Kamakura is already beautiful enough! Until you come to Amaharashi Coast!

Hidden gem in Toyama 🌊 Amaharashi Coast｜A quieter mountain and sea fairy tale than Kamakura, with the red train coming through the snow

📍Address: 24-74 Ota, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan

Attraction Introduction✨

A divine spot selected as one of the "100 Best Coastlines in Japan"! On the left is the glowing blue Sea of Japan, on the right are the snow-capped Tateyama Mountain Range all year round, and the vermilion JR Himi Line train slowly passes along the coast, each frame looks like a scene from an anime. No crowded crowds, only the sound of waves hitting the rocks and the tranquility of the snowy mountains. On sunny days, it’s a fresh oil painting; on rainy days, it turns into a long ink scroll.

Must-visit photo spots📸

1. Amaharashi Roadside Station 3rd Floor Observation Deck: A "golden spot" open 24 hours! The classic scene of snow mountains, sea, train, and Onna Rock all in one frame depends on this spot. At sunset, when the sun dyes the mountain peaks red, it’s breathtakingly beautiful.
2. Onna Rock & Yoshitsune Rock: The solitary reef in the sea carries a story; you can go down to the beach at low tide to shoot. Legend says Yoshitsune Rock was where Minamoto no Yoshitsune took shelter from the rain. Shooting on rainy days has a hazy beauty like "Spirited Away."
3. Amaharashi Station Signboard: A check-in spot you can rush to right after exiting the station! Take a group photo with the Tateyama Mountain Range as the background, the atmosphere is instantly elevated.

Transportation Guide🚌

- Public Transport: Take the JR Himi Line from Takaoka Station for 12 minutes to Amaharashi Station, then a 5-minute walk to the spot. The fare is 630 yen, free with JR Pass.
- Driving: 15 minutes from Takaoka Interchange off the highway. The roadside station has a free parking lot with 39 spaces; arriving before 7 AM secures a spot more reliably.

Travel Tips🎡

- Rent a bike (200 yen/day) and ride along the coast. When tired, head into the roadside station’s "Café ISOMI TERRACE" to try the trout burger with sea salt coffee. The viewing spot lets you watch trains pass by.
- From March to May, try the glowing squid rice bowl at "Kainoya." In autumn and winter, catch the 12:26 or 15:06 train departures; photographers cheer collectively!

Accommodation Guide🏨

- Best sea view: Guesthouse "Shiosai," where you can lie on the balcony and watch the train on the sea; for hot spring lovers, choose "Amaharashikan," where you can enjoy mountain and sea night views while soaking.
- Best value: Toyoko INN in front of Takaoka Station, includes free breakfast, and a 12-minute train ride directly to the coast.

Avoid Pitfalls Tips⚠️

1. November to March is the best period for "mountain and sea in one frame," with very high visibility of the snow mountains.
2. The Himi Line has only 1-2 trains per hour. The roadside station café has a timetable, so be sure to check!
3. The reef area is very slippery; wear non-slip shoes. When taking photos near the railway, listen for warning sounds; safety first.
4. On the 2nd floor of the roadside station, you can get a commemorative stamp of "Takaoka Daibutsu + Snow Mountains," don’t miss it!