Miyazu Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Amanohashidate Sand Bar

Nice short hike on a sand bar in northern Kyoto prefecture with views out to the Sea of Japan. With free parking in the nearby charming town, it’s a relatively unknown tourist spot which is worth a stop if you’re in the area especially to break up a road trip. Ideal for stretching those legs for a 5km flat hike along the sand bar with mountain and sea views.

You MUST VISIT Amanohashidate in Kyoto!

You may have heard of Kyoto before, but have you heard of Amanohashidate? Just 2 hours JR ride away from Kyoto, Amanohashidate is actually ranked among Japan's three most scenic views. It is a pine covered sandbar that spans the mouth of Miyazu Bay in the scenic, coastal region of northern Kyoto Prefecture, and the Amanohashidate Sandbar (which roughly translates to "bridge in heaven") looks like a pathway between heaven and earth when viewed upside down. The sea view is superb and it’s a very scenic and peaceful area. Most people I see there were local tourists rather than foreigners - that’s how you know this place is really an underrated gem! I would love to visit the Dragon’s Back in Hong Kong, which is one of the most popular trails that also boasts an impressive coastal view! #winhkflight #amanohashidate #天橋立

Amanohashidate 2 day 1 night

Amanohashidate is a very cozy little town that you can enjoy a day chilling and relaxing. You can go up to the Amanohashidate view land for a good 1-2 hours to enjoy the view and chairlift up and down. There is also a small cable car which cost only 500 yen for two people. A nice restaurant is up there if you want to have a taste of the local authentic clam udon. Highly recommended!

Amanohashidate (天橋立)

Spectacular scenery and totally worth the day trip there. Try the chairlift instead of the monorail. Next time, we’ll plan a night stay to enjoy the peaceful environment and onsen. There are other attractions within walking distance at the foot of the mountain. Totally no crowd….This is an underrated place to visit in Japan! It is better if you drive as the journey by train from Kyoto is 2hrs.

Did you know that Kyoto also close to the sea? Tired of seeing Kiyomizu Temple and Golden Pavilion in Kyoto…Too crowds of the temple, go to the Tango area of ​​Kyoto, and feel the capital of the 🌊 The healing power of all! There is a long and narrow view known as one of the three scenic spots in Japan. Sandbar "Amanohashidate", and Japan's most beautiful town by the sea, known as "Ine” in Venice, Kyoto, the vast sea view makes you feel comfortable…. You can also eat Matsuba crab, sashimi, grilled fish, and stay overnight in the boat house ,awesome experience! It is a must-visit town for free travel in Kyoto!

Yu Ise Cage Shrine next to Umatsu Park, about 2,500 years old, is said to be the origin of Ise Jingu Shrine, so it is called Yuan Ise. The shrine is decorated with colorful traditional ornaments that look like a pear-shaped gemstone along the railing of the main entrance of the shrine. In Japan, only two shrines have been allowed to use these Shinto decorative patterns, that is, Ise Jingu Shrine and Yuan Yi Shi Cang Shrine. After entering the door, you can see a huge unique thatch that can clean the suffocation of the first half of the year for the worshippers, give the worshippers a blessing to overcome the summer epidemic, and pray for no disease in the second half.

The Japanese hotel that I stayed in at night perfectly made me spend a comfortable night. The hot springs are indoors. When I go to the bath, I have to take a bath and then enter, and look at the scenery outside the window. There is also a lot of good places for taking pictures in the hotel, it is very muji style. Hotel Name: MARINETOPIA RESORT Hotel Address: Higashi, Shizuzu, Kyoto 4230