When I was young my father used to always tell me to get my head out of my ass. But contrary to what you might be thinking, this is not a picture of my attempt to take his advice. In fact, it is the proper way to view Amanohashidate. Get more information here.

If you do get the opportunity to make it to 'The Bridge Over Heaven,' I recommend taking the motorboat tour around the sandbar. And if you have time on the way you should check out Izushi to glmpse the Meiji-era Clock tower, and get a taste of the local soba (buckwheat noodles).

More on that on the next post. Maybe you might even get to see a picture of my face!