Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park: Gateway to Heavenly Views

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Experience the magic of Amanohashidate from Kasamatsu Park: breathtaking views, ancient legends, and the birthplace of 'matanozoki'.

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Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park

Kasamatsu Park offers stunning panoramic views of Amanohashidate, one of Japan's Three Scenic Views. Ascend via cable car or chairlift to witness the breathtaking 'Shoryukan' (ascending dragon) perspective and experience the unique 'matanozoki' viewing tradition.

A brief summary to Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park

75 Ogaki, Miyazu, Ogaki, Kyoto, 629-2242, JP
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Monday 9 am-5 pm
Tuesday 9 am-5 pm
Wednesday 9 am-5 pm
Thursday 9 am-5 pm
Friday 9 am-5 pm
Saturday 9 am-5 pm
Sunday 9 am-5 pm

Local tips

Try 'matanozoki' for a unique, upside-down perspective of Amanohashidate; platforms are available for this amusing pose.
Visit during cherry blossom season (early to mid-April) or autumn for stunning natural scenery.
Take the mountain bus from Kasamatsu Park to Nariai-ji Temple for another breathtaking view.
Purchase a value ticket for savings on the cable car/chairlift, sightseeing boat, and bus.
Check the Tango Kairiku Kōtsū website for the latest cable car/chairlift operating hours.

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Getting There

Public Transport

From Amanohashidate Station, take the Tankai Bus to the 'Amanohashidate Cable-shita' bus stop. Several bus routes serve this stop. From there, it's a short 3-minute walk to the cable car/chairlift station. Bus fare is approximately ¥300. A round-trip ticket for the cable car/chairlift costs ¥800 for adults and ¥400 for children. Alternatively, consider the Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat from Amanohashidate Pier to Ichinomiya Pier, followed by a 5-minute walk to the cable car.
Car

From the Yosa Amanohashidate IC, it's approximately a 15-minute drive to Kasamatsu Park. Parking is available near Fuchu Station. Parking costs around ¥700 per day. From the parking area, it's a short walk to the Fuchu Station to take the cable car/chairlift up to Kasamatsu Park.

Discover more about Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park

Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park, perched on Mt. Nariai, offers a mesmerizing vista of Amanohashidate, a sandbar celebrated as one of Japan's Three Scenic Views. At 130 meters above sea level, the park provides a unique vantage point where the sandbar appears as a dragon ascending to the heavens, known as the 'Shoryukan'. The park is renowned as the birthplace of 'matanozoki,' a playful viewing technique where you bend over and look at the scenery upside down through your legs. This perspective transforms Amanohashidate into a bridge suspended in the sky, offering a whimsical and unforgettable experience. Kasamatsu Park is accessible via a scenic cable car or chairlift ride. The journey itself is an experience, with cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant foliage in autumn. At the summit, AmaTerrace offers dining and shopping with spectacular views. Visitors can savor local delicacies like 'Kasamatsu Dango' and Kyoto-Tamba Highland Pork sausages. Beyond the views, Kasamatsu Park connects to cultural and spiritual sites. A mountain bus from the park provides access to Nariai-ji Temple, the 28th temple on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, known for its stunning scenery. Nearby, discover Motoise Kono Shrine, a historically significant shrine. According to legend, Amanohashidate was a ladder created by the deity Izanagi to connect heaven and earth. One day, while Izanagi napped, the ladder fell, transforming into the sandbar we see today.