Amanohashidate, one of the three most scenic spots in northern Kyoto, Japan✨✨✨✨

Amanohashidate is a unique sandbar located in northern Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. This approximately 3.6-kilometer-long sandbar is covered in approximately 6,700 pine trees. Named for its resemblance to a bridge reaching into the sky, it is considered one of Japan's "Three Scenic Spots," along with Matsushima and Shamojima. Visitors can admire the scenery from nearby observation decks, with the "crotch view" offering a unique way to experience it. The sandbar also offers cycling opportunities, sightseeing boat tours, and the historic swing bridge. The area also offers numerous historical sites and culinary experiences, making it a popular destination that blends nature, history, culture, and sightseeing.

Highlights

One of Japan's Three Scenic Spots:

Amanohashidate, along with Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture and Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture, is one of Japan's three most scenic spots and a leading tourist destination.

Unique Sandbar:

Created from the long-term accumulation of sand and silt, it is approximately 3.6 kilometers long and 20 to 170 meters wide, separating Miyazu Bay from the Sea of Aso.

How to Visit:
Observation Deck:
Take a cable car or chairlift to Kasamatsu Park on the north side, or take a cable car to Amanohashidate View Land (Hiryukan) on the south side for panoramic views of the sandbar.

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Walking or Cycling:
Stroll along the approximately 3.6-kilometer sandbar or rent a bicycle to leisurely experience the charm of the pine forest.

Sightseeing Boat:
Admire the beauty of Amanohashidate from the sea, including the unique swing bridge (which rotates 90 degrees when the boat passes).