Amanohashidate and Ine Funaya Day Tour from Osaka and Kyoto
$39.42
Per Person
What To Expect
Overview
- Daily departures. Minimum 1 person. Guaranteed departure on the day of your choice. Avoiding tourist crowds, delving into the northern coastal regions for an alternative Kyoto experience.
- Amanohashidate Stroll, Splashing in the Sea - "Japan's Venice City" - Ine Funaya
- Proficient local drivers providing reliable and considerate service, offering an in-depth understanding of Japan's local customs and traditions.
Itinerary
Osaka/Kyoto- Amanohashidate Viewpoint - Igan Boat House-Return
Bus tour, choose a fixed pick-up point in Osaka or Kyoto
Osaka
Kyoto
Amanohashidate Scenic Area
Ine Funaya
[Pick-up]
Bus tours depart from Osaka Nihonbashi Exit 2 at 8:40 am or from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit at 9:50 am.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation and kindly request everyone to follow the guide's instructions.
[11:20] Kyoto
One of the 'Three Views of Japan' - Amanohashidate Scenic Area (Approx. 2.5 hours, including lunch break, cost not included)
Amanohashidate in Miyazu Bay on the Sea of Japan is one of the special scenic spots referred to as the 'Three Views of Japan,' alongside Matsushima in Mutsu and Miyajima in Aki. The sandbar stretches about 3.6 kilometers and is formed by coastal sedimentation, with around 8,000 pine trees present. White sandy beaches line both sides, creating a unique natural landscape. Its shape resembles a bridge extending towards the sky, hence its name 'Amanohashidate.' Positioned where the Asu Sea and Miyazu Bay of the Sea of Japan meet, it offers not only pristine natural beauty but also an expansive view of the islands.
There is an observation deck on Mount Monju where Amanohashidate can be viewed. The mountain has a sightseeing car and amusement facilities that are suitable for all ages. The view of Amanohashidate from here resembles a flying dragon flying to the sky, known as the 'Flying Dragon View,' offering a dynamic view of Amanohashidate. (Cable car ticket cost: Amanohashidate Scenic Area Cable Car/Single Railcar Pass 850 Japanese Yen)
Chionji Temple - Bunshudo (Temple for Academic Prayers)
Chionji enshrines the Seishi Bodhisattva, the deity of wisdom, similar to the Chinese God of Culture. Chionji boasts the largest mountain gate in the Tango region. What makes it unique is the fan-shaped fortune papers. When hung upside down, the fan paper gradually transforms from narrow to wide, symbolizing progress. The nearby rotating bridge connects Amanohashidate and Bunshudo on land. It rotates 90 degrees to allow passage for large vessels (non-scheduled). (Free admission)
Come and enjoy the beautiful sandbar at Amanohashidate beach.
Amanohashidate's sandbar has white sandy beaches on both sides. The soft, fine sand provides a pleasant walk in the pine forests, admiring various types and shapes of pine trees. The Amanohashidate Shrine is halfway between Amanohashidate and is a great place to pray for love. There is an ancient well-known as 'Iwakura-Izumi' that is listed as one of Japan's renowned springs. Remember to wash your hands before offering prayers. During the summer, it transforms into a beach with no entrance fee, offering changing rooms, lifeguards, and coin-operated showers. The beach's pine trees create natural umbrellas.
Amanohashidate Onsen - Chie no Yu
In front of JR Amanohashidate Station is the Amanohashidate Onsen, known for its natural hot spring water, which is believed to be good for the skin. If you're interested, you can try a soak. (Free outdoor foot bath with an entrance fee of 700 Japanese yen).
[14:30] Kyoto
Ine Funaya - "Japan's Venice City" "Kyoto's Last Secret Place" (about an hour, a walk, or a ride, or feed the seagulls by boat,boat ticket expenses not included).
[Ine Funaya] Rated as one of the 18 most beautiful villages in Japan by the Japanese, it has a unique water boat house building in Japan, and you can experience the original ecological scenery that is not available in tourist attractions.There are about 230 boat houses facing south along the coast of Ine Bay for 5 kilometers, and people still coexist with the sea in front of them. The beautiful, transparent sea, the dark green mountains, the rapidly changing sky color, and the colors of the Funaya buildings , representing the Japanese style, are the colors that you can only experience in Ine Town.The fishing village along the coast, away from the hustle and bustle and full of rustic innocence.
