Kyoto 10-Hour Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Boat Houses Tour
Begin your journey with a pickup in Osaka and head straight to the meeting point to board the bus. Drive to Amanohashidate, a sandbar connecting both sides of Miyazu Bay. This scenic spot, meaning "Bridge to Heaven," is one of Japan's Three Views. Admire the pine-covered sandbar, take photos of the
📍Meeting point: Meeting time: 9:50 a.m. Meeting point: In front of Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit - Bus Terminal for Sightseeing Buses The meeting point is the drop-off point of the tour.
Begin your journey with a pickup in Osaka and head straight to the meeting point to board the bus. Drive to Amanohashidate, a sandbar connecting both sides of Miyazu Bay. This scenic spot, meaning "Bridge to Heaven," is one of Japan's Three Views. Admire the pine-covered sandbar, take photos of the white sandy beaches, and enjoy views of the Aso Sea and the Sea of Japan. Next, visit Chion-ji Temple at the southern end of the sandbar, dedicated to Manjushri, the god of wisdom. Walk through the ancient gate and see a fan-shaped poem symbolizing progress. Continue to Ine, a charming fishing village known for its boat houses. Explore the waterfront, take a boat ride if you like, and wander around the town to see shops and restaurants. Finally, return to the bus and head back to Osaka to end the day.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 3h 20mDiscover Amanohashidate, one of Japan's "Three Scenic Views." Ascend to a viewpoint for a breathtaking perspective of this natural pine-covered sandbar, often resembling a "bridge to heaven." Enjoy the panoramic scenery and explore the observatory.
Stop 2
⏱ 40 minVisit Chion-ji Temple, dedicated to the Bodhisattva of wisdom, and witness the unique Revolving Bridge. This bridge rotates 90 degrees horizontally to allow boats to pass, offering a fascinating glimpse of engineering synchronized with nature.
Stop 3
⏱ 1h 40mExplore Ine, a charming fishing village nicknamed "Japan's Venice." Admire the unique "Funaya" boathouses built directly over the water. You can explore the village on foot, use a free bicycle, or take a scenic boat cruise around Ine Bay (optional, paid locally) to feed the seagulls and view the houses from the water.
What’s Included
- ✓Shared Transportation
- ✓Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Fuel, toll, and highway fees
- ✓Driver-guide service
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Food and Drink
- ✗Other personal expenses
Additional Info
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 👶Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •ATTENTION! We will send you an email the day before your trip with details regarding the pick-up location, contact information of your guide, and the license plate number of the bus. Please remember to check your email to ensure you receive these important details.
- •Travel schedules may be subject to changes due to factors like daily traffic conditions, weather, holidays, or crowd levels. If delays or cancellations occur due to these or other uncontrollable factors, refunds cannot be requested.
- •During holidays, traffic congestion may extend the duration of the tour.
- •Each person can bring one piece of luggage for free. Each additional piece of luggage larger than 20 inches will be charged 16 USD.
- •Please provide your email address. We will send important information, such as the tour guide's phone number and the details of meeting point, the night before your trip. Ensure your email and mobile phone are accessible.
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