Yamashiro Basin developed around Kizu River and flourished as a farming community. It supported and connected the two ancient capitals, Kyoto and Nara. Mandoro-yama Viewpoint, located in Ide Town, offers a stunning view of this area grown with its rich history. You can enjoy a panoramic view extending from Kyoto City, with its iconic Nidec Kyoto Tower, all the way to Osaka, home to Hirakata Park. The beautiful scenery includes Yamashiro-ohashi Bridge, Keihanna Science City, Mt. Ikoma and other mountains.
It’s not only amazing during the day, but also wonderful during twilight hours and at night.
It’s interesting that the name “Mandoro (numerous lanterns)” comes from a procession of torches that looked like many lanterns during a rainmaking ritual.
In this area, there is Teoterasu Ide where you can savor local food and find gifts,
Tama River where you can view cherry blossoms in spring and fireflies in early summer, and more. You can also enjoy seasonal fruit picking and visit historic remains.
- Address
- Taga Omine, Ide Town, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto
- Access
- About 75 min. on foot from Yamashiro-taga Station (JR Nara Line)
- Parking
- Available
