A beautiful historical piece of Japanese architecture, the Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An was constructed in the 1590's.

Connecting Tran Phu St with Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St, the bridge was opened by Nguyen Phuc Chu Lord in 1719.

Locally known as, Cau Nhat Ban or the Pagoda Bridge, the approximately 60 foot long bridge is painted in a shade of red and features a wooden pagoda roof as a shelter from the rain and sun.

The bridge features sculptures of a dog and monkey, guarding the bridge at either end. The sacred symbols of Japanese culture are said to represent the Chinese years in which the building of the bridge began and was completed.

On the north side of the bridge is a temple dedicated to the Taoist God of weather, Tran Vo Bac De. The Japanese Covered Bridge underwent renovation work in 1986 which restored the arch that was once flattened to make way for motor vehicles.