かずら橋ばし

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.

• 祖い谷やのかずら橋ばしは観かん光こう名めい所しょとして有ゆう名めいだ。

  The vine bridge in Iya is famous as a tourist attraction.

• かずら橋ばしを渡わたるときは、足あし元もとに気きをつけてください。

  Please watch your step when crossing the vine bridge.