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See dates on ViatorMotoise Kono Shrine: hours, parking and getting there
Motoise Kono Shrine
Photo: Google Maps- Type
- Shinto shrine
- Address
- 430 Ogaki, Miyazu, Kyoto 629-2242
- Area
- Fuchu and Ichinomiya (north end)
- Google rating
- 4.4 (5,140 reviews) on Google Maps, checked October 2026
- On the map
- Open in Google Maps
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00–17:00 |
A shrine called the origin of Ise
Kono Shrine’s other name, Motoise, literally means “Origin of Ise”4, Japan-guide.com explains. The shrine has a strong connection to Ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture2.
In the Nara period, Kono Shrine became the highest-ranking Shinto shrine in Tango Province1. Amanohashidate itself is a sandbar in Miyazu Bay in northern Kyoto Prefecture, and the shrine sits near its northern end, with the Buddhist temple Chion-ji at the southern end5.
Before you leave, look at the railing in front of the main hall. The five coloured suedama on it are a Shinto motif that only two shrines in Japan may use2: Ise Shrine and Kono Shrine.
Opening hours and parking
The shrine’s hours depend on who you ask, so plan around the shortest window. These are the times each listing gives:
- Kyoto by the Sea: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.3
- Japan-guide.com: 7:30 to 17:00, closing at 16:30 in December and January3
- Google Maps: Mon–Sun 08:00–17:006 (checked October 2026)
The shrine car park has space for 150 cars2. The official tourism site and Kyoto by the Sea give different fees, so the table shows the range, alongside the fare up to nearby Kasamatsu Park.
Parking and the nearby cable car
| Cost | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Shrine car park | ¥500–700 | – |
| Kasamatsu Park cable car or lift, return | ¥800 | ¥400 |
amanohashidate.jp (official); kyototourism.org (official); Tankai (operator)
How do you get to Kono Shrine from Amanohashidate Station?
Take the bus to the Jinja Mae stop (25 minutes), or the sightseeing boat and a short walk (about 20 minutes2). The shrine is 3.07 km2 from the station.
| Route | Time | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus from Amanohashidate Station | 25 minutes | Get off at Jinja Mae | amanohashidate.jp (official) |
| Sightseeing boat from Amanohashidate Boat Dock | About 20 minutes | 12-minute ride, then an 8-minute walk | amanohashidate.jp (official) |
| Walk across the sandbar | About 50 minutes one way | Then about a 5-minute walk from the north side | amanohashidate.jp (official); kyototourism.org (official) |
| Cycle across the sandbar | About 20 minutes | Then about a 5-minute walk from the north side | amanohashidate.jp (official); kyototourism.org (official) |
| Car from Yoza Amanohashidate IC | 15 minutes | Shrine car park for 150 cars | amanohashidate.jp (official) |
amanohashidate.jp (official); kyototourism.org (official)
Walking or cycling is the scenic choice. The sandbar is roughly 3.6 km long and lined with about 8,000 pine trees7. The shrine is about a 5-minute walk3 from its north side.
By car, the shrine is 15 minutes from Yoza Amanohashidate IC2.
Manai Shrine and other sights nearby
Manai Shrine is the Okumiya (rear shrine) of Kono Shrine, a 7-minute walk8 away. It’s worth the short detour:
- the Iwakura, an ancient rock thought to be the dwelling place of a god8
- its pure sacred water, Ame no Manai no Mizu8
- no separate car park: drivers are asked to use Kono Shrine’s parking lot8
Kasamatsu Park is the closest viewpoint. The station for the Kasamatsu Park cable car is near the shrine grounds1, and you board the cable car or chairlift at Fuchu Station9.
| Sight | Distance from the shrine | What it is | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasamatsu Park | 0.47 km | Viewpoint 130 m above sea level, by cable car or chairlift | amanohashidate.jp (official); Tankai (operator) |
| Nariaiji Temple | 1.65 km | Temple halfway up Mt. Nariai, overlooking Amanohashidate | amanohashidate.jp (official) |
| Amanohashidate Winery | 1.91 km | Tango wine from grapes grown in its own vineyard | amanohashidate.jp (official); kyototourism.org (official) |
amanohashidate.jp (official); Tankai (operator); kyototourism.org (official)
If you’re crossing the sandbar from the south, you’ll pass Chion-ji at the southern end first.
Tours that stop at the shrine
These tours list Motoise Kono Shrine on their itineraries: a guided e-bike ride around the sandbar, and a private day tour from Kyoto or Osaka. Check each tour’s page for what the price covers.
10 hoursPickup includedFree cancellation
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From Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Day Tour
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See dates on GetYourGuideAdding Miyazu to your day
Amanohashidate is in Monju, Miyazu City7, so the town is easy to add once you’ve seen the north end:
- the Miyazu page covers the town itself
- opening hours and fees for Roadside Station Kyoto by the Sea Miyazu
- the Miyazu Catholic Church guide
For everything else around the sandbar, see Amanohashidate’s things to do in full.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons and Pexels. Authors and licences: image credits
Checked against 11 sources · last checked October 2026
- mlit.go.jp (official) · checked October 2026
- amanohashidate.jp (official) · checked October 2026
- kyototourism.org (official) · checked October 2026
- japan-guide.com (travel guide) · checked October 2026
- Wikipedia · checked October 2026
- Google Maps listings via DataForSEO · checked October 2026
- kyototourism.org (official) · checked October 2026
- amanohashidate.jp (official) · checked October 2026
- Tankai (operator) · checked October 2026
- amanohashidate.jp (official) · checked October 2026
- amanohashidate.jp (official) · checked October 2026
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