Next time you travel abroad with your partner, come here—Nagasaki’s Meganebashi Bridge in Japan to find the “Love Stone”!

▲Meganebashi is a well-known historical site in Nagasaki.

Reported and photographed by Chen Hanyin / Nagasaki

Meganebashi is one of Japan’s three most famous bridges and the oldest arched stone bridge in the country. Its most distinctive feature is the two connected circular arches that, when reflected on the water’s surface, resemble a pair of round-framed glasses from afar. In addition to its long history and fame, searching for the hidden “love stone” has become one of the romantic missions for couples visiting this date spot.

▲The two circular arches resemble a pair of glasses when viewed from afar.

▲Searching for the romantic love stone among thousands of pebbles.

If you want to take a photo with the entire Meganebashi Bridge, the best spot is to go underneath it. Of course, the weather also matters—if it rains, the water reflection will be blurry and you won’t get the full double-circle effect. Hidden among the stone bridge piers are three heart-shaped love stones, and some visitors even place coins on them to pray for smooth love. Next time you travel with your partner, consider planning a romantic, nostalgic journey to search for these hearts in Nagasaki.

Meganebashi Bridge
Address: Japan 0850-0874 Nagasaki Prefecture, Nagasaki, Uonotown