Amanohashidate Day Trip｜Japanese Set Meal｜Osaka/Kyoto Dep.

One of Japan's three most important temples dedicated to Monju Bosatsu (the Bodhisattva of wisdom), Chion-ji Temple has long been a sacred site. While the construction date of the main hall is unknown, its Tahoto Pagoda dates back to the Muromachi period and is a designated National Important Cultural Property. Step into this serene and mystical ground to feel the history and find a moment of spiritual peace.

Enjoy a peaceful journey on the calm inner sea, protected by the natural barrier of the Amanohashidate sandbar. This 12-minute cruise connects the Monju and Fuchu areas of the bay. From the boat, you can admire the beautiful pine-covered sandbar and participate in the popular activity of feeding the seabirds that fly alongside the vessel.

Your ticket is valid for both the cable car and the chairlift, giving you a choice of how to ascend to Kasamatsu Park. The cable car takes about 4 minutes, while the open-air chairlift takes about 6 minutes, both offering a relaxing ride up the mountain.

When visiting Amanohashidate, one of the "Three Views of Japan," a trip to the Kasamatsu Park observatory is a must! It is famous as the birthplace of "matanozoki"—the tradition of bending over and viewing the sandbar upside down through your legs. From this perspective, Amanohashidate is said to look like a bridge floating between Heaven and Earth.

Famous for its unspoiled, traditional Japanese landscape, Miyama's "Kayabuki no Sato" (Village of Thatched Roofs) was designated a National Preservation District in 1993. This small village is home to numerous well-preserved "kayabuki" farmhouses, especially in the "Kita" hamlet, offering a glimpse into a timeless, authentic version of rural Japan.