This year's Silver Week, we came to Tango Peninsula with our friends. We visited Ine Funaya, Amanohashidate, Yura Onsen, and Maizuru Port for just one night, but let's make the most of it! After leaving Ine Funaya, we headed straight to Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three scenic views. We decided to climb from the "Hiryukan" side, which has many attractions such as Chion-ji Temple and Kaisen Bridge. We parked near Amanohashidate View Land Station and paid 800 yen per person for the lift or gondola ride to the mountaintop. We took the lift without waiting and arrived to a breathtaking panoramic view of Amanohashidate! It was so beautiful on this sunny day. We did the obligatory "matanozoki" and walked around the park, but it was hot and we needed a break. So we took refuge at Amanohashidate View Land Restaurant. Through the window, we enjoyed the view of Amanohashidate while ordering: - Non-alcoholic beer... 400 yen each - Grilled fish cake... 200 yen each This region's specialty "grilled fish cake" was delicious, with a crunchy texture like a chewy version of dried fish tempura. The restaurant had great views, but the passing rides were a bit distracting. Surprisingly, the prices were reasonable for a mountaintop restaurant. It was a nice break, thank you for the meal!

We took a lift up to the viewing spot at Amanohashidate View Land to see the famous Amanohashidate. It truly is a magnificent view, one of Japan's Three Scenic Views. Since it was already past 2 PM and we didn't want to spoil our dinner at the ryokan later, we decided to have a light lunch. I had the mini cold udon for 300 yen, while my wife had the mini clam rice bowl for the same price. The portions were indeed very small, just enough to fill our stomachs with instant food. It wasn't a meal to savor, but that's what you can expect at a tourist restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

On a regular day, no waiting, visited at 15:04, seated, dishes arrived, almost full at 15:30 when leaving. There is an amusement park near Amanohashidate Station, and the peeping through legs is famous there. It's a restaurant in the amusement park. - Ice Cafe au Lait: A cafe au lait with plenty of milk. Even those who don't like bitter flavors may enjoy it. - Soft Serve Ice Cream: Purchased from an outdoor stall. It melted completely in about 30 seconds on a nearby bench. LOL

I visited Amanohashidate View Land, located a 6-minute lift ride from Maizuru Port in Kyoto Prefecture and Amanohashidate. There are stunning views overlooking Amanohashidate, with many photo spots available. There is a cafe on the top where the Amanohashidate pudding is famous, but this time I ordered a cafe latte. There is a cozy seating area where you can relax. There are also shooting games and other activities, but the best part is definitely the breathtaking views. Thank you for the meal!

On this day, I visited Amanohashidate for the first time in my life. I got off at Amanohashidate Station on the Kyoto Tango Railway, walked along the Miyazu Yuhito Line, crossed a level crossing, and took a lift to Amanohashidate View Land. Amanohashidate is one of Japan's Three Views, along with Matsushima and Miyajima, and I visited for the first time. I enjoyed the scenery, including the famous "bridge to heaven," while also taking a ride on a cycle car and a Ferris wheel to enjoy different views of Amanohashidate. Afterwards, I went to the "Observation Restaurant" where you can enjoy a delicious meal while overlooking Amanohashidate. I had an iced coffee for 400 yen including tax on the terrace with a view of Amanohashidate, taking a break. Suddenly, heavy rain poured down, so I had to take the monorail down instead of the lift on the way back.

In December 2022, I took a high-speed bus from Kyoto to Amanohashidate because it was cheaper than the train, but the train schedule was late, so I arrived after 12:30 pm by limited express. I went to Viewland, where the weather was drizzling. There was a cable car and a lift, but the cable car had a waiting time for departure. The staff wiped the seat for the lift and I managed to catch a glimpse of the view. After that, it became cloudy. For lunch, I went to a self-service style restaurant where I ordered clam katsu-don and non-alcoholic beer at the counter. I thought about renting a bicycle, but the rain was too heavy, so I decided against it. For dessert, there were no dumplings, only shiratama dango and grilled fish cake with rice, which turned out to be a good choice for a balanced meal. The rice had cabbage in it, which was very satisfying. The rain got worse and Amanohashidate became hard to see, but by the time I left, it was slightly visible from the spiral observation point. I wanted to try Amanohashidate pudding, but I had to leave because the cable car was waiting for me.

Arrived at Amanohashidate in Tango Peninsula for my trip to Kyoto in November 2022. First, took the ropeway to the mountaintop and even tried the "Bent over and peek through your legs" view. Recharged at the mountaintop restaurant with some sweets. Japanese-style Shiratama Float - 400 yen Warabi Mochi - 300 yen Coffee - Price not mentioned The Warabi Mochi was soft and delicious, and the portion was generous. The Shiratama Float had a safe and good taste. It's very affordable, so I recommend it. Of course, you can also have a meal there.

