Kyoto Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Day Trip (Optional Tango Train and Miyama Route)

What you'll do

Select multiple routes to explore Kyoto's Amanohashidate and Ine Funaya, with optional additions of Miyama or Tango special routes to discover unique scenery.

Photography-friendly: Azure seas and sandbars, overwater wooden houses, and ancient thatched villages, perfect for capturing various elements of Japanese-style landscapes.

Ine Funaya: Known as Japan's "Venice of the Sea," you can experience it by taking a sea cruise. Sail out to sea to get a close-up view of the entire Funaya village and even feed the seagulls. The sight of white gulls chasing the boat is incredibly healing and picturesque.

Amanohashidate: One of Japan's three scenic views. The classic "viewing between the legs": ascend to the park's observation deck, look at the sandbar upside down between your legs, and the giant dragon appears to soar into the sky. This is a 400-year-old traditional way to enjoy the view. If you prefer not to take the cable car up, you can rent a bicycle and cycle, enjoying the sea breeze and pine scent, which is very pleasant.

Miyama Kayabuki no Sato: Kansai's Gassho-zukuri village, where about 40 traditional thatched-roof houses (Gassho-zukuri) are preserved. With thick thatched roofs and wooden walls, it has a rustic and fairy-tale charm. Be sure to try Miyama milk ice cream/pudding, which is rich in milky flavor; also, check out the red mailbox in the village to fully experience the Japanese rural atmosphere.