" 2018 Latest" Kyoto · Kyotango Sightseeing Recommended Gourmet · Leisure Spot Ranking BEST 5

Kyoto is a world-famous tourist city both in Japan and overseas. It is an ancient city dotted with famous tourist attractions, and is visited by many tourists every year. However, although the city of Kyoto is often noticed, the outside of Kyoto is not touched much. In fact, there are many attractive lands outside Kyoto. This time, you can enjoy a scenic trip around the coastline at the northernmost point of Kyoto, " Kyotango Let's pay attention to "City". There are many attractive sightseeing spots such as "Food Miyako" in Tango Kingdom, which is one of the largest stay-type roadside stations in western Japan, and "Kyoto in the Sea" facing the Sea of Japan! Such Kyotango We will introduce the highlights that you can enjoy more in a ranking format!


1. Beautiful beach "Kotobikihama" representing Kyoto in the sea

Kotobikihama is a beach that has a reputation for being "beautiful that you can't think of as the Japanese sea." Exactly Kyotango There is a charm that represents the sea of. The landscape formed by white sand and lush black pine can be compared to "white sand and blue pine." And after all, the white beach sand called "singing sand" is characteristic. The name "Singing Sand" is derived from the fact that when you walk with your feet, you will hear a "squeaking" sound due to the friction of the sand grains. Kotobiki beach is proof that it is a beautiful sea because the sand does not ring on the dirty beach. Maintenance and cleaning activities by local volunteers keep this Kotobiki beach beautiful. In addition, there is "Kotohikihama Narusago Cultural Center" near the sea. A cultural center with the theme of singing sand, opened in 2002. It is a facility where you can think about and learn about the relationship between nature and people and the conservation of the marine environment by the Kotobiki Beach Singing Sand Conservation Society. Actually, there is an open-air bath called "Kotobiki Onsen" here. It is popular with tourists as a little-known spot ♪ In addition to hot springs, Kotobikihama has many hidden spots such as fishing spots and green corridors. In the winter season, you can enjoy delicious crabs and the production of Tango crepe is thriving, so there are many local gourmet foods that you definitely want to eat!


2. "Amanohashidate Viewland" overlooking the special scenic spot "Amanohashidate", one of the three most scenic spots in Japan

"Amanohashidate" in Miyazu Bay of the Sea of Japan is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. As one of the most scenic spots in Japan, it has become the subject of Hyakunin Isshu and is very famous. The view from the observatory overlooking Amanohashidate is very sunny and moving. The best spot to overlook Amanohashidate is "Amanohashidate Viewland"! Amanohashidate seen from Viewland is said to "look like a dragon ascending to heaven" and is likened to "Hiryukan". The scenery you can see while riding the lift or monorail is breathtaking. In addition, this view land is also a place that can be enjoyed as a mountain amusement park, and there are various attractions and a Ferris wheel. There are a wide variety of attractions in the park, including wooden decks, kids' corners, merry-go-rounds, go-karts, archeries, and cyclecars. It's a place where adults and children can play, so it's a recommended sightseeing spot for families! Cafes and observatory restaurants are also highlights ♪


3. "Sunset Gaura Onsenkyo", a famous place for sunsets, which was selected as one of the 100 best sunsets in Japan

"Sunset Gaura Beach" and "Hamazume Beach", which are famous as one of the longest beaches in the Sanin region, are beaches where you can see the beautiful sunset. Many people visit throughout the year to enjoy the scenery of each season of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Because it is a shallow sea, it is a point that small children can enjoy snorkeling as well as swimming in the sea. And adjacent to these two coasts, Kyotango The hot spring town of Amino-cho is called "Sunsetgaura Onsenkyo". There is an open-air bath with a spectacular view of the ocean, and you can quietly see the setting sun, which was selected as one of the 100 best sunsets in Japan, while soaking in the hot springs. There are many hot spring inns that are popular not only with couples and families but also with couples, and in the winter season you can eat the famous crab dishes. By the way, Yuigaura Onsen is called "Bijin no Yu". The weakly alkaline hot water is moist and gentle on the skin, and is characterized by a soft spring quality. It makes your skin smooth, so it is gaining popularity mainly among women.


4. "Tango Matsushima", 200 selections of nature in Kyoto with many legends and famous places

"Tango Matsushima" was named because it resembles "Matsushima", one of Japan's three most scenic spots in Sendai. The basalt islands and green pine trees that float in the blue sea are as beautiful as the original scenery of Japan surrounded by the sea. Tango Matsushima can be seen in the direction of Majin from Kyogamisaki on the Tango Peninsula. Hei Beach around here is crowded with many swimmers in the summer because you can enjoy the beautiful sea and scenery. For those who want to see the entire Tango Matsushima, "Inugasakienchi" is recommended as a view spot. You can't help but take a picture of a picturesque landscape, regardless of whether it's daytime or evening. Why don't you visit "Tango Matsushima Parking Lot"?

Kumihama Bay, which faces the Sea of Japan at the northwestern tip of Kyoto Prefecture, has been certified as a Global Geopark as a "San'in Kaigan Geopark", and the terrain created by nature is a must-see. It features the lagoon "Shotenkyo" separated from the Sea of Japan by sandbars and the sandy area "Tango Sand Dunes" from Minatomiya in Kumihama-cho to Hamazume in Amino-cho to the east. It belongs to Saninkaigan National Park, and aquaculture of oysters, yellowtail, shrimp, etc. is carried out. Beaches such as "Shotenkyo Beach", which was selected as one of the 88 beaches nationwide, become popular in the summer and become lively. "Takashima Beach" also has an auto campsite, so it's a great spot for those who want to camp!


5. Funaya and the legendary longevity town of "Ine-cho, Yoza-gun, Kyoto Prefecture"

Ine Town, Yoza District, Kyoto Prefecture, is a Funaya that has been selected as an Important Preservation District for Traditional Buildings. It is a well-known tourist attraction both domestically and internationally, and is visited by nearly 300,000 tourists annually. In the past, it was also used as a location for the NHK TV series "Eenyobo" and the movie "Tsuribaka Nisshi". The highlight is the private houses lined up along Ine Bay. It is a traditional building unique to the area, with a dwelling above the ship's storage. In addition, at Funaya no Sato, a roadside station that overlooks Ineura in Ine Town, there are restaurants where you can enjoy local gourmet food such as seafood, souvenir shops, and a rental cycle! There are many attractions such as eating ice cream of red rice sake lees, which is rare at Mukai Brewery, seeing the exhibition of vehicles stored in the sacred place of the railway, Kaetsu SL Square, and enjoying a sea trip on a sightseeing boat around Ine Bay. You can enjoy it. Let's take a walk in Ine Town with the "Walkin'Map" published by the Ine Town Tourism Association!


Summary of recommended sightseeing, gourmet, and leisure spots around Kyoto and Kyotango

What did you think. Many charms that Kyoto city does not have, " Kyotango I hope you felt it in the city. In addition to the contents introduced this time, the trip of the sightseeing train of Kyoto Tango Railway is also a noteworthy point. Gracefully while eating French food Kyotango "Tango Kuromatsu", a dining train that travels around the world, "Tango Akamatsu", where you can enjoy the scenic scenery between Amanohashidate and Nishi-Maizuru from the open interior, and "Tango Ao", which you can easily ride without prior reservation. Matsu-go ". These three are very popular with travelers Kyotango It is an indispensable point for your trip. in this way, Kyotango The city has hidden charms that cannot be fully written. Let's leave Kyoto city and travel to Kyoto by sea! Above, Kyoto Kyotango It was the BEST 5 sightseeing recommended gourmet / leisure spot ranking!


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