Amanohashidate is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan.
Amanohashidate is a sightseeing spot that is attracting attention both in Japan and abroad for its wonderful traditional Japanese culture and natural scenery.
In this issue, we will thoroughly compare how to get to Amanohashidate from Osaka, the time required, and the cost!
We also introduce useful information on ticket deals for sightseeing in Amanohashidate and parking lots in Amanohashidate.
Please read to the end and make the most of your trip to Amanohashidate!
Access to Amanohashidate from Osaka
There are three ways to get to Amanohashidate from the Osaka area.
Highway buses, trains, and cars.
Each takes about 2 to 3 hours and costs about 3,200 to 5,500 yen.
A comparison table is provided below for reference.
【Transportation from Osaka to Amanohashidate Station Comparison chart】
| Highway bus | Train (Limited Express) | Car | |
| required time | About 2hours 50min | About 2hours 30min | About2hours |
| Price | 3,200yen or more | 5,500yen or more | 3,200yen or more |
| Transfers | 0 | 1 | – |
Highway buses from Osaka to Amanohashidate
Highway buses from the Osaka area to Amanohashidate run from Osaka (Hankyu Umeda) via Shin-Osaka and then Osaka Airport.
They then operate to Miyazu-Amanohashidate Interchange, Miyazu Station, and Tango area.
Highway buses times and how to purchase tickets
運行時刻は以下3本。
| 101: Departure from Osaka 9:30 → Arrival at Amanohashidate Station 12:18 102: Departure from Osaka 13:20 → Arrival at Amanohashidate Station 16:07 103: Departure from Osaka 18:10 → Arrival at Amanohashidate Station 20:57 |
There are only three trains a day, and it takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes to get there.
However, no transfers are required and the price is around 3,000 yen.
It is recommended for those who value cheap and easy access.
Incidentally, the fare increases by 200 yen during peak periods, such as major holidays.
All seats on Highway buses are reserved seats.
Tickets must be purchased in advance at the ticket counter, by phone, on the Internet, or at a convenience store.
Highway Bus Terminal
When taking a bus to Amanohashidate from Osaka City, board at the Osaka Umeda Terminal of Hankyu Highway buses.
If you wish to take the Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka and go directly to Amanohashidate, you can board at the Highway buses terminal near Shin-Osaka Station.
Highway buses are comfortable with restrooms and Wi-Fi!
Highway buses are equipped with restrooms and rest stops at service areas. You can rest assured even on long journeys.
Free Wi-Fi is available on the bus and there is a USB power supply for recharging for your convenience.
Train from Osaka to Amanohashidate
To get to Amanohashidate from the Osaka area, you can take an express train, a sightseeing train, or a local train.
1: 【Limited Express Train】 A standard means of transportation! Going to Amanohashidate from Osaka
There are two ways to get to Amanohashidate from Osaka by limited express train.
One is to change trains at Fukuchiyama and the other is to change trains at Kyoto.
【How to go by express train】
・Osaka Station→Kyoto Station→Amanohashidate Station【2 hours 54 minutes / 5,790 yen】
・Osaka Station→Fukuchiyama Station→Amanohashidate Station【3 hours 10 minutes / 5,170 yen】
※An example
How to transfer in Kyoto station
It takes about 30 minutes from Osaka Station to Kyoto Station by rapid train.
From Kyoto to Amanohashidate takes about 2 hours using the limited express train Hashidate.
There are four trains a day from Kyoto to Amanohashidate, so it is best to go from Osaka to Kyoto according to the time of the limited express train.
How to transfer at Fukuchiyama
From Osaka to Fukuchiyama, use the limited express Konotori, and from Fukuchiyama to Amanohashidate use either the limited express Tango Relay or the limited express Hashidate.
The limited express Konotori from Osaka to Fukuchiyama runs at an hourly interval. From Fukuchiyama to Amanohashidate, either the limited express Tango Relay or the limited express Hashidate runs eight times a day.
Fukuchiyama is famous not only for its famous landmarks such as Fukuchiyama Castle and Ama-no-Iwato Shrine built by Mitsuhide Akechi, but also for its “town of meat” and “town of sweets. It is a good idea to enjoy the history and gourmet food of Fukuchiyama before heading to Amanohashidate.
2:【Sightseeing train】 Upgrade your travel time!
If you are interested in taking a sightseeing train, we recommend the Tango sightseeing train “Kuramatsu-go!
