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The bridge seen from the west bank of the lake. The spans to the left and right are said to be male and female cranes, respectively, with their outspread wings overlapping to form the middle arch.
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A covered rest area on the bridge where visitors can take in the surrounding beauty.
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The bridge’s theme of two flying cranes has made it an auspicious spot for lovers as well as couples hoping to tie the knot.
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Designers used traditional wood-construction techniques in the bridge’s construction.
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Viewed from the north bank, the bridge backed by Mount Iwaki makes for a stunning scene.
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Another view of Tsuru-no-mai Bridge and Mount Iwaki.
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Fujimi Lake, as seen from the rest area on the north end of the bridge, is a man-made reservoir dating back some 400 years.
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Fujimi Lake and Tsuru-no-mai Bridge as seen from the site’s main parking lot.
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A café at the tourist center offers dishes inspired by the site, including curry featuring three fried pork cutlets representing the three spans of the bridge.
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