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Amanohashidate Ine Funaya and Miyama Kayabuki No Sato Day Tour

By F Trip
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$85 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Explore Amanohashidate, one of Japan's “Three Most Scenic Views.” Amanohashidate, which translates to “bridge in heaven,” resembles a pathway that connects heaven and earth. Amanohashidate features nearly 8,000 pine-covered sandbars and looks like a dragon flying up to heaven.

Ine Funaya, the “Venice of Japan,” is celebrated as one of the most picturesque villages in the country. Nestled on a narrow strip between land and sea, this charming fishing village, with its traditional boat houses, showcases the essence of traditional Japanese coastal life.

Walking into Miyama Kayabuki No Sato feels like stepping into a pastoral painting from the Edo period. This well-preserved “Gassho-zukuri” settlement is often referred to as “the last secret place in Kyoto.” The thatched-roof houses create a rustic village ambiance, showcasing authentic rural life in Japan.

Depart from Osaka or Kyoto, experience a magical fusion of nature, history, and culture with our friendly and professional guide.

Activity location

  • Ine Fishing Village
    • Hirata
    • 626-0423, Ine, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station
    • 14 18
    • 542-0073, Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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From Kyoto: Exclude Tickets
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Duration: 9 hours
Bus
Note: This package does not include tickets for the Ine Sightseeing Boat and the Amanohashidate Chairlift.

Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$84.74 x 1 AdultAU$84.74
Total
Price is AU$84.74
Until Sun, 19 Apr
From Kyoto: Include Tickets
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Duration: 9 hours
Bus
Note: This package includes tickets for the Ine Sightseeing Boat and the Amanohashidate Chairlift.

Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$98.87 x 1 AdultAU$98.87
Total
Price is AU$98.87
Until Sun, 19 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transfer from designated meeting points (Osaka or Kyoto)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch and personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Amanohashidate chairlift or monorail ticket：JPY 1,000 per person / JPY 500 per child
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Ine Bay sightseeing boat： JPY 1,200 Per Person / JPY 600 per child

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please indicate when booking if you're travelling with stroller or large luggage.
  • Please inform us at least one day in advance if you have placed an order separately from your relatives or friends. This will help avoid the situation where you and your companions are assigned to different vehicles.

Activity itinerary

Ine Fishing Village

  • 30m
Ine is a charming fishing village located on the coast of the Sea of Japan in northern Kyoto Prefecture. It is renowned for its unique wooden boathouses, known as "Funaya," which translates literally to “boat house” in Japanese. Around 230 Funaya line the coast of Ine Bay, stretching for five kilometres. Each boathouse has two levels: the ground floor is used for storing fishing boats and gear, providing direct access to the sea. This design makes the boathouses appear as though they are floating, as the ground floor is almost flush with the waterline. The second floor contains a living area and is connected to the main house, providing access to the road. These distinctive houses have been around for over 300 years and offer picturesque views throughout the seasons. From cherry blossoms in spring to snow-covered roofs in winter, the Funaya of Ine Bay is a must-see destination for anyone looking to experience the beauty of traditional Japanese architecture by the sea.

Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Enjoy the view of the Funaya from the sea, as it offers a unique experience! Take a sightseeing cruise to admire the beautiful seascape of Ine Bay and its iconic boathouses. As soon as the ferry departs, flocks of seagulls will follow in anticipation of food, making this a fun and engaging experience. You will have the chance to interact closely with the seagulls. Feeding them is a delightful activity, you can buy food for them, and they will even take it from your hand. Larger sightseeing boats offer a comfortable 25-minute loop around the bay. These boats provide a stable ride with minimal rocking, enhancing your experience. Ticket prices for the sightseeing boats are 1,200 yen for adults and 600 yen for children.

Amanohashidate Viewland

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket not included
The name “Amanohashidate” means “bridge to the heavens,” and was named for its shape. It appears to be a pathway connecting heaven and earth when viewed from the mountains that rise above it on either side. This stunning scene of Amanohashidatehas has been admired for centuries and is recognised as one of the "Three Most Famous Views in Japan." Take a Chairlift or Monorail and ascend to the Hiryukan-kairo Observatory for a panoramic view of Amanohashidate. From this vantage point, the sandbar appears like a dragon flying up to heaven. The traditional way to view the sandbar is to turn your back towards the bay, bend over and look at it from between your legs, it looks like a bridge to heaven. This position is known in Japanese as “Matanozoki.” The ticket price for Amanohashidate View Land is 1,000 yen for adults and 500 yen for children. This fee includes return access to the lift and the monorail, which take visitors to the observation deck.

Chion-ji Temple

  • 25m
Chionji Temple is located at the southern entrance of the Amanohashidate Sandbar. The temple houses one of Japan's "Three Important Statues of Monju Bosatsu," who is the Buddhist god of wisdom and intellect. As a result, students and visitors often come to the temple to pray for wisdom and for success in their academic and personal lives. They purchase special fortunes (omikuji) shaped like folding fans, which many people hang from the pine trees around the temple grounds. Other important structures around the temple are a large entrance gate and a two-story tahoto style pagoda, which was built in the 1500s and is the oldest structure on the temple grounds. The temple gate facing Chaya Street is registered as Cultural Property of City and is the biggest temple gate in the Tango area.

Kaisen Bridge

  • 25m
Rotating bridge, this unusual bridge turns 90 degrees when ships pass through the waterway and connects the Amanohashidate landbridge and the Monju area. The original bridge was built in 1923 and operated manually; however, it was converted to electric operation in May 1960 due to an increase in the number of ships using the waterway.

Kayabuki-no-sato Kitamura

  • 45m
Miyama's Kayabuki-no-Sato is located on a hilly slope and is renowned for its traditional thatched-roof houses, built in the 19th century. The roofs of these houses are covered with layers of thick thatch, arranged in a steep herringbone pattern that resembles hands clasped in prayer. This design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also reflects the wisdom of ancient builders: it can withstand heavy snow during harsh winters and has effective drainage characteristics. As a result, these houses remain warm in winter and cool in summer. In 1993, Kayabuki-no-Sato was designated as a Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, recognizing the exceptional preservation of its historical landscape.

Location

Activity location

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    Ine Fishing Village
    • Hirata
    • 626-0423, Ine, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station
    • 14 18
    • 542-0073, Osaka, Osaka, Japan
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    Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance Square Sunken Garden
    • Higashikujo Nishisannocho
    • 601-8003, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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