The Japanese Covered Bridge or Cau Chua Pagoda (in Vietnamese “Cau Nhat Ban”) is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Hoi An, Vietnam.

The Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An is a beautiful example of the Japanese architecture of the period.

Japanese Covered bridge was constructed in the 1590s by the Japanese community of Hoi An

Inside the Japanese Covered Bridge lies a temple of the northern God Tran Vo Bac De. This God is considered the God of Weather.

Japanese Covered Bridges is one of the most ancient bridge in Vietnam

The night overview of Japanese Covered Bridges

Japanese Covered Bridge overview

The Japanese Covered Bridge is regarded as a symbol with a lot of meaning in relation to the culture, life, and history of the Hoi An people. It is not only popular with locals in Hoi An, but also with domestic and foreign tourists who visit the city.

Japanese Covered Bridge was built by Japanese merchants in the early 17th century and has an 18m length. It is laid via a channel that flows through the Hoai River, a branch of the Thu Bon River. In 1817, the Japanese Covered Bridge was also rebuilt with many beautiful patterns.

Japanese Covered Bridge is very well-known, as is Bridge Pagoda, both Japanese Covered Bridge, and Bridge Pagoda are made of wood and are expertly carved. The bridge’s face is beautifully turned to face the river.

The Japanese Covered Bridge is also known as the Lai Vien Bridge. It was named by Nguyen Phuc Chu Lord, who visited Hoi An in 1719, and it means that Hoi An is always ready to welcome visitors from all over the world. Arriving at the Japanese Covered Bridge, you also have the opportunity to see the historical Bridge Pagoda, one of the most famous sites in Hoi An Old Quarter as well.

Bridge Pagoda is one of Vietnam’s relics with very special architecture for the people of Hoi An, it is the soul and symbol that has existed for four centuries and has been restored at least six times, but the ancient and original features have been preserved. Bridge Pagoda, in particular, was designated as a National cultural and historical relic in 1990.

How to travel to the Japanese Covered Bridge?

The Japanese Covered Bridge and Bridge Pagoda are two of the most famous historical sites in Hoi An, they are located right in the heart of the Hoi An Old Quarter, and it is very easy and worthwhile to find and visit these sites at any time of day or night, so these are the palaces that should not be missed on a trip to the old town of Hoi An, Vietnam.

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