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Amanohashidate in the rain

Shibuya246 · 27 March 2014 · 17 photos · 4,609 views · 1 comment

Amanohashidate Station

Nice walk passed the shops even in the rain

Lakes and Mountains

Getting the big picture first

Walking through the pathways

Marking one of the 3 great scenery sites in Japan

Bridges a plenty

Taking the boat around to the end of the trail

Slightly retouched to at least feel like the sun was shining

Hitting the trail

Pathways were very relaxing to walk

Mix of water, mountains and trees

Trying to find some sunshine

casual eating areas

Looks like a good place to hide

Hard to escape the rain

A family enjoying the day out as the sun makes a brief appearance

Visiting today · Kyoto, Kansai

Visiting Amanohashidate, Miyazu, Kyoto today

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027

Added by Shibuya246, separate from the original post above. Facts are checked every quarter against the sources below. Check opening times and prices before you go.

What it is: A pine-covered sandbar about 3.6 km long across Miyazu Bay, and one of Japan's three most famous scenic views. Chionji Temple stands near the southern end.
Getting there: The JR Hashidate limited express runs direct from Kyoto in about 2 hours (¥4,800-5,400), but there are only a few trains a day. You can also take a limited express to Fukuchiyama and change to the Kyoto Tango Railway. Seat reservations are required on the limited expresses.
Tip: Amanohashidate Station is a short walk from the southern end of the sandbar. Walking across takes about 45 minutes; rental bicycles cost about ¥500 for two hours and take about 15 minutes.
Admission: Amanohashidate View Land, the viewpoint above the station side, costs ¥850 for adults, including the return lift or monorail. It is a 5-minute walk from the station and is open 9:00-17:00 from 1 October to 15 November and 9:00-16:30 from 16 November to 15 February.

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Sources: Getting to Amanohashidate (japan-guide.com) · Amanohashidate Travel Guide (Japan Travel Guide GLT) · Amanohashidate View Land (GLT)

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Riviere 28 January 2019
That's why we admire and love nature. The peace and calmness it brings into our mind. Lovely share. Thanks