Boat tour
You can take the cruise at your own expense. It takes about 25 minutes to travel around Egan Bay, and you can also provide bait for seagulls.Enjoy a special time with your family with the view of the boat house from the deck on the 2nd floor(departs every hour and half hour, boat ticket expense excluded: adults JP 1000, children JP 500, seagull bait JP 100 per pack, If the sailing is cancelled due to wind and waves, it will become a free walk).）
Cycling tour
Egan provides free bicycles, making it convenient for guests to explore the village freely. You can rent bicycles or return them directly at any rental point.It's a great feeling to ride a bicycle in an empty alley (with no service charge). There are 5 parking spots in the village, which are super convenient.）
[15:30] Return
It's a happy ending to today's tour and start to return.
[18:00] Kyoto
The disbanding will take place at 18:00 at Kyoto Station, Hachijo Exit - Tour Bus Parking Lot.
[19:00] Osaka
Shinsaibashi,Dotonbori area (about an hour, free time)
Tourists can choose to play in the Shinsaibashi area of Osaka for one hour. After the tour, it ends directly in the Shinsaibashi area.
Tourists who do not want to play can simply disband in the Shinsaibashi area.
- Meals not included
- Hotel not included
- 18:00 Return to Kyoto gathering point;19：00 Return to the pick-up point, the return time is for reference only.
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Things to Know
- Adjusted according to weather, road conditions and other reasons.
- Tickets for cable car are at your own expense: Amanohashidate Scenic Area Cable Car/Single Railcar Pass 850 Japanese Yen
- Boat ticket expense excluded：Adults JP1000, children JP500, seagull bait JP100 per pack, If the sailing is suspended due to wind and waves, it will be changed to a free walk.）
Packages
Bus Tour
Adult
$39.42Child
Same as Adult
Pick Up/Drop Off Information
Pick Up
| Location | Time | Address |
| Nihonbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area) Osaka Gathering Point | 8:40 | 1-chome-3-6 Nipponbashi.Chuo Ward,Osaka.542-0073 |
| Kyoto Station, Hachijo Exit - Tour Bus Parking Lot Kyoto Gathering Point | 09:50 | Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003 Japan |
Drop Off
| Location | Time | Address |
Default departure at boarding point |
Things to Know
Included/Exclude
- Vehicle service charges listed in the itinerary.
- Vehicle fuel costs and highway tolls.
- Vehicle service time: within 10 hours (as required by Japanese law)
- Driver and guide service fee (1-13 people in a small group; 14-45 people in a bus group, which will actually be adjusted according to the number of people on the tour)
- Reference Vehicle models: 5-8 seats: Toyota Alphard; 9-14 seats: Toyota HAICE equivalent; 18-22 seats: small bus; 22+ seats: large bus.The above vehicles are for reference only, actual vehicle will be adjusted according to the number of participants on the day.
- Children under the age of 3 are free of charge without occupying a seat; children over the age of 3 are the same as adults.
- Accommodation costs, meals, attraction tickets, local self-paying projects and other personal consumption expenses.
- It is not recommended to carry luggage for one-day tours. If you need to carry luggage, please note when registering.
- Other items not mentioned in the above【Price includes】.
Illustrations
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Booking and Confirmation Process
- Operator: Tuyi Group Japan Co., Ltd.
- Booking normally confirmed within 5 minutes if available. In the unlikely event that the inventory runs out, we will send you a cancellation notice and a full refund will be issued shortly. Please check your email.
- You will receive your booking information instantly via email. In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your spam folder or notify us via email.
How To Use
- The night before the tour, you will receive a departure reminder email in your mailbox, which contains the vehicle registration number, the contact information of the guide and the pick up time. Guides do not initiate contact with guests.Please wait for the bus at the specified location according to the meeting time in the email.
- One-day trip itinerary, it is not recommended to carry luggage, if you need to carry luggage, please register clearly when you book your order. 1 luggage is allowed per person. An extra 100 yuan per piece will be charged if you failed to make a note when booking your order or if it turns out more than 1 piece of luggage per guest.
- Once confirmed, the date cannot be changed, late or no-show will be non-refundable.
- Be sure to provide complete information (name + number of people + phone number + WeChat ID + pick-up location) when making a reservation to avoid errors that may affect the itinerary.
- During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
- Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, and pregnant women are advised to be accompanied by relatives.
- This trip does not accept solo registration from customers under the age of 18. If you want to register, please ask your guardian to sign up for this trip together.
- This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Customers who are also participating in this itinerary must abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the driver's arrangements. If you want to flexibly adjust your itinerary, please refer to our chartered tour service.
- Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.
- If a person leaves the group on his own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this results in personal or property safety, you must bear the consequences yourself.
- The arrival time of each trip may change due to traffic conditions, weather, festivals, and crowds on the day. If the trip is delayed or canceled due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, please forgive me and you will not be able to request a refund.
- Please wear light, suitable travel clothing and shoes to participate in this trip.
- Please be sure to abide by local laws and regulations in Japan, and do not carry items prohibited by Japanese law to avoid violating the law and affecting your own rights and interests.
- When moving freely, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to advice and an accident occurs or causes losses, you will be responsible for the consequences.
- Traffic jams may occur on weekends and red days, so if you are worried about traffic jams, you can avoid joining the tour on weekends or red days.
- Infants aged 0-2 years old without occupying seats are free of charge; please inform the number of infants in advance when placing an order. If you do not specify the number of children under 3 years old without seats or luggage in advance, resulting in insufficient space in the car or overcrowding, the driver and guide have the right to refuse to get on the car, and the fee will not be refunded.
Terms & Conditions
What is the cancellation policy?
Non-refundable reservations cannot be cancelled or modified once submitted.
What if you miss the appointed time or departure date?
Once the booking is confirmed, an absence or failure to show up on the scheduled date or time is a no-show. No refunds or reschedules will be issued for no-shows and late arrivals.
Other important information
- After the order is confirmed, the date cannot be changed arbitrarily, and any losses may caused will be borne by yourself.
- Be sure to provide complete information (name + number of people + phone number + WeChat ID + pick-up location) when making an appointment, so as to avoid mistakes and affect the itinerary.
- During the itinerary, please keep your passport and valuables with you for safekeeping. If there is any loss, theft, or damage, please bear it by yourself.
- Elderly people, patients with cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure and heart disease, and pregnant women are recommended to accompany their relatives to participate.
- This itinerary does not accept individual registration from customers under the age of 18. If you want to register, please also ask your guardian to register for this itinerary together.
- This itinerary is a fixed itinerary with carpooling. Customers who participate in this itinerary must abide by the set time of each scenic spot and the arrangement of the driver. If you want to flexibly adjust the itinerary service, please refer to our chartered tour service.
- Please pay attention that if you do not participate or cancel the tour due to personal reasons, the fee will not be refunded.
- In the middle of the itinerary, if you leave the group by yourself, the transaction will be regarded as invalid and no fee will be refunded. And if it causes personal and property safety loss, the consequences will be borne by yourself.
- The arrival time of each itinerary may change depend on the day’s traffic conditions, weather, festivals and crowds. If the itinerary is delayed or canceled due to the aforementioned or other force majeure factors, please understand, and it is unacceptable to request a refund for this reason.
- Please wear suitable, travel-friendly clothing and shoes for the tour.
- Please abide by local Japanese laws and regulations, and do not carry items that are prohibited by Japanese laws, so as to avoid breaking the law and affecting your rights.
- During free activities, you should pay attention to your own personal and property safety. If you fail to listen to the advice, you should be responsible for the consequences of accidents or losses.
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A refreshing change of pace from the usual Kyoto tours. The layout of Amanohashidate is mesmerizing, and the village of Ine has such a peaceful, timeless appeal. Loved the personal touches from our local guide—it felt like traveling with a friend.
Perfect slow-travel day: sea breeze, pine paths, boat houses.
A beautiful blend of coastal nature and historic ambiance. Highly recommend.
Absolutely loved it—from avoiding the tourist crush to enjoying hidden coastal gems. Strolling through Amanohashidate’s scenic zone, splashing in the sea, and gazing at the floating Funaya houses in Ine made for a day full of soulful, slow-paced beauty.
Beautiful coast, traditional village—instant favorite tour!
Perfect for those who want to slow down and enjoy beauty at a gentle pace. The coastal walk was serene, the views from the viewpoint are postcard-perfect, and the ride through Ine’s traditional village was peaceful and nostalgic.
A tranquil escape from the city—gorgeous views and peaceful vibes.
One of the most enchanting day trips I’ve taken. The peaceful coastline of Amanohashidate is breathtaking. Then Ine’s boat-house village felt frozen in time—so serene and authentic. The whole trip was paced perfectly, with a friendly and knowledgeable driver. Truly a ‘slow travel’ gem!
Highly recommend this if you're craving tranquility and scenic charm. Amanohashidate offers sweeping ocean views and peaceful moments, while Ine’s waterfront village brings history to life. All in one relaxed, well-organized day.
Relaxing, scenic, and full of character—loved every moment.
Amanohashidate’s views were stunning, and Ine’s boat houses were seriously charming!
This tour is such a lovely break from the usual city hustle. We walked along the picturesque sandbar, dipped our toes in the sea, and then admired the historic Funaya boat houses. A wonderfully curated, relaxing experience.
This tour completely exceeded my expectations! Wandering along Amanohashidate’s pine-lined sandbar felt like stepping into a dream—especially when viewed upside down from above. The quaint Funaya boat houses in Ine were charming beyond words. The local guide’s insights into traditions and customs added so much depth to the experience.