Tomigusuku side of Madambashi (bridge) ruin

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Mandanbashi once was a wooden bridge build by Sho Shino in 1522 which was the key traffic point connecting the administration of Ryukyu Kingdom and Nanzan.

Later on it was renovated into a stone bridge by Sho Ikuo in 1708 with six beautiful arches and a wave cutter to protect the bridge from water current, and was the bridge that represented Ryukyu’s unique culture of stone construction. Though it got destroyed in the Battle of Okinawa, the precious bridge from about 300 years has been partially restored, and is preserved aside of the current Madanbashi reminding people of its remnant from back in the days.

Also, the Chofuku Madanbashi Hibun, a monument from about 200 years ago that recorded the renovation construction work of the Mandanbashi, has been restored in from of the Madanbashi community center. Though the actual monument was destroyed in the Battle of Okinawa, information about it is displayed at the Tomigusuku City History and Folk Exhibit Hall.