Kyoto or Osaka departure. Sea of Kyoto Amanohashidate, Chion-ji Temple, Ine Fishing Village 1-day tour
Itinerary
Nihonbashi exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area) 542-0073 1-3-6 Nipponbashi 1-chome, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
1. The above meeting info is for reference only. Specific trip info will be sent to you via email before 20:00 on the day prior to departure. Please check your inbox and add the guide's contact info. For any issues during the meeting, please contact the guide directly. 2. If you need to carry luggage, please inform customer support in advance. Some vehicle types cannot accommodate luggage. * As our tour operates on a "shuttle service" basis. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be assigned or changed. All travelers must arrive at the meeting point on time! Boarding will commence promptly. No refunds or changes will be made for late arrivals due to personal reasons!
Bus
Vehicle type will be arranged based on the number of participants, with a maximum capacity of 49 people. Vehicles with 14 seats or fewer will be equipped with a driver-guide, while vehicles with more than 14 seats will have a driver + guide.
Lunch not included, please note the time Enjoy a walking tour or play by the sea
Lunch
at your own expense At your own expense. Lunch time is included in the attraction visiting hours. Please arrange your time properly.
Bus
Take a walk, go cycling or take a boat to feed seagulls. The boat fee is at your own expense. Please note the meeting time. The funaya is a private residence and can only be viewed from the outside
Ticket not included Departures are on the hour and half-hour. Boat ticket: adults 1,200 yen, children 600 yen. Seagull feed is 100 yen per pack.
Bus
The return time is for reference only and may be earlier due to a smooth itinerary or good road conditions on the day.
Hachijo exit of Kyoto station, station front sightseeing bus parking lot Kyoto-Hachijoguchi bus loading area, Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003 Japan
Kyoto tour end at 18:20. The return time is for reference only and may be earlier due to a smooth itinerary or good road conditions on the day. The itinerary will end directly with disbanding in the Shinsaibashi area. *The above itinerary time arrangement may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.
Included / Not included
Transportation service fee
Bus
Main attraction ticket for Ine Fishing Village
Tour guide
Pick-up/drop-off
Main attraction ticket for Amanohashidate Chairlift and Monorail
Main attraction ticket for Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat
Lunch
Child safety seat
Use of audio guide equipment
Gratuities
Booking information
What's to expect
▲ Amanohashidate in Miyazu Bay of the Sea of Japan, together with Matsushima in Mutsu and Miyajima in Aki, is known as one of "Japan's three scenic views". Stretching approx. 3.6 km in total, it is a sandbar formed by coastal deposition into a spit landform, covered with approx. 8,000 pine trees of varying sizes. With white sand beaches on both the east and west sides, it is a unique natural view. Its shape resembles a bridge stretching diagonally toward the sky, hence the name "Amanohashidate". Located at the confluence of Aso Sea and Miyazu Bay of the Sea of Japan, it offers not only pristine natural scenery but also expansive ocean views of the islands.
▲ On Mount Monju, there is an observation deck where you can view Amanohashidate. The mountain has a cable car and amusement facilities suitable for all ages. From here, Amanohashidate resembles a dragon soaring into the sky, hence it is called the "flying dragon view," offering a majestic panorama of Amanohashidate.
▲ Chion-ji Monju-do enshrines Kechi Monju, the bodhisattva of wisdom who ensures academic success, similar to the Chinese deity Wenchang. What makes this place unique is its fan-shaped fortune slips. When hung upside down, the fan's shape widens from narrow to broad, symbolizing gradual improvement. Nearby, the rotating bridge connects Amanohashidate with the land of Monju-do. When large ships need to pass, the bridge rotates 90 degrees (at irregular intervals) to allow passage.
▲ Ine features Japan's unique funaya houses on water, offering pristine scenery unmatched by typical tourist spots. The funaya houses stretch approx. 5 km along the southern coast of Ine Bay, with over 230 units still coexisting with the sea today. The locals rely on the sea for their livelihood, living in harmony with nature. The azure sea, deep green mountains, ever-changing sky colors, and the traditional Japanese-style funaya architecture create a vibrant palette of pure natural hues unique to Ine. This coastal fishing village, far from the hustle and bustle, exudes rustic authenticity.
▲ In Egan, you can choose between a boat tour or riding experience: You can experience the cruise to tour Ine Bay and also feed the seagulls. Enjoy the view of the boat houses from the deck on the 2nd floor and cherish special moments with your family (each person receives a complimentary pack of shrimp crackers for feeding seagulls). Note: Due to the large number of eagles in the Iganya boat house area, please be cautious when taking the sightseeing boat. If you spot any eagles, immediately stop feeding the seagulls and put away the feed in your hands to avoid being pecked by the eagles.
▲ Cycling tour. Igen offers free bicycles for guests to explore the village at their convenience. You can pick up or return a bike at any rental point. Riding a bicycle through the empty alleys feels absolutely wonderful. (Free of charge, with 5 parking spots available throughout the village for easy access, super convenient.)
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