Kuro-Matsu-go is Kyoto Tango Railway’s high-class restaurant train that offers a sumptuous course meal and magnificent scenery in a retro atmosphere inside the train.
Each train has a different route, time, course content, and price, so it is fun to choose the one that best suits your needs.
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At Oe Station, a stop along the way, you can stop by a souvenir store featuring the famous ogre.
Many unique demon goods are on sale.
Be sure to pick up a souvenir that you can only buy here.
The sightseeing train also passes by scenic points that are unique to the Tango Railway line.
The train will slow down to make it easier to take pictures. This makes it possible to enjoy sightseeing to the fullest even during the travel time.
3:【Conventional Lines】 Save up to 2,500 yen by focusing on cheapness!
If you want to save transportation costs as much as possible, we recommend that you take only conventional trains from Osaka to Amanohashidate without using limited express trains.
Although it takes more time and requires more transfers, the fare is up to 2,500 yen less than the limited express train.
For example, if you change trains at Kyoto, Sonobe, Ayabe, and Nishi-Maizuru, the trip takes 3 hours and 50 minutes and costs 3,290 yen. There are many sightseeing spots at the transfer stations along the way, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy their trip while taking side trips!
The Seishun 18 Ticket is a ticket that allows you to freely get on and off unreserved seats on regular and rapid trains of JR lines, BRT (Bus Rapid Transit), and the JR West Miyajima Ferry.
With this ticket, you can freely get on and off all JR stations for 5 days for 12,050 yen.
Considering the round-trip fare, the result may be a bargain.
There are different periods of time when you can purchase the tickets, so please check the JR website according to the time of year you will be traveling.
【TIPS】Special Ticket
If you want to enjoy sightseeing in the Amanohashidate area and along the Kyoto Tango Railway, we recommend using the “Special Pass” offered by Kyoto Tango Railway.
Check out the special tickets that allow you to freely get on and off the sightseeing boats of Amanohashidate, the cable and lift of Kusamatsu Park, and the Ine Bay sightseeing boat!
TANGO EGPLORER One day pass
This one-day pass allows you to freely get on and off ordinary, rapid, and limited express trains (ordinary car reserved seat & non-reserved seat) for one day.
| TANGO EGPLORER One Day Pass Price: Adults 2,500 yen Children 1,250 yen (NG: 4/25 – 5/10 – 8/10 – 8/20 – 12/20 – 1/15) |
Kyoto of the Sea Amanohashidate/Ine Free Pass 1Day/2Days
This is a free pass that allows you not only to use ordinary, rapid, and limited express trains (nonreserved seats) in all sections of TANGO EGPLORER, but also to enjoy sightseeing in the Amanohashidate area.
After crossing Amanohashidate on the Amanohashidate sightseeing boat and enjoying the view of Amanohashidate from Kusamatsu Park, famous for its “ Mata-nozoki ” , you can easily enjoy the classic course of viewing the boathouses at Ine from the boat.
The free pass also comes with the benefit of reduced round-trip fares for the mountain bus and the Amanohashidate rental bicycle!
| Kyoto of the Sea Amanohashidate/Ine Free Pass 1Day/2Days ◆Contents Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat ticket Cable Car & Lift ticket for Ugashimatsu Park Ine Bay Tour Boat ticket ◆Price 1Day: Adult 3,550 yen, Child 1,780 yen 2Days: Adult 4,550 yen, Child 2,280 yen ◆Purchase benefits Climbing bus round trip Adult 720 yen→400 yen Amanohashidate rental bicycle 400 yen→200 yen per hour |
In addition, there is also the “4 Company Pass (nicknamed ”Happiness Pass“),” which allows unlimited rides on local buses and trains in the Kita-Kinki area for three days, and the “Family Outing Ticket,” which can be used for weekend family trips.For details, please check the official website!
NEW! Limited “Miyazu-go” Commemorative Ticket for Commencement of Service
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Kyoto Tango Railway Miyazu Line, the “Miyazu-go” revival train, inspired by the “Kilo 28” train that ran in the Japan National Railways era in the 1980s, has been in operation since February 1, 2025.
To coincide with the start of operation, “Miyazu-go” Commemorative Ticket is on sale!
The ticket allows unlimited rides on ordinary and rapid trains within the Tantetsu Line, and you can get on and off as many times as you like on the day of use!
The “Miyazu-go Commemorative Ticket” is limited to 4,000 tickets and will be sold only when all tickets are sold out.
In addition to the ticket with a retro design depicting the Miyazu-go, you will receive two can badges as a gift.
