The "Amanohashidate Town Lights Stroll," which colors the nights of Amanohashidate, a scenic spot in Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture, began on July 19, 2025. Tourists enjoyed the nighttime Amanohashidate with a night cruise on a sightseeing boat, illuminations, and fireworks.

A tourist boat on a night cruise through the illuminated Monju Strait (Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture)

This is part of the "Amanohashidate Town Lights" initiative, which is being undertaken by the Amanohashidate Monju Prosperity Association and others to enhance the nighttime tourism content.

Tourists watching fireworks on the illuminated sands of Amanohashidate Beach

For the illumination, Japanese umbrellas were lined up at the Sanmon Gate of Chionji Temple near Amanohashidate and at Kyoto Tango Railway Amanohashidate Station, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. Spherical lights were displayed in the Monju Suido, a waterway in Amanohashidate. The sand around Amanohashidate Beach changed into various colors, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

The Sanmon Gate of Chionji Temple is illuminated with Japanese umbrellas lined up.

At 8 p.m., a sightseeing boat departed for a night cruise from Amanohashidate Pier (Monju), and people could watch the fireworks being launched around Amanohashidate from the sea. Cheers erupted on the sandy beaches surrounding the beach every time the fireworks were set off.

The strolls are scheduled to be held a total of three times on Saturdays until August 9th. The Monjudo Ship Festival at Chion-ji Temple on July 24th also features a night cruise and fireworks. The beach will be lit up until September 23rd.