Miyazu, Kyoto

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Amanohashidate in an ukiyo-e by Hiroshige
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Amanohashidate in an ukiyo-e by Hiroshige

Miyazu (宮津市; -shi) is a city located in Kyoto, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 22,546 and the density of 133.16 persons per km². The total area is 169.31 km².

Located in Miyazu city is Amanohashidate or the 'bridge to heaven', said to be one of Japan's three most beautiful sights. The naturally formed land bridge is 3.6km long and covered in pine trees.

The city was founded on June 1, 1954.

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Cities
Ayabe | Fukuchiyama | Joyo | Kameoka | Kyotanabe | Kyotango | Kyoto | Maizuru | Miyazu | Muko | Nagaokakyo | Nantan | Uji | Yawata
Districts
Funai | Kuse | Otokuni | Souraku | Tsuzuki | Yosa
  See also: Towns and villages by district edit


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