Meiko Triton I’ve driven across it. This time, I’m seeing it from the other side of the water.

I walked through the green space at Kinjo Pier and stopped beside a flight of steps. With one hand on the railing, I looked up to see a white bridge across the water. I’d come to see Meiko Central Bridge, one of the three bridges collectively known as Meiko Triton. Today I didn’t just want to drive across it; I wanted to see it from the harbour.

At first, I looked up at the tall towers, then traced the fine lines of the cables. Even at a distance, I could see how the cables hold the bridge up. I found that fascinating. When I drive across, I’m focused on the road stretching ahead, so I find myself wanting to set aside time to take in the whole bridge like this. I stood still and let my eyes travel all the way to its far end.

The lights along the shore shimmered on the water, stretching into narrow lines and then drawing back. The bridge stayed the same, but the reflections below kept changing shape. I shifted my gaze from the bridge to the water and watched them waver for a while. Now I had one more thing to watch, and I found myself wanting to stay a little longer before heading home.

I could see cranes and steelwork along the shore, too. I like having the harbour in view alongside the bridge. The distant structures, together with the steps and grassy slope beside me, helped me get a sense of where I was standing. I glanced back at the path through the green space.

A trip to Nagoya should include time for miso katsu. Pork cutlet covered in miso sauce sounds like just the thing to eat before heading down to the harbour. I came out for this view today, but another time I’d love to plan a day with a meal in town first, then come down to the harbour after dark.

Before letting go of the railing, I took one last look at the bridge and the water. If you’re driving across Meiko Triton, try making time for a walk around Kinjo Pier, too. How long you linger might depend on whether you want to take in the bridge’s shape or watch the harbour lights. Next time, I want to stand here again and take my time looking across the water.