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Amanohashidate

天橋立
alternative words: Ama-no-hashidate, Ama no hashidate, Heaven Bridge
keywords: kyoto , tourist resort
related topics: Kyoto Prefecture , Itsukushima Shrine , Matsushima
related web sites: http://www.amanohashidate.jp
explanation: Sand bank located in Miyazu Bay in the north of Kyoto Prefecture. Its length is about 3 km and the width about 100 m. It is separated in the southern part and connected by a bridge. It belongs to "3 Japanese famous views" with Matsushima and Itsukushima Shrine.


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