Start from Kyoto Station! A two-day, one-night trip to the northern Kyoto area and the Tango Peninsula

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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...

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Tango Kingdom "Shoku-no-Miyako"

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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2 days/1 night

Transportation

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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!

Day 1

Kyoto Station

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It takes about 2 hours by express bus.
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!

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It takes about two hours by train.
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!

What's the best way to get from Kyoto Station to Kyotango? A thorough comparison of travel times and prices!

Kyoto

Miyazu / Kyotango

Amanohashidate Station

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After about a 10-minute walk, you will see the pine trees of Amanohashidate.
Along the way, there are many souvenir shops and restaurants.

Amanohashidate

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Have lunch around Amanohashidate, rent a car and get going!

Ine Bay Tour Boat

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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.

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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)

Tateiwa & Nochigahama Beach

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※Kyogasaki Cape

After enjoying the drive, head to your accommodation!

Hotel Tango Kingdom

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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.

Day 2

Roadside Station Tango Kingdom "Shoku-no-Miyako"

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Walking in nature on forest trails

You can enjoy the nature of Kyotango, which is certified as a Global Geopark, within the park.

Forest Walking Trail

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Fruit picking experience

Fruits you pick yourself are especially delicious!

Tango Kingdom Fruit Garden

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Japanese version site is here

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

Harvesting experience farm

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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.

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After enjoying Tango Kingdom, the "Food Kingdom," head to Amanohashidate Station.
Return the rental car when you arrive

Amanohashidate Station

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It takes about 2 hours by Tankai Expressway Bus (Kyoto Line).
The boarding point is Amanohashidate Hotel, a one-minute walk from the station.

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It takes about two hours by train.
From Kyoto Tango Railway "Amanohashidate" station, board the JR Limited Express "Kinosaki", "Maizuru", or "Hashidate".

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What did you think of the course from Amanohashidate to Kyotango?

There are many other attractive spots in the northern Kyoto area! Please come and visit us!

Spots introduced in this model course

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