Amanohashidate & Ine Boathouse Full-Day Tour from Kyoto or Osaka
Description
Discover the perfect blend of history and nature on a one-day tour of Kyoto. This itinerary is perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike.We begin with the magnificent Amanohashidate, one of Japan's "Three Scenic Views," renowned for its unique sandbar resembling a bridge to the heavens, lined with lush pine trees. The sandbar's shape is like a bridge slanting upward into the sky, hence the name "Amanohashidate." You can take a cable car to the top for a panoramic view of this natural wonder. Next, we head to Ine Village, often referred to as the "Venice of Japan," where the unique waterfront funaya houses and tranquil natural scenery captivate visitors. In Ine, you can enjoy a boat ride under the clear blue sky, feed seagulls, or rent a bike to explore the charming village at your own pace, experiencing the authentic rural atmosphere.
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Itinerary
Meeting time and point: 8:40am at Osaka 9:50am at Kyoto Our journey begins with a comfortable ride to Amanohashidate, one of Japan's top three scenic views. This stunning 3.6 km sandbar is adorned with 8,000 pine trees and surrounded by the serene Japan Sea and Amanohashidate Bay. The name “Amanohashidate” means Heaven's Bridge, and you'll see why as you take in the breathtaking landscape. Don't miss the chance to ride the cable car up Mt. Monju for a spectacular view from the observation deck (optional, cost 1000JPY). From here, Amanohashidate looks like a dragon soaring into the sky, earning it the nickname “View of the Flying Dragon.” Perfect for a jaw-dropping photo op!
Visit Chionji Temple, renowned for academic success. Check out the impressive temple gate and try the unique fan-shaped omikuji (fortune-telling paper). For a bit of fun, watch the revolving bridge that connects Amanohashidate and Bussharado rotate to let large ships pass. Amanohashidate Onsen – Chie-no-Yu: Soak in the rejuvenating hot springs known for their skin-enhancing properties. Foot baths are free, while entry to the onsen is 700 JPY (not included).
Ine Village, recognized as one of Japan's 18 most beautiful villages by the Japanese, is home to the country's unique waterfront "funaya" houses. Here, you can experience the untouched natural scenery that is unlike typical tourist destinations. The funaya, with over 230 houses, stretch along the 5-kilometer southern coast of Ine Bay. To this day, people continue to coexist with the sea that lies right before them. The village is a serene fishing community, far from the hustle and bustle, where you can immerse yourself in the natural beauty unique to Ine Town—the crystal-clear sea, deep green mountains, rapidly changing sky, and the iconic colors of the funaya houses, all of which create an unspoiled and authentic atmosphere. Stroll around, rent a bike, or even feed seagulls by boat while soaking in the picturesque coastal scenery.（the ticket for boat is 1200JPY is not included) Around 15:30pm, Get back to the drop off location Kyoto(Around 18:00pm)- Osaka(around 19:00pm)
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 1.The time of first meeting point is 8:40am and the time of drop off location is around 19:40pm, so the duration is around 10hours
- 2.Due to traffic, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, the itinerary may change, including shorter sightseeing times or canceled attractions. We hope for your understanding and support for these safety adjustments. And we do not suggest you have other activities at the end of trip to avoiding any losses.
- 3.The tour guide will hold a yellow flag with the 'Gogoday' logo at the meeting point. Simply tell the tour guide the name you used when booking, and you'll be able to join,Please arrive 10 minutes early. No refunds for late arrivals or no-shows.
- 4.It's recommended to bring some cash, as some scenic spots, restaurants, and other places may only accept cash payments
- 5.If you want to take the cable car and visit the cruise ship, the tour guide will assist you in purchasing the tickets.
- 6.The last two images in the product gallery show the actual meeting point—please refer to them
- 7.This is a shared group tour with guests from various countries. The guide will provide explanations in multiple languages.
- 8.You will receive an email the evening before the tour with important details, including the guide and driver’s contact information.
Reviews(70)
Great experience and Jay was funny and very informative. The lunch provided was excellent! The chairlift was an amazing experience, I am normally scared of heights but I was not scared at all.
This was a fun tour and our girls loved dipping their toes into the beautiful ocean at the sandbar. Our guide was helpful and had a great sense of humor. Scenic drive, beautiful stops. Only downside is how rushed it all felt. Would have skipped the boat ride for more time at the sandbar!
This wonderfully scenic journey into the rural west coast of Japan is highly recommended with its beautiful fishing villages, gentle beaches and dramatic lush green mountains. Boat and monorail tours are recommended options to fully explore this exciting experience! Jay, who was our tour guide, has a quirky sense of humour and is an excellent organizer, ensuring that we saw everything to schedule!
The scenery at Amanohoshidate is amazing and well worth the trip. Ine was also nice, but the boat tour was a bit of a scam, a boat filled to the brim with tourists circled in front of Ine for 20mins and you could feed seagulls. It was like a scene from a Hitchcock film. Afterwards we had a little time to look around Ine, which was nice enough. As for the tour itself, booking and finding the bus was easy enough. The guide was funny, but spoke in such broken english that it was hard to understand anything he was saying.
Beautiful place to visit. We enjoyed very much
Very well organised and excellent friendly guide Abigail
Its like the photos you see. Great scenery. Bus was comfortable. I would do it again. Thanks for the trip
It’s a great way to see this part of the country. The trip was delivered exactly as advertised with ample time to see the sites. Abigail is very professional, helpful and friendly. The bus however seemed a little old and was not the most comfortable.
The trip was great the places we went to were really good. Our only complaint was the tour guide was impossible to understand which made it hard to know about the places we went to.
It was a great experience overall, the amanohashidate view was unique and the fishing village had a nice atmosphere. A few improvements points when it comes to tour overall. Our tour guide Jay was very hard to understand and didn’t give nice details about the areas. Secondly the balance of the tour was a little off. The boat part isn’t very interesting and many others agreed we would’ve like to spend more time in the fishing village itself. My top tip is if you do this tour - rent the bikes in both locations so you can explore on your own pace and go out of touristy zone, this was my favorite part.
