Amanohashidate
天橋立
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Turn around and stick your head between your legs for the best view of this tree-covered sandbar.

📜 A narrow, two-mile (3.6km) long sandbar in Miyazu Bay, covered with thousands of pine trees.
🔍 One of Japan's Three Famous Views, officially declared a 'Special Place of Scenic Beauty'.

Why Go

🐉 See the 'Bridge to Heaven' appear as a dragon flying into heaven by looking through your legs.
🏞️ Enjoy spectacular overlooks from Mount Moju (Hiryukan) or Kasamatsu Park (Shoryukan).
🚶‍♀️ Walk or cycle along the scenic pine-covered sandbar.
⛩️ Visit ancient shrines and temples like Chion-ji, Nariaiji, and Motoise Kono Shrine.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Lift inspections may cause temporary closures or long wait times.

Tips

🚌 Public transport is available; Limited Express Hashidate from Kyoto to Amanohashidate Station.
🚲 Bicycles can be rented near Amanohashidate Station.
📅 Check for seasonal events like light-ups, fireworks, and festivals.

🅿️ Parking

Available for cars.

🚻 Toilets

Available in parks and near attractions.

🏖️ Beaches

White sand beaches on the east side, popular in summer.
Two main resorts: Amanohashidate Seaside Resort (South) and Amanohashidate Fuchu Seaside Resort (North).

Access

🚗 About 10 min from Miyazu Amanohashidate IC by car.
🚶‍♀️ About 5 min walk from Amanohashidate Station.

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