Kyoto by the Sea: Amanohashidate, Ine No Funaya Tour from Osaka

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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