noun
vine bridge; suspension bridge made from vines
A bridge constructed by weaving vines together, often found in mountainous regions of Japan. The most famous example is the Iya Valley vine bridges in Tokushima Prefecture.
祖谷のかずら橋は観光名所として有名だ。
The vine bridge in Iya is famous as a tourist attraction.
かずら橋を渡るときは、足元に気をつけてください。
Please watch your step when crossing the vine bridge.
A general suspension bridge, typically made with cables and planks, not specifically from vines.
Compound of かずら (vine) and 橋 (bridge). The word describes a traditional bridge type made by twisting and weaving vines.