Please take advantage of this opportunity!
| Commemorative Ticket for “Miyazu-go” Commencement of Operation Sales period: From February 1, 2025 (Saturday) until the limited number of tickets are sold out. Valid for one month from the date of issue. Valid for one day only during the validity period and can be used as many times as you like on the day of use. Limited to 4,000 Privileges: 2 can badges Price: Adults 2,000 yen Children 1,000 yen Sales locations: Fukuchiyama, Nishi-Maizuru, Miyazu, Amanohashidate, and Toyooka Stations *Not available on the Kyoto Tango Railway website or at travel agencies. *No refunds are allowed. HP：https://trains.willer.co.jp/planned_ticket/ |
Car from Osaka to Amanohashidate
If you can provide a car, we recommend using a car for a carefree experience without worrying about your surroundings.
There are some advantages to using the road.
How to go to Amanohashidate by car
To get to Amanohashidate from Osaka, use the Chugoku Expressway or Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway and go via Ayabe JCT.
The trip takes less than 2 hours. It may take longer than planned if you get caught in traffic jams, so plan your visit with plenty of time to spare.
Service areas along the way offer the advantage of enjoying local delicacies.
At the Saiki Service Area, be sure to check out specialties such as “black bean bread” and “Tamba black chicken oyakodon!
Amanohashidate Parking Information
Miyazu area (Roadside Station, Kyoto of the Sea, Miyazu, etc.)
▶Miyazu Multilevel Parking Lot
| Miyazu Multilevel Parking Lot Adress：3006 Hamacho, Miyazu-shi, Kyoto 626-0012 TEL：0772-45-1663 Business Hours：24h Capacity: 437 standard cars Price: Free within 5 hours, 200 yen per hour after 5 hours (maximum 1,000 yen per day) Note: Next to Roadside Station “Kyoto of the Sea, Miyazu, Miyazu City Tourism Exchange Center”. |
Monju area (Chionji Temple, Amanohashidate Viewland, etc.)
▶Miyazu Municipal Amanohashidate Parking Lot
| Miyazu Municipal Amanohashidate Parking Lot Adress：647 Monju, Miyazu, Kyoto 626-0001 TEL：0772-22-4179 Business Hours：9:00～17:00 Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays in June, December and February Capacity：224standard cars,11buses Price：Standard cars 600yen, Buses1,200yen Note: About 10 minutes on foot from Chie-no-yu |
▶Chion-ji Temple Parking Lot
| Chion-ji Temple Parking Lot Adress：Monju, Miyazu-shi, Kyoto 626-0001 Business Hours：8:00～ Capacity：100standard cars, 9buses Price：Standard cars700yen, Buses1,500yen Note: Approx. 1 min. walk from Chion-ji Temple |
Fuchu area (Umbossed Pine Park, Motoise Kago-jinja Shrine, etc.)
▶Motoise Kago-jinja Shrine Parking Lot
| Motoise Kago-jinja Shrine Parking Lot Adress：Ogaki, Miyazu-shi, Kyoto 629-2244 Business Hours：7:00～17:00 Capacity：150standard cars, 25 buses Price： Bike300yen, Standard Cars（30min free）700yen, Buses 1,500yen Note: Approximately 1 minute walk from Motoise Kago-jinja Shrine |
【MEZZO ALL SUITE VILLAS】Recommended hotels for sightseeing in the Amanohashidate area
If you are heading to Amanohashidate from Osaka, we recommend staying one night in Amanohashidate considering the travel time!
The best place to stay in the Amanohashidate area is at Marintopia Resort, where you can enjoy hot springs in a private space.
MEZZO ALL SUITE VILLAS is only a 10-minute walk from Amanohashidate Station.
If you have too much luggage to walk, you can take a cab.
The cab fare from Amanohashidate Station to the inn will be refunded.
MEZZO ALL SUITE VILLAS” is an all-suite type villa, limited to 4 couples per day, perfect for families, couples, or friends traveling together.
For meals, we offer a glamping BBQ plan using Japanese black beef, as well as a winter-only Crab Marche plan that allows you to enjoy your meals in the comfort of your room.
Please take advantage of this plan when traveling with your loved ones, including couples, families, and friends.
| MEZZO ALL SUITE VILLAS Adress：1058-13 Mangen, Miyazu-shi, Kyoto 626-0002 TEL：050-3161-4573（9:00-18:00） HP：https://en.mezzo-allsuite.com/ |
