One-day tour to Amanohashidate with Ine no Funaya

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10 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

In one day, see Amanohashidate—a pine-covered sandbar rising like a dragon—and Ine's boat houses, a hidden fishing village where people live in harmony with the sea.

Dragon Flight View – Take the cable car to Monju Mountain Viewpoint and see Amanohashidate rising like a blue dragon.

Explore Funaya Boat Houses – Stroll or bike along Ine Bay, see over 230 traditional boat houses, and experience life coexisting with the sea.

Feed Seabirds by Boat – Take a cruise on Ine Bay (25 min), hand-feed seagulls (watch for eagles), and enjoy the ocean breeze.

Pray & See Rotating Bridge – Visit Chion-ji Temple for a fan-shaped fortune slip and watch the Rotating Bridge turn 90 degrees for passing boats.

What's Included

08:40 Meet at Nipponbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba / Shinsaibashi area)
Complimentary shrimp crackers: one bag per person.
English-Speaking Guide
Professional Driver
09:50 Meet at the Sightseeing Bus Parking Lot, Hachijo Exit, Kyoto Station
Personal expenses
Lunch fee
Ropeway fee
Boat fee

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Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Amanohashidate, located in Miyazu Bay on the Sea of Japan, is one of the "Three Views of Japan" alongside Matsushima in Mutsu and Itsukushima in Aki. This 3.6-kilometer sandbar, formed by coastal sedimentation, is covered with approximately 8,000 pine trees and flanked by white sandy beaches on both sides. Its shape resembles a bridge reaching diagonally into the sky, hence the name "Amanohashidate" (Bridge to Heaven). Situated where the Sea of Japan meets Lake Asokai, it offers both pristine natural scenery and sweeping ocean views.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
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    Chion-ji Temple

    This Zen temple is one of Japan's Three Great Monju Temples, dedicated to Monju Bosatsu, the bodhisattva of wisdom. It houses several Important Cultural Properties and features about 5,000 pine trees, with its "Wisdom Rice Cakes" being a renowned local specialty

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Kaisen Bridge

    This rare rotating bridge connects Amanohashidate to the mainland, swinging open 90 degrees for passing sightseeing boats. On Sundays, it rotates hourly even without boats, creating a photogenic spectacle popular among visitors

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Ine Fishing Village

    About 230 unique wooden boathouses stretch 5km along Ine Bay, with first floors connected to the sea for storing boats and second floors as living spaces. This fishing village, designated as an Important Preservation District, showcases Japan's original landscape

    1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by FB JAPAN CO.LTD

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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