Amanohashidate
天橋立
One of Japan's Three Views, a sandbar about 3.6 km long, planted with around 6,700 pine trees, stretching across Miyazu Bay. It can be crossed on foot or by bicycle.
Amanohashidate is a natural sandbar between Miyazu Bay and Aso Bay. It is about 3.6 km long and 20–170 metres wide, with paths running through the pine forest. Legend says it was a floating bridge used by the gods to travel between heaven and earth. Walking across takes about 50 minutes, and renting a bicycle takes about 20 minutes. Along the way are Iso Shimizu, one of Japan's Top 100 Waters, and Amanohashidate Shrine. At the southern end, in the Monju area, there is a swing bridge and Chion-ji Temple. At the northern end, in the Fuchu area, you can ride up to Kasamatsu Park. Entry is free. Get off at Amanohashidate Station on the Kyoto Tango Railway, and the train from Kinosaki Onsen takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Chion-ji Temple
- Kono Shrine (Moto-Ise)
- Kasamatsu Park
- Amanohashidate View Land
- Nariai-ji Temple
- Ine Funaya Boathouses
- Hyogo Park of the Oriental White Stork
- Izushi Castle Town