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We would also like to introduce nearby attractions and recommended spots, so please refer to them during your stay.

Miyazu Amanohashidate, also known as "Kyoto by the Sea", is a beautiful traditional Japanese town where nature and history coexist. Why not use Sakara Miyazu as your base and see one of the unique Three Best Views of Japan, as well as hidden local spots. Feel the atmosphere of the four seasons.

This page introduces unique attractions of the local area, such as tourist spots and gourmet information unique to "Kyoto by the Sea". Please use it as a reference for planning your trip.

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Tourist Spot

Takinoue Yumigakan Observatory

Amanohashidate at “Takigami Mayugakan” is viewed from theTakigami Mountain Observatory in the west of the Miyazu city area, and you can enjoy the view of Amanohashidate in the shape of a bow interwoven by the Daitenbashi Bridge and the Little Amanohashi Bridge, and you can also see Miyazu Bay. It takes about 20 minutes to hike to the observatory. (There are steep climbs, but try climbing on a sunny day from spring to fall while slowly searching for foxes and trees.

Tourist Spot

Amanohashidate Beach

A beach on the Monju side of Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most scenic spots. A long, narrow coastline with a pine forest in the background. It is famous for its wavy, crescent-shaped sand dunes. It has blue seas and skies, and beautiful white sand beaches, and is crowded with families and young groups. It is a popular beach close to Tango Railway Amanohashidate Station. Highly transparent waters and clean sandy beaches are characteristic.

Museum

Catholic Miyazu Church St. John's Cathedral

This cathedral was dispatched from the Paris Foreign Missionary Church Missionary work was underway in the Tango region Designed by Father Louis Lurave, constructed by local craftsmen, It was built in Meiji 29 (1896). As a church where mass is still being offered today, It is the oldest wooden Catholic cathedral in Japan.

Tourist Spot

Ine Funaya

Ine's funaya is a traditional building unique to this district, and is a traditional building unique to this district, and is a traditional building unique to this district, with a ship storage room on the first floor and a residence on the upper floor. Over 300,000 tourists visit the town with a population of about 2,000 people a year due to this landscape.

Temple

Motoiseko-jinja Shrine

Kago-jinja Shrine is the hometown of Mr. Oise and is said to be the original shrine of Ise-jingu Shrine, and is called “Motoiseko-jinja Shrine.” Hikohi Akimei is the main god, and Toyouke Omikami, Amaterasu Omikami, Kaijin, and Tensui are enshrined in the Aiden. It became Ichinomiya in Tango Province during the Nara period, and became Meishin Taisha during the “Engishiki” period in the Heian period. Kago-jinja Shrine is the only large shrine in Sanin-do, and it has the highest status and history.

Tourist Spot

Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most scenic spots

"“Amanohashidate,” located in Miyazu Bay on the Sea of Japan in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture, is one of Japan's three most scenic spots, along with “Matsushima” in Mutsu and “Miyajima” in Aki. It is a rare terrain where about 6,700 pine trees grow on a sandbar with a width of about 20 to 170 meters and a total length of about 3.6 km, and it is a mysterious shape created by nature over thousands of years."

Distance:
35 minutes on foot, 20 minutes by bicycle, 15 minutes by car

FAQ

Q1: What are the check-in and check-out times?

A: Check-in is from 3 p.m. and check-out is by 10 a.m. If you would like to check in earlier or check out later, please contact us in advance (additional fees may apply).

Q2: Is free Wi-Fi available?

A: Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and common areas. The password will be provided upon check-in.

Q3: Is there a parking lot?

Miyazu City: Yes, we have free parking at the Sakara Kyoto Miyazu and Miyazu Machiya locations. However, as space is limited, we ask that customers who wish to use the parking lot make a reservation in advance (details will be sent to you).

Kyoto City: No, for Sakara Kyoto Inn and Sakara Gion Machiya, we do not have a parking lot, but you can easily use nearby paid parking areas.

Q4: Are there restaurants or room service available on-site?

A: No, we do not offer meals. However, there are many local restaurants within walking distance of Sakara Kyoto. You can check them out on the guide map. Each room is also equipped with a kitchenette, so you can enjoy cooking for yourself.

Q5: Can I bring pets?

A: No, we are sorry, but we do not allow guests to bring pets.

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