Kyoto's Hidden Gems! Amanohashidate Sandbar x Ine no Funaya

Reject the Tourist Mold❗ Local Kyoto Hidden Gems 👇🏻 Ride the sea train, float in a boathouse, cycle on jelly-like seas... I'll teach you how to spend a day recreating scenes from Spirited Away and Your Name! Just arrived in Kyoto and have a day to spare Why not visit the Ine no Funaya and see the sea 🌊 and feed the seagulls from a boat 🕊️? Explore the Hidden Secrets of Kyoto's Northern Coastline Experience a different kind of Japanese charm 🇯🇵 —— ✨Attraction Overview✨ 1️⃣Amanohashidate Here, sandbars, pine trees, and white sandy beaches create a beautiful natural landscape. Stand on the observation deck of Mt. Monju to enjoy a panoramic view of Amanohashidate and experience the awe-inspiring "Flying Dragon View" 👀 Amanohashidate is a natural bridge created by nature and is one of the "Three Views of Japan." According to Japanese mythology, the male god Izanagi built this "bridge" to see the goddess Izanami. ✨In addition to seeing the panoramic view from the observation deck, it is also highly recommended to walk on Amanohashidate. It is very comfortable to hike or cycle under the shade of the pine trees that are almost connected together. You can also step on the water to enjoy a pleasant time, and these are things that you cannot experience with a group tour~ 2️⃣Ine no Funaya Ine no Funaya, known as the "Venice of Japan," is a unique and unspoiled fishing village. Take a boat trip or cycle through the alleys to feel the caress of the sea breeze and the tranquility of the fishing village 🎣 ♥Take a sightseeing boat on Ine Bay to slowly enjoy the scenery of the Ine boathouses from a different perspective on the sea, which is completely different from the scenery seen on land. 🛳Inebune Bay Sightseeing Boat ⏰Opening Hours: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM 📆Departure times: Boats depart every hour on the hour and at the half hour 🛒Ticket prices: JPY1,000 for adults, JPY500 for ages 6–12, free for younger children 🛥Sailing time: Approx. 25 mins 📸 A Must-Have for Stunning Photos 🌉 Tongtian Bridge Magical Viewpoint ▫Use a 0.5x wide angle at Amanohashidate View Land and flip your phone to capture the inverted "dragon flying in the sky" spectacle 🚤Boat House Suspension Trick ▫ Squat down at Ineura Park Pier to capture the symmetrical beauty of the boathouses and their reflections. 🌅Jelly Sea at Dusk ▫️Rush to the south end of Amanohashidate at 18:00 to capture the sunset glow that dyes the entire sea into tangerine color 🚨 Important notes ