In Kumamoto,you can still see many meganebashi
bashi, a type of stone arched bridge that once existed all over Japan. Many of these were built by masons born and raised in Yatsushiro. Their outstanding skills were needed in various parts of Japan, and the construction of "Kanda Manseibashi" and "Tsujunbashi" was successful, leading to a reputation throughout the country. Therefore, Yatsushiro is called the "masonry town" that produced many "masonry".
These masons were involved in land reclamation projects which brought a vast plain and abundant harvest to Yatsushiro, and in the construction of arched bridges which supported local transportation .
While contributing over the long term, he refined his skills and grew from unnamed masonry to famous masonry.
The masons legacy such as the robust reclamation gates built by them, the bridge that draws beautiful arches on the river surface, and the stunning Tanada stone wall continue to live in the scenery of the town and people's lives even after more than a hundred years. It invites visitors to the "Masonry Town".