Kyoto: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Kyoto Day Trip 8:40 Meet up at Osaka Nipponbashi Station Exit 2
ID: GYG859288-O-1356010
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover Amanohashidate’s stunning sandbar with panoramic views and explore Ine’s charming boat houses. Enjoy scenic walks, bike rides, and boat tours amidst breathtaking landscapes and wildlife.
This journey invites you to experience two of Japan’s most captivating destinations, blending breathtaking natural scenery with rich cultural charm.
Amanohashidate
Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s renowned Three Scenic Views, is a stunning sandbar stretching across Miyazu Bay, lined with approximately 8,000 vibrant pine trees. This “bridge to heaven” creates a spectacular natural pathway between shores. Viewed from the observatory atop Mount Monju, the sandbar appears like a dragon dancing across the sky, a sight that has captivated visitors for centuries. You can walk or cycle along this picturesque sandbar, enjoying the peaceful pine groves and the gentle lapping of waves. To fully appreciate this iconic landscape, take the cable car or chairlift to Mount Monju’s summit for an unforgettable panoramic view.
Ine Boat Houses (Funaya)
Often called the “Venice of Japan,” Ine is famous for its traditional waterfront boat houses, known as funaya. These unique structures, built right along the water, were traditionally designed with boat garages on the first floor and living spaces above, allowing residents to dock directly at home. The blend of these rustic buildings with the surrounding mountains and sea creates an enchanting landscape that feels timeless.
Visitors can take a relaxing boat tour around Ine Bay, feeding seagulls and even eagles that swoop down for treats, creating memorable encounters with local wildlife. Free bicycles are also available to explore the charming village at your own pace, cycling through narrow lanes and discovering the beauty of Ine’s architecture and tranquil waterside life.
Highlights
- Amanohashidate features 8,000 pine trees on a scenic sandbar in Japan
- From Mount Monju, Amanohashidate resembles a flying dragon—truly breathtaking
- Ine Funaya, the "Venice of Japan" features unique water buildings
- In Ine, visitors can boat, feed seagulls and eagles, and enjoy nature
- English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, multilingual tour guides
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. The night before departure, we will send you detailed information via email, including the meeting time, location, guide information, and vehicle details. Please arrive at the meeting point early to find your guide. Make sure to gather on time as notified to avoid missing the itinerary.
2. If you have any infants and/or luggage, please inform us in advance; additional fees may apply.
3. The guide will adjust the itinerary and timing based on weather and road conditions.
4. Our guide will be holding a flag with the "JRT" logo at the meeting point.
5. Cable car/monorail ticket for Amanohashidate: 850 yen;
Ikeno boat ticket: 1200 yen for adults, 600 yen for children.
Seagull feeding costs 100 yen per bag.
6. If suspended due to rough weather, only free walking will be allowed.
8:40 Meetup at Osaka Nihonbashi station Exit 2.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
