Things to do in Kyotango

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Miyazu

Amanohashidate

Amanohashidate is located in Miyazu Bay, Miyazu City, in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture. Due to the pushing action of the earth's crust, a sandbar about 3.6 kilometers long is formed on the sea. There are more than 8,000 trees on it. Flying dragon. Amanohashidate, Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture and Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture are known as the "Three Views of Japan".

No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Miyazu

Amanohashidate Viewland

Amanohashidate Viewland is located on Mount Monju, where you can enjoy beautiful views of Amanohashidate. The mountain features a Ferris wheel and various amusement facilities suitable for visitors of all ages. The view of Amanohashidate from here resembles a dragon flying into the sky, so it is also known as the Flying Dragon View. You can reach the observation deck by taking the chairlift (6 minutes) or the cable car (8 minutes).

Amanohashidate Chairlift and Monorail

The Amanohashidate Cable Car is located inside Amanohashidate Amusement Park and is divided into two parts: the monorail and the cable car. The cable car is built in the forest, the dense tree shade and fresh air bring a touch of coolness to the amusement park, and also make the cable car cooler in summer. When riding the cable car, you can see the Aso Sea and Amanohashidate from a height, as well as lush forests and seaside towns. The scenery is very beautiful.

Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park

Umatsu Park is located to the north of Amanohashidate, and is an excellent viewing platform overlooking Amanohashidate, from which you can see the landscape of Amanohashidate's "Oblique Ichimon". If you look at Amanohashidate with "step down" (that is, bending over and looking backward from between your legs), Amanohashidate looks like a bridge in the sky. After arriving at Umatsu Park, it is recommended to visit the pine tree called "Umatsu" and the observatory called "the birthplace of the straddle view". Take the cable car (about 4 minutes) or the chair lift (about 6 minutes) from the cable car station next to the Rome Shrine to get to Kamatsu Park. There is also a bus to Chengxiang Temple.

2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do

Universal Studios Japan

Here you'll find not only heart-pounding attractions themed around Hollywood blockbuster movies, but also live shows featuring popular cartoon characters—fun for everyone from kids to adults! This is home to the world's first Nintendo theme park, where you can immerse yourself in the world of Super Mario! Here we have holiday-exclusive parades and float tours! Everyone here is the star—join the passionate parade, ignite your excitement together, and feel full of energy! Located in OsakaUniversal Studios Japan("Universal Studios Japan") is one of the Universal Studios theme parks. It opened in 2001 and is a classic and wonderful world of fun in the hearts of many visitors. Its design is similar to Universal Studios Orlando in the United States, and it features popular areas such as "Jurassic Park," "Hollywood," and "Waterworld." With more than 60 fun attractions, you can keep playing and exploring all day long. Universal Studios JapanThere are also much-loved themed IP areas such as "Super Nintendo World (Mario/Super Mario)", "Minions", and "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter". Whether you're having fun interacting with the Minions, racing through the Mario Kart adventure, or weaving through the magical world of Hogwarts, these are all wonderfully unforgettable experiences. △The Nintendo area is a collaboration between Nintendo andUniversal Studios JapanThe world's first Nintendo theme park, jointly built, features the globally popular Super Mario as its main character. It offers a 1:1 ultra-realistic recreation of Bowser's Castle, Princess Peach's Castle, and the Mushroom Kingdom from the game, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of Super Mario! △"Despicable Me Minion Mayhem" and "Freeze Ray Sliders" pull you into the Minions' gigantic chaos and whip up a heatwave! A huge swarm of Minions is running wild and turning everything upside down in every street, alley, and corner! In the joyful and boisterous Minion Park, every visitor can't help but join in the mischievous mayhem! △Welcome to the magnificent area—The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, which faithfully recreates the world of the Harry Potter™ stories with overwhelming scale and meticulous attention to every detail. The towering Hogwarts™ castle stands tall, and in front of it lies the vast Hogsmeade™ where wizards live, along with many ride attractions and various shops. Here, you can step into "that world" from the films, as if everything is happening right before your eyes.

Motoise Kono Shrine

Motoiseko Shrine is located on the north side of Amanohashidate. The deities of this shrine are the same as those of Ise Shrine. They are Amaterasu and Toyotomi. The history of the shrine can be traced back to the age of God, and it is said to be the origin of Ise Shrine, so it is also called Moto-Ise. The shrine has a solemn atmosphere, and there are many treasures of the town, such as national treasures and important cultural properties. In addition, the railings of the main shrine, built in the architectural style of the gods, are decorated with five-color blue, yellow, red, white, and black jades representing the five elements. The same five-colored jade can only be seen at Ise Jingu Shrine and Kago Shrine.

2026 Global 50 - Hot Springs Attractions

Kinosaki Onsen

Kinosaki Onsen is a hot spring town with a history of approx. 1,300 years. The hot spring street stretches along both banks of the Otani River, lined with willow trees and rows of wooden ryokans, where visitors in yukata and geta sandals stroll about, creating the town's iconic streetscape. The town features seven public hot spring bathhouses, collectively known as "sotoyu," each with its own unique style. The traditional ryokans, shops, and restaurants along the hot spring street each have their own charm, and the area is famous for local specialties such as snow crab. Strolling through the town, you can admire the elegant Japanese architecture and the stone bridges spanning the river. Take the Kinosaki cable car to reach the top of Mount Daishi, where an observation deck offers panoramic views of the hot spring town and the Japanese coastline. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom along the river, and in fall, the mountains are covered in fall foliage, each season offering its own unique charm.

Nariaiji Temple

Chengxiangji Temple was established in 704. It is the 28th pilgrimage site of the 33 tours in the Western Kingdom, and it is known as the "Wuwan Temple". The deity enshrined in the temple is the Holy Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva "Beautiful Avalokitesvara", and it is said that praying here can make both body and mind more beautiful. There are also landscapes such as "no bells", "no pots", and "frontal dragons" that are frontal when viewed from left and right. Cherry blossoms in spring and red leaves in autumn are also beautiful scenery of Chengshoji Temple.

Yuhigaura Beach

Kotohikihama Beach