During the edo period, it was an official bridge and one of the three great bridges of osaka. this area was a popular recreational spot, bustling with people enjoying the cool evening air, boating, and watching fireworks. as part of the city tram project, it was transformed into its current magnificent form during the taisho era. its location was also moved to sakaisuji, one street to the east. the railings and lampposts are elaborately designed, and the lion statues at the four corners of the bridge were created by sculptor kinichi amaoka. it is commonly known as "lion bridge."