- Outdoor
A cycling route from Iwashimizu Hachimangu Station to Nagare Bridge (Kozuya Bridge) using a rental bike. Start your journey by visiting the National Treasure, Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine. After exploring the shrine, treat yourself to local delicacies, such as the famous rice cakes and Shokado Bento, available nearby. Then, make your way to the riverside cycling path to enjoy the refreshing breeze. Be sure to also visit Joan-ji Temple, which is renowned for its beautiful camellia flowers.
Iwashimizu Hachimangu Station
3 minutes (Cable Car) by train
1Visit Yawata's Hachiman-san
Take the cable car from Iwashimizu Hachimangu Station, and in just about 3 minutes, you'll arrive at Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine. From the scenic observation deck, you can enjoy a breathtaking view that stretches all the way to Mount Hiei. After visiting the vibrant vermilion main shrine, descend along the nature-filled approach and enjoy a peaceful walk down the mountain.
- Tel
- 075-981-3001
- Address
- 30 Yawata-takabo, Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Access
- Train: From Iwashimizu Hachimangu Station on the Keihan Line, take the cable car to the shrine from Hachimangu-guchi Station to Hachimangu Sanjo Station and walk for 5 minutes.
Car: 20 minutes from Kumiyama-Yodo - Hours of Operation
- Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Kito Prayer Rituals: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Open every day
15 minutes walk
2A Delicately Smooth Taste!
Take a break at Yawata Hashirii Mochi, a long-established shop located in front of the first torii gate of Hachimangu Shrine. Relax and take a moment to unwind by enjoying their famous fresh mochi wrapped with sweet red bean paste, paired with tea from Yawata. Then walk 3 minutes and stop by the tourist information center in front of Iwashimizu Hachimangu Station to rent a bike.
- Tel
- 075-981-0154
- Address
- 19 Takabo Yawata, Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Access
- Walk 2 minutes from Iwashimizu Hachimangu Station on the Keihan Main Line
- Hours of Operation
- - 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Final café order at 5:00 p.m.) - Closed: Mondays (Closed the following day when Monday is a national holiday)
15 minutes by bicycle
3The Essense of Japanese Beauty
Shokado Garden Art Museum is a Japanese garden associated with Shokado Shojo, the former head priest of Takimoto-bo at Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine. Enjoy a serene moment while admiring the seasonal landscapes. The tea house within the garden offers Sunday tea ceremonies from March to May and in October and November, allowing you to experience the culture of tea. The seating fee is 600 yen (including seasonal sweets), with an additional entrance fee required. Please note that the tea ceremonies may not be held if other events are scheduled.
- Tel
- 075-981-0010
- Address
- 43-1 Yawata-Ominaeshi,Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Access
- From Iwashimizu Hachimangu Station or Kuzuha Station on the Keihan Line, take Keihan Bus and get off at "Oshiba-Shokado Mae" bus stop
- Hours of Operation
- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Last entry 4:30 p.m.) Closed: Every Monday, New Years holidays (12/27 - 1/4) *The garden and museum are open when Monday is a national holiday, and will be closed on the following weekday.
40 minutes by bicycle
4A Photo Spot by the Kizugawa River
Enjoy a riverside cycling adventure, and after returning your rental bike at Shikisai-kan, head to the wooden Nagare Bridge (Kozuya Bridge) that spans the Kizugawa River. This famous spot, often used for period drama filming, offers a scenic view of the nearby tea plantation, "Hama-cha," which embodies the essence of the tea region. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the scent of history and culture.
You can rent and return bikes at three locations: the Tourist Information Center at Iwashimizu Hachimangu Station, Shokado Garden Art Museum, and the Yawata Nagarebashi Community Plaza Shikisai-kan. Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Shikisai-kan opens at 10:00 AM). The rental fee is 500 yen per day, with an additional 500 yen deposit, refundable upon bike return.
25 minutes walk
5Joan-ji Temple
Cross the river and visit the historic temple, known as "Tsubaki-dera" (Camellia Temple), which is especially popular during the camellia season from mid-February to mid-April. If you're lucky enough to meet the temple’s head priest's mother, she might share fascinating stories about the temple and the surrounding area. (The photo shows the camellia exhibition.)
