Kōraibashi
Bridge in Osaka, Japan
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Kōraibashi (高麗橋; lit. "Goryeo Bridge") is a bridge located in Chūō-ku in the city of Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It crosses over the Higashi Yokobori River and shares its name with the surrounding area.
Kōraibashi 高麗橋 | |
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| Coordinates | 34°41′21″N 135°30′35″E |
| Crosses | Higashi Yokobori River |
| Locale | Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan |
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 Interactive map of Kōraibashi | |
Naming
The area received the name of "Kōrai" during the Asuka or Nara period, when ancient Japan was in close contact with kingdoms on the Korean Peninsula[citation needed]. The envoy to Korea was called komanomuratsumi (高麗館) and when Toyotomi Hideyoshi was dividing up the areas within Osaka, he chose those same kanji.
Neighboring post towns
- Ōsaka Kaidō
- Moriguchi-juku – Kōraibashi (ending location)