I chose the seafood bowl at the restaurant located at the observation deck of Amanohashidate. It was delicious, even though it may seem rude to say that a seafood bowl eaten at such a high place was very tasty. The drinks were average.

We parked our car at the bottom and took a lift up to an observation deck overlooking Amanohashidate, where there is a small amusement park and restaurant. The restaurant mainly served udon, curry, and rice bowls. We sat on the terrace with our dog, even though it was a bit hot. I ordered the "clam rice bowl" for 750 yen. The flavor was just right, not too strong. The rice and clams were plentiful and satisfying. The "clam udon (cold)" for 650 yen was also delicious. The service was slow, but considering it's a tourist spot, the food was good and reasonably priced.

Still at a time when there is a faint light remaining in the sky, a man visits his familiar BAR. After the umpteenth state of emergency is lifted, the man visits the bar after a long time, and even the usually quiet master greeted him with a smile. Half of the 10 seats in the bar were already filled. Normally, the bar opens at 8:00 PM, but due to the request from the authorities to close at 8:00 PM, they opened earlier. The seats away from the man were occupied by elderly men, which was rare for this bar, and a young man who was playing with his smartphone while smoking an electronic cigarette. Two women sat at the counter, leaving one seat between them, and the man thought of the saying, "Speeches and skirts are better when short." He ordered a gin and tonic, and as he drank the drink that was promptly served, he lamented the dim lighting of the bar. Around the time he had finished half of his second Scotch, he overheard the conversation between the women. "A dangerous customer came last time," one of them said. The man couldn't tell their age, but he could sense that they were in the business of dealing with drunk customers. The other woman responded, "I know a really dangerous customer too." The man imagined some sort of violent incident involving apartment residents based on the flow of the conversation. However, the woman continued, "He was really fond of a canary, but it turns out the room was supposed to be pet-free." The man's expectations were shattered, and a certain premonition made him shudder. "And then, he sold the canary," the woman continued. The man pretended not to hear anything and sipped his drink. The woman laughed at her own story, and the other woman looked surprised. The man no longer regretted the dim lighting of the bar. He had decided to embark on a journey of voyeurism. ~~~~~~~~~~~ So, that's the story. (*￣ー￣) I arrived at Amanohashidate Viewland, a highland with various voyeur spots. The entrance reception is located about 5 minutes from Amanohashidate Station on the Tango Railway. You can't climb up on foot or by car, so you need to take a lift or monorail to and from Viewland. I bought a ticket for 850 yen, including the entrance fee, and took the lift. The monorail might be better for climbing as it is inclined. There is also a ferris wheel on the upper level, but it is currently suspended due to COVID-19 measures. Well, there are many good viewing spots even if you walk normally. After a full circle, I headed to the observation restaurant. They have a variety of local dishes, including curry, udon, and local ingredients. - Lunch of Monju: 1,500 yen It seems to be COVID-19 compliant, as the tableware is disposable. The set meal includes clam skewers, turban shell pot-grilled, and grilled sardine with stuffed fish paste. The clam skewers had a light sauce on them. The crispy coating and sauce flavor dominated, with the clams being slightly overshadowed. The turban shell was skewered with a toothpick, making it easy to remove the liver. The balance of the firm flesh and the bitter liver is good. The sardine with stuffed fish paste was of a normal quality. The wakame seaweed soup had a strong dashi flavor and was delicious. Although each dish had its pros and cons, the composition of local dishes was pleasing. I visited as part of a business trip to Kyoto and Fukuchiyama. The expenses this time were around 8,000 yen outside of accommodation, which was convenient. Transport costs.

This is a dining place at the top of Mt. Munakata, at Amanohashidate View Land. There is a cute amusement park, an observation deck using the Jet Coaster track, and even a place to rest after enjoying activities like peeping through binoculars and playing tile throwing (not actually throwing; just for fun). The view is great, and there are terrace seats where you can relax. The menu includes snacks and drinks with local flavors, which is interesting. The clam skewers are a bit unusual but maybe a local specialty. They are just the right size for a snack, and the sauce flavor is nice. Thank you for the meal!

At Amanohashidate Viewland, you can choose to go up and down using either the ropeway or the lift. After enjoying the breathtaking view, we decided to try the Amanohashidate pudding that we had been curious about since the previous day. This pudding is sold in various places around Amanohashidate. At first, I thought it was really rich, but as I kept eating, I realized it was surprisingly light and delicious, with a subtle flavor. It was a tasty treat.

Traveling with my beloved dog Hachi, we visited Amanohashidate in Kyoto, Fukui, and Kyotango. This was my second time visiting Amanohashidate, but it seems like I came from the opposite side last time. Despite the scorching heat, I managed to reach the top while keeping my dog cool with cold water to prevent heatstroke. Feeling hungry, I wanted to have soba at the observation restaurant here, but it was sold out, so I settled for clam curry rice. The dish was not perfect, with the batter being a bit disappointing, but the curry sauce was decent. Ossu ossu!

