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Kyoto Amanohashidate and Ine No Funaya Tour from Osaka

Escape the crowds and experience the beauty of Kyoto by the Sea at a relaxed pace. Start your journey from Osaka, Tsurutontan Soemoncho at 8:00AM and head to Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s top three scenic spots. Here, you can admire the breathtaking sandbar from Amanohashidate View Land, visit t

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Escape the crowds and experience the beauty of Kyoto by the Sea at a relaxed pace. Start your journey from Osaka, Tsurutontan Soemoncho at 8:00AM and head to Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s top three scenic spots. Here, you can admire the breathtaking sandbar from Amanohashidate View Land, visit the historic Chionji Temple, famous for its giant folding fan-shaped fortune slips and stroll across the Kaisen Bridge. During your visit, you’ll have time for lunch at your own expense. Next, visit Ine no Funaya, a charming fishing village famous for its traditional boat houses ("funaya") that sit right on the water. Walk through the peaceful town, capture postcard-worthy photos, or take an optional boat ride to see the houses from the bay. As the day winds down, sit back and enjoy a comfortable ride back to Osaka, reflecting on the scenic beauty and cultural richness of Kyoto by the Sea. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking a laid-back, immersive experience away from the crowds.

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What To Expect

1

Stop 1

20 min

20mins break at Kyotamba Rest Area on the way to Amanohashidate area.

2

Stop 2

40 min

Take in the stunning views of Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s top three scenic spots. You can take a chairlift or monorail (own expense but optional) to this hilltop park, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Amanohashidate. The highlight is the "sky bicycle", a thrilling experience that lets you pedal across a high-altitude track with unbeatable scenery.

3

Stop 3

35 min

A serene Buddhist temple near Amanohashidate, famous for its giant folding fan-shaped fortune slips. Visitors come here to pray for wisdom and success. The temple grounds offer a peaceful escape with beautiful architecture and towering trees.

4

Stop 4

35 min

This unique rotating bridge allows boats to pass through the canal connecting Miyazu Bay to the inland waterway. Watch as it turns, or take a walk along the scenic riverside.

5

Stop 5

40 min

A pristine stretch of coastline along the sandbar. Walk along the soft sand, enjoy the ocean breeze, or rent a bicycle for a leisurely ride along the pine-lined path.

6

Stop 6

1h 10m

You'll also visit Ine, a peaceful fishing village known for its unique boat houses (funaya). Here, you’ll have time to walk around, take beautiful photos, and enjoy an optional boat ride on the bay.

7

Stop 7

10 min

10mins break at Kyotamba Rest Area on the way back to Tsurutontan Soemoncho.

What’s Included

  • English & Korean Speaking Guide
  • Transportation

What’s NOT Included

  • Meals
  • Optional Admission Fees and Activity Charges
  • Travelers Insurance
  • Other Personal Expenses

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
  • In compliance with Japanese law, vehicles cannot operate for more than 10 hours. The tour guide may adjust the itinerary based on real-time conditions.
  • Itinerary is subjected to traffic & weather condition
  • The stay time for each spot may depend on the season and on-site situation.
  • Please inform us if you will be bring along a baby stroller.
  • Infant is free of charge, no seat available
  • Optional Extra Charge - Amanohashidate Chairlift or Monorail: 850 Yen, Ine no Funaya boat: 1000 Yen

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