Park & nature
Amanohashidate
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Amanohashidate, meaning 'bridge of heaven,' is a 3.6-kilometer sandbar in Miyazu Bay, covered with about 6,700 pine trees. Visitors can walk or cycle the entire length, enjoying the unique perspective of the sandbar as a bridge connecting heaven and earth. The best view is from the surrounding mountains, particularly from the observatories on either side, where the sandbar appears as a dragon ascending to the sky. This natural wonder is a must-see for its serene beauty and cultural significance.
Don't miss
- Walk or bike the 3.6-km pine-lined sandbar for an immersive nature experience
- View the sandbar from Kasamatsu Park observatory, where it looks like a dragon flying upward
- Ride the chairlift or monorail up Mount Nariai for panoramic views of the bay and sandbar
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Amanohashidate
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inAmanohashidate & Ine Boathouse Full-Day Tour from Kyoto or Osaka4.6★ · 69 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$43 per personSee dates →
Best full dayAmanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto4.6★ · 112 travelers~9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$54 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleKyoto Private Car Tour with English Guide Driver (Amanohashidate)4.8★ · 20 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$378 per personSee dates →More attractions in Amanohashidate