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Is it worth to go Amanohashidate?

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  • DO: Chair lift up Amanohashidate and Amanohashidate Viewland

During our recent trip to Amanohashidate, we encountered a massive queue, with wait times reaching up to 80 minutes. This was primarily due to the long weekend, as the next day was a public holiday in Japan. If you're short on time, I highly recommend heading straight to Amanohashidate Viewland for the best views.

Tickets for Viewland are sold separately. We initially thought they were included in our rail car ticket, but realized too late that they weren't. Unfortunately, we couldn't get tickets for the rail car. So, remember to purchase your Viewland tickets at the vending machine upon arrival to avoid any disappointment.

Besides the stunning scenic views, Amanohashidate Viewland offers a variety of activities mainly for kids to enjoy the ferris wheel, cycle car, mini golf, go kart, archery.

One of the most unique and captivating views at Amanohashidate Viewland is the "Flying Dragon View". By bending forward and looking at the scenery upside-down through your legs, you can see the sandbar snaking across the water transform into a dragon soaring through the sky. This traditional perspective, known as mata-nozoki, is a must-try for visitors.

  • DO: Visit to Chair lift up to Kasamatsu Park, Motoise Kono Jinja, walk along Amanohashidate, Rotating bridge (Kaisenkyo),Chionji Temple, Puzzle ring, ferry to return to Kasamatsu park


On our second day, We had our breakfast at a nearby Lawson before heading up to Kasamatsu Park for a different perspective of Amanohashidate. The park offers a unique view of the sandbar, often referred to as the "View of One." which can be seen in the shape of the Chinese character for "one" (äø€). There's a small park and an eatery where you can consider having breakfast. We enjoyed the views, and then took the return chair lift down. 
We passed by Motoise Kono Jinja, where there was an event with everyone dressed in white. Although we weren't sure what it signified, it added a special atmosphere to our visit. This small temple is said to host a dragon god, and we spent a little time exploring it. 

Walking along Amanohashidate ,"Bridge to Heaven," a picturesque sandbar covered with pine trees and stretches across Miyazu Bay took up most of our time. While we were recommended to ride a bicycle or take a boat ride, we chose to walk. Itā€™s about an hour-long walk along the strip, with not much to see until you near the tail end by Chionji Temple. By the end of the walk, we were quite hungry and thirsty. 

At the end of the sandbar, the rotating bridge is another interesting feature, turning frequently to allow ships to pass through.

Chionji Temple is home to one of Japan's "Three Important Statues of Monju Bosatsu," the Buddhist god of wisdom and intellect. We lit incense with the wood blocks provided at the temple and and seek out the puzzle ring. 


That is me, putting my head through the puzzle ring signifying wisdom in the hopes of getting smarter.

Around 4 PM, we took a boat ride and were in for a treat. There were plenty of seagulls following the ferry, and even sea eagles, which they call kites. It was the first time we experienced birds so close to us. The boat ride offers a unique experience with seagulls and sea eagles flying close to the ferry, making it the most memorable part of the trip.



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Location: Monju, Miyazu, Kyoto 626-0001, Japan

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