Trip to Japan: Amanohashidate | One-Day Itinerary: The Flying Dragon Spectacle

Amanohashidate, located in Kyoto's furthest suburbs, is a natural bridge created by nature and one of Japan's three scenic views. It's a must-see! 🔷🔷🔷My Amanohashidate One-Day Itinerary: 🚗Transportation: Direct bus from Kyoto Station, about two and a half hours to Amanohashidate Station 🏨Accommodation: Amanohashidate Japanese Inn, a 1-minute walk from Amanohashidate Station 🗺️My Amanohashidate One-Day Itinerary: ⏰Morning - Chion-ji Temple (near Amanohashidate Pier) - Kasamatsu Park (15 minutes by boat, then cable car up) 🕐Afternoon - Motoise Kono Shrine (5-minute walk after getting off the Amanohashidate boat) 7:30–17:00 💎Highlights: 📍Chion-ji Temple: Dedicated to Manjushri Bodhisattva, a place to pray for academic success. The temple is not very large, with a big red lantern at the entrance and many small wishing fans hanging on the trees, which is very cute. There is also a swing bridge nearby that rotates 90 degrees when large ships pass by! 📍Kasamatsu Park: Home to Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three scenic views. Here, you can see the S-shaped curve from afar, like a flying dragon soaring into the sky. There's a unique way to view this scenery: bend over and look between your legs to see its beauty! 📍Motoise Kono Shrine: An ancient shrine and a must-see on the way to Kasamatsu Park. It is said to be the origin of Ise Jingu Shrine, and there are many national treasures and important cultural properties inside. 📌Tips: 1️⃣You can buy a 2-day Amanohashidate pass online for CNY 115, which allows unlimited rides on local buses, the Kasamatsu Park cable car, and sightseeing boats. It's a great deal! 2️⃣For Kasamatsu Park, the boat is recommended; it only takes 12 minutes, 20 minutes faster than the bus! 3️⃣Lunch can be arranged on the street from Kasamatsu Park to the pier, but there are not many dining options. We went back to the hotel area hungry to eat, so you can bring some snacks. 4️⃣Viewing the natural seascape known as "Flying Dragon View" from Kasamatsu Park requires good weather! Against the backdrop of the blue sky, it's truly stunning. Unfortunately, it was raining heavily, and we didn't see this spectacular view.😔