Amanohashidate & Motoise Konojinja Shrine
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Port
Maizuru, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$160
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Grab your camera for a highlight-filled adventure that takes in three top scenic attractions in the northern Kyoto region.
A 60-minute drive through ever-changing landscapes brings you to a long and narrow spit known as Amanohashidate — the Bridge to Heaven. This two-mile-long stretch is rimmed by sand and covered in thousands of fragrant pine trees. It is one of Japan's top-three scenic views and is considered one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Spend an hour here walking and photographing this stunning landscape.
Visit the Motoise Kono Shrine, built using the oldest architectural style known in Japan and noted for its roof logs and decorated railings. Motoise Kono is also known for the calming peal of the suikinkutsu — a garden ornament that reverberates from the impact of water droplets.
A cable car whisks you up to Kasamatsu Park for a must-see optical illusion. From this vantage point, turn your back to the Amanohashidate sandbar and bend down to look at it from between your knees — it really does look like a bridge leading to heaven.
A relaxed 75-minute drive returns you to port.
Please note:
The cable car operates weather permitting. Expect a line to board the cable car. Tour requires one hour of walking at Amanohashidate. Tour sequence may vary. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Mobility devices (wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, etc) cannot be accommodated on the transportation. Some shops and restaurants around Amanohashidate may be closed on Wednesdays. Lunch is not included. You will have time to purchase lunch at your own expense during the tour. Weather and atmospheric conditions vary; no guarantee is offered with regard to visibility or views on any particular day.