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Amanohashidate is a sandbar on the Miyazu Bay in the Kyoto Prefecture. Amanohashidate means “bridge in heaven” because the people believed the sandbar resembled a bridge connecting heaven and earth. The town is ranked as the number three most scenic place in Japan with attractions able to be explored on foot or bicycle. Some of the favorite attractions on the sandbar include a few temples, a Kono shrine, observation decks, and a small amusement park. Visitors can access the sandbar via train or highway bus. No personal vehicles can be driven to Amanohashidate.

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