day (Morning Session / Afternoon Session) on each scheduled date.
[Morning Session] Gathering/Reception 9:00 AM, Tour 9:10 AM - 11:50 AM
[Afternoon Session] Gathering/Reception 1:15 PM, Tour 1:25 PM - 4:05 PM
Preparations such as putting on helmets will begin in the order of completed reception.
2. Application Start Date and Time
[For July, August, September] Acceptance starts from 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 1st
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis via the "Application Page".
Please note that we do not accept applications by phone.
Applications for October onwards are scheduled as follows:
[For October, November] Acceptance starts from 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 1st (Planned)
[For March 2027] Acceptance starts from 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 1st (Planned)
The application start dates are subject to change. Please check the application page.
3. Tour Course, etc.
(1) Gathering / Dismissal Location
Bridge Exhibition Center (4-114 Higashimaiko-cho, Tarumi-ku, Kobe City)
[Access] About a 5-minute walk from JR Kobe Line "Maiko Station"
About a 7-minute walk from Sanyo Electric Railway "Maiko-koen Station"
About a 7-minute walk from the "Maiko Bus" highway bus stop
Bridge Exhibition Center Access Map
(2) Guided Course / Required Time
Guided Course
1. Bridge Exhibition Center (Gathering/Reception) - Bridge Exhibition Center Tour after explanation - via Maiko Marine Promenade -
2. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Management Pathway - 3. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Main Tower (2P) - Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Management Pathway - via Maiko Marine Promenade - Bridge Exhibition Center (Dismissal)
Required Time from Reception to Dismissal
Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes
Guided Course Outline Map
4. "Akashi Kaikyo Bridge World" Participation Fee
Participant / Weekdays / Weekends & Holidays
Adults (16 years old and above) / 5,500 yen (tax included)/person / 6,600 yen (tax included)/person
Children (12 to 15 years old) / 2,750 yen (tax included)/person / 3,300 yen (tax included)/person
* Transportation expenses to the gathering place are required separately.
* Advance payment by credit card is required at the time of reservation application.
* Those aged 12 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult. You may be asked to present an ID to verify your age.
[Application Page]
Click here to apply
You will apply through JTB BÓKUN. (No membership registration required)
[Notes]
Before applying, please be sure to check the notes, etc., on the "Akashi Kaikyo Bridge World" homepage.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge World HP
5. Conditions for Participation
1. Those aged 12 and over (You can participate if you are 12 years old or older on the day of participation. Those aged 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult.)
2. Those who can walk 2km or more and climb stairs on their own without assistive devices.
3. High altitudes and
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, one of the world's largest suspension bridges. The application for the July-September period of the "Akashi Kaikyo Bridge World" tower top experience tour, where you can experience a 360-degree grand panorama spreading from the top of the tower about 300m above sea level, will start from 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 1st.
You can experience the numerous cutting-edge technologies that support the bridge together with guides such as experts involved in its construction. This special tour to the management pathways and the tower top, which are normally off-limits, delivers an extraordinary feeling of awe and learning.
Why not enjoy the spectacular view from the top of the tower to make summer memories? We look forward to the participation of many people.
*Applications for the April-June period are also still being accepted. We await your application.
"Akashi Kaikyo Bridge World" Event Overview
1. Tour Dates and Times
Days specified by the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge World Secretariat between April and November, and March 2027.
*Please check the "Application Page" on the start date of application acceptance for specific dates.
Held twice a day (Morning Session / Afternoon Session) on each scheduled date.
[Morning Session] Gathering/Reception 9:00 AM, Tour 9:10 AM - 11:50 AM
[Afternoon Session] Gathering/Reception 1:15 PM, Tour 1:25 PM - 4:05 PM
Preparations such as putting on helmets will begin in the order of completed reception.
2. Application Start Date and Time
[For July, August, September] Acceptance starts from 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 1st
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis via the "Application Page".
Please note that we do not accept applications by phone.
Applications for October onwards are scheduled as follows:
[For October, November] Acceptance starts from 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 1st (Planned)
[For March 2027] Acceptance starts from 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 1st (Planned)
The application start dates are subject to change. Please check the application page.
3. Tour Course, etc.
(1) Gathering / Dismissal Location
Bridge Exhibition Center (4-114 Higashimaiko-cho, Tarumi-ku, Kobe City)
[Access] About a 5-minute walk from JR Kobe Line "Maiko Station"
About a 7-minute walk from Sanyo Electric Railway "Maiko-koen Station"
About a 7-minute walk from the "Maiko Bus" highway bus stop
Bridge Exhibition Center Access Map
(2) Guided Course / Required Time
Guided Course
1. Bridge Exhibition Center (Gathering/Reception) - Bridge Exhibition Center Tour after explanation - via Maiko Marine Promenade -
2. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Management Pathway - 3. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Main Tower (2P) - Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Management Pathway - via Maiko Marine Promenade - Bridge Exhibition Center (Dismissal)
Required Time from Reception to Dismissal
Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes
Guided Course Outline Map
4. "Akashi Kaikyo Bridge World" Participation Fee
Participant / Weekdays / Weekends & Holidays
Adults (16 years old and above) / 5,500 yen (tax included)/person / 6,600 yen (tax included)/person
Children (12 to 15 years old) / 2,750 yen (tax included)/person / 3,300 yen (tax included)/person
* Transportation expenses to the gathering place are required separately.
* Advance payment by credit card is required at the time of reservation application.
* Those aged 12 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult. You may be asked to present an ID to verify your age.
[Application Page]
Click here to apply
You will apply through JTB BÓKUN. (No membership registration required)
[Notes]
Before applying, please be sure to check the notes, etc., on the "Akashi Kaikyo Bridge World" homepage.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge World HP
5. Conditions for Participation
1. Those aged 12 and over (You can participate if you are 12 years old or older on the day of participation. Those aged 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult.)
2. Those who can walk 2km or more and climb stairs on their own without assistive devices.
3. High altitudes and