Eshima Ohashi Bridge in Japan

What’s dangerous is often a matter of perception. Some things look perilous but are not, while others look safe and can kill you. Luckily, the Eshima Ohashi Bridge in Japan fits the first category. Arguably one of the country’s most recognizable bridges by far, people have shared pictures of it all over the Internet due to its steep inclination.

Although the Eshima Ohashi Bridge looks like a rollercoaster, it feels nothing like it. The bridge’s steepness has been exaggerated by some talented photographers who found the best angle to make it look scary. But in reality, it has a gradient of just over 6% and is perfectly safe.