The day before yesterday, I went to Amanohashidate and had a clam bowl for 750 yen at the observation restaurant in Amanohashidate View Land. The view was amazing! The clam bowl is a local specialty, but it was just okay as it felt like it was heated in the microwave. It was so hot, around 37 degrees Celsius! The line for the lift was so long, and there were mostly foreigners.

In January 2019, I departed from Osaka Station at 9:10 AM and took the limited express Kounotori to transfer to the limited express Hashidate, arriving at Amanohashidate Station just before 11:30 AM. First, I had lunch at "Hashidate Kujikara Ramen" and then headed to Amanohashidate View Land. I took the lift to the mountaintop and enjoyed the view of Amanohashidate. Afterwards, I purchased the Miyazu specialty "black chikuwa" at the observation restaurant (200 yen per piece). I also shared some "asari no kushikatsu" which we enjoyed outside the shop. It was my first time trying asari no kushikatsu, and the combination of asari and sauce was surprisingly delicious. The black chikuwa had a firm and tasty texture. The view of Amanohashidate peeking through the chikuwa was also photogenic. Thank you for the delicious meal!

On the first day of my trip on January 19, 2019, I departed from Osaka at 9:10 and arrived at Amanohashidate Station at 11:30 after transferring on an express train. First, I had lunch at "Kujikara Ramen" right by the station since I knew I would be having a luxurious crab course for dinner. So, for lunch, I just had a light bowl of ramen. After crossing the railroad crossing of the Kyoto Tango Railway, I took the lift at Amanohashidate View Land and arrived at "Umbrella Pine Park" for the first time in 5 years. The weather was cloudy, but the view of "Amanohashidate" from the high ground was still breathtaking! Located in northern Kyoto Prefecture, overlooking the Miyazu Bay of the Sea of Japan, "Amanohashidate" is considered one of the special scenic spots along with Matsushima in Mutsu and Miyajima in Aki, known as the Three Views of Japan. It is a unique landform with a width of about 20-170m and a total length of about 3.6km, formed by a sandbar with approximately 8,000 pine trees of various sizes growing on it. Its shape resembles a bridge reaching up to the heavens, hence the name "Amanohashidate". I tried to do the "Matanozoki" from the observation deck, but it was occupied by Southeast Asian tourists, so I decided to stop by the "Observation Restaurant" first. I ordered the following items from the takeout corner, all including tax: - Asari clam skewers (3 pieces) for 300 yen - Miyazu specialty "Black Chikuwa" for 200 yen I could have eaten them at a table inside the restaurant, but since it was a special occasion, my friend and I decided to go outside and share them while overlooking Amanohashidate (^o^)／ The restaurant's original "Asari clam skewers" were 3 pieces of steamed peeled clams skewered on bamboo sticks, coated with flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs, then deep-fried until crispy. They were served on a bed of chopped cabbage with a sweet special sauce drizzled on top, and they were absolutely delicious! The Miyazu specialty "Black Chikuwa" is made using a lot of mashed fish with a dark color from fish like sardines and horse mackerel caught near Miyazu Bay, hence the name "Black Chikuwa". The freshly grilled ones were crispy on the outside and juicy inside, packed with the umami flavor of the fish. Once the Chinese tourists left, we rushed to the "Matanozoki" platform. When you do the "Matanozoki" at Amanohashidate, the sky and the sea appear inverted, as if the sea is the sky and the sky is the sea, making it look like a dragon is dancing up to the sky. This view, also known as "Flying Dragon View," is a popular spot, but surprisingly, none of the Chinese tourists knew about it or tried it. On the way back, we took the lift down and then it was time for a coffee break. Enjoy your meal! (●^o^●)

I chose the clam katsu skewers because they are packed with the umami flavor of clams. Although I didn't particularly love clams (so why did I order it, right? haha), I ended up regretting it a bit. The sauce on the skewers had a taste similar to hashed beef rice, but it had a frozen quality to it that didn't quite match well with the clam katsu. I would give it a rating of 2.5 stars. For those who love clams, it might be delicious. However, there are many other restaurants around Amanohashidate View Land, so it would be wise to research them as well. The service was average, the atmosphere was also average, and the value for money was the same. I didn't order any drinks, so I can't comment on that.

I had clam rice bowl and clam udon, it was delicious! The total price for both dishes was 1000 yen and I even got change back. I was surprised by the reasonable price! I want to go again.

While looking at Amanohashidate, I enjoyed a delicious meal of clam sauce katsudon, hayashi rice, and kitsune udon.