Start from Kyoto Station! A two-day, one-night trip to the northern Kyoto area and the Tango Peninsula
Kyotango is located in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture and is known as a treasure trove of rich nature. In this article, we will take the Tango Kairiku Kotsu Tankai Expressway Bus (Kyoto Line) to Amanohashidate, one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Spots, and introduce recommended sightseeing spot...
2 days/1 night
A two-day trip to the northern Kyoto area
There are many beautiful landscapes in Japan, but one of them is Amanohashidate in Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture.
Approximately 6,700 pine trees grow on the 3.6 km long sandbar, and the formation has been created by nature over thousands of years.
As it looks like a dragon is rising to the heavens, it is a popular spot both in Japan and overseas and is considered one of the Three Most Scenic Spots of Japan .
There are many ways to enjoy Amanohashidate, such as looking at it from an observation deck, walking across it, renting a bicycle, or crossing it by boat.
This time, let's depart from Kyoto Station and go on a two-day, one-night trip around the Amanohashidate and Kyotango area!
Take the Tankai Expressway Bus (Kyoto Line) at JR Kyoto Station Central Exit C2 bus stop and get off at the "Amanohashidate Station" stop.
If you want to travel leisurely without having to transfer, we recommend the express bus!
Take the JR Limited Express "Kinosaki", "Maizuru" or "Hashidate" and get off at Kyoto Tango Railway "Amanohashidate" station. If you want to enjoy the scenery, we recommend traveling by train!
Along the way, there are many souvenir shops and restaurants.
Have lunch around Amanohashidate, rent a car and get going!
Click here for information about the Ine Bay sightseeing boat tour
Once you've enjoyed Ine, the next step is to drive around the Tango Peninsula.
It is a popular tourist destination, characterized by its beautiful coastline and rich nature. You can also enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming, fishing, and hiking. There is also the beautiful "Tateiwa" rock, a large rock jutting out into the sea, which is combined with the beautiful seascape,
There is Kotobiki Beach, famous for its singing sand!
If you have time, you can experience making candles, aquariums, and accessories using shells and sand at Kotobikihama Nakisuna Cultural Center! Advance reservations are required, so please call us in advance if you are interested! (0772-72-5511)
※Kyogasaki Cape
After enjoying the drive, head to your accommodation!
Kyotango Longevity Lunch NAGI (Western) 3,850 yen
Sea bream carpaccio / Tomato and avocado pinchos / Vegetable quiche / Marinated octopus / Stick salad / Prosciutto canapés / Grilled Spanish mackerel with herbs / Soy milk soup / Bread / Seasonal dessert
*Ingredients and menu contents may change depending on the season.
"Kyotango Choju Shokado Bento HIYORI (Japanese)" 3,850 yen
Seasonal appetizer / Sashimi of seasonal fish / Grilled Spanish mackerel with saikyo sauce / Mountain vegetable tempura / Vinegared octopus and wakame / Odamaki / Kumiage tofu / Tomewan / Tango bara sushi / Seasonal dessert
*Ingredients and menu contents may change depending on the season.
Walking in nature on forest trails
You can enjoy the nature of Kyotango, which is certified as a Global Geopark, within the park.
Fruit picking experience
Fruits you pick yourself are especially delicious!
Bara-sushi topping experience
You can also try topping your sushi on "Tango no Bara Sushi," a Kyotango specialty! (Advance reservations required)
For inquiries and reservations regarding the experience, please contact 0772-65-4567 (Tango Kingdom Brewery Co., Ltd.)
Seasonal vegetable harvesting experience
At the "Harvesting Experience Farm" located immediately inside the park, you can experience harvesting onions in the spring, Manganji peppers and blueberries in the summer,
You can experience harvesting all year round, with sweet potatoes in the fall and mandarin oranges in the winter.
No reservations or items required, so please feel free to apply at the information desk in front of the main gate.
Return the rental car when you arrive
The boarding point is Amanohashidate Hotel, a one-minute walk from the station.
From Kyoto Tango Railway "Amanohashidate" station, board the JR Limited Express "Kinosaki", "Maizuru", or "Hashidate".
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There are many other attractive spots in the northern Kyoto area! Please come and visit us!
Spots introduced in this model course
Roadside Station Tango Kingdom "Food Kingdom" is a facility where you can enjoy yourself all day long, including a restaurant that uses plenty of ingredients from Tango, a zoo, accommodation, seasonal vegetable and fruit harvesting experiences, and forest walks. Please enjoy a relaxing time in the magnificent grounds!
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