Kasamatsu Park
傘松公園
A viewing point on the north side of Amanohashidate, and the birthplace of the “Naname Ichi-no-ji” view and the mata-nozoki custom of looking upside down.
Kasamatsu Park sits on the hillside in Fuchū, at the north end of Amanohashidate. From here, the sandbar cuts diagonally across the sea, a view called Naname Ichi-no-ji (the slanted line). If you stand with your back to the scene, bend over and look between your legs, the sandbar appears to rise into the sky like a dragon. This practice, called mata-nozoki, originated here. A cable car or chairlift takes about 6 minutes to reach the top. The round trip costs about 800 yen, and the park is open roughly 8:00 to 17:00, with seasonal variations. From the summit, you can transfer to a bus for Nariai-ji Temple. At the foot of the mountain is Moto-Ise Kono Shrine, which is worth visiting at the same time.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (cable car)
Nearby sights
- Kono Shrine (Moto-Ise)
- Nariai-ji Temple
- Amanohashidate
- Chion-ji Temple
- Amanohashidate View Land
- Ine Funaya Boathouses
- Hyogo Park of the Oriental White Stork
- Izushi Castle Town