[Depart from Osaka] Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama One Day Tour (Optional: Including Cable Car + Ine Boat Ticket)

Itinerary Highlights

Check in at Ine no Funaya, known as the "Venice of Japan" and "Kyoto on the Sea"

Amanohashidate – one of Japan's Three Great Scenic Views

Miyama Kayabuki no Sato – known as "the spiritual home of the Japanese people"

Ine no Funaya: a small fishing village in northern Kyoto Prefecture, famous for its unique wooden houses where "the first floor is a boat garage and the second floor is a living space", resembling a floating village on the sea. It is known as the "Venice of Japan" and "Kyoto on the Sea".

Amanohashidate: one of Japan's Three Great Scenic Views, located in northern Kyoto Prefecture. It is a narrow sandbar stretching across the sea, highly favoured by tourists for its unique landscape and rich cultural heritage.

Miyama Kayabuki no Sato: a tranquil mountain village in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. Together with Shirakawa‑go and Ouchi‑juku in Fukushima, it is recognised as one of Japan's three great thatched‑roof village clusters, known as "the spiritual home of the Japanese people".

A one‑day trip to the Kyoto suburbs, connecting Amanohashidate, Ine no Funaya, and Miyama. Unlock the charm of nature where mountains meet the sea, and the beauty of ancient human culture. The itinerary is simple yet fulfilling, offering a full glimpse of Japan's hidden scenic wonders.

As one of Japan's Three Great Scenic Views, Amanohashidate is a narrow sandbank covered with pine trees. Strolling along it, with the sea breeze on your face, you can experience the local "kata‑nozoki" (looking upside down through your legs) to enjoy the breathtaking view of the bay and pine forest.

Next, head to Ine no Funaya, where over 230 wooden boat houses line the bay, with boat garages on the first floor and living quarters on the second. Take a sightseeing boat for a distant view—the fishing houses reflect on the blue waves, like a painting of an Edo‑period fishing village, serene and soothing.

Finally, arrive at Miyama, where the thatched‑roof houses hide among the mountains and forests. As one of Japan's three major thatched‑roof villages, the red postbox and thatched roofs complement each other, and the ancient village is tranquil and free from noise—presenting a pure and rustic rural charm.

In just one day, from the wonders of the bay to the elegance of the fishing village, and then to the mountain village—where mountains, sea, and culture blend together—every corner holds an understated beauty. In this simple itinerary, explore the unique charm of the Kyoto suburbs.