Amanohashidate: Bridge to Heaven
Discover Amanohashidate: A pine-covered sandbar, ancient legends, and breathtaking views await at one of Japan's most scenic spots.
Amanohashidate is a scenic sandbar in Miyazu Bay, Kyoto Prefecture, renowned as one of Japan's Three Most Beautiful Views. This 3.6-kilometer natural land bridge, adorned with thousands of pine trees, has been celebrated for centuries and is steeped in myth and legend.
A brief summary to Amanohashidate
- Monju, Miyazu, Monju, Kyoto, 626-0001, JP
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- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Walk or cycle across the sandbar for an immersive experience, taking in the natural beauty and visiting the various points of interest along the way.
- For the iconic 'matanozoki' view, head to Kasamatsu Park or Amanohashidate View Land and gaze upside down through your legs to see Amanohashidate as a 'bridge to heaven'.
- Take a sightseeing boat cruise around Miyazu Bay for a different perspective of Amanohashidate and the surrounding scenery.
- Visit the nearby temples and shrines, such as Chion-ji Temple and Kono-jinja Shrine, to explore the area's rich cultural heritage.
- Consider purchasing a value ticket that includes a round-trip ticket for the Amanohashidate cable car or chairlift and a ticket to ride the Amanohashidate sightseeing boat.
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Getting There
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Walking
From Amanohashidate Station, exit and walk towards the main street. Turn left and walk for about 5 minutes. You'll see signs directing you towards Amanohashidate. Continue straight, passing shops and restaurants, until you reach the entrance to the sandbar. Walking the entire length of the sandbar takes approximately 45 minutes. There is no cost for walking on the sandbar.
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Public Transport
From Amanohashidate Station, take the sightseeing boat from the pier near Chionji Temple to the northern end of the sandbar, close to Motoise Kono Shrine. The boat departs approximately every 30 minutes, and the one-way trip takes about 12 minutes. A one-way ticket costs 800 yen, and a round-trip ticket costs 1400 yen. Alternatively, buses run from both the southern and northern ends of the sandbar to Ine.
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Ferry and Cable Car
To reach Kasamatsu Park from Amanohashidate Station, take a short walk to the Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat. Take the boat to Ichinomiya Boat Dock (800 yen one way). From there, it is a short walk to the Kasamatsu Park cable car station. A round trip ticket on the cable car costs 800 yen for adults and 400 yen for children. A discount ticket including both the boat and cable car is available for 1400 yen.
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Parking
If arriving by car, there are several paid parking lots available around Amanohashidate Station and in the Fuchu area. Parking costs range from 500-700 yen. The Chionji Temple parking lot is conveniently located. Some parking lots offer discounted rates or free parking with a minimum purchase at nearby businesses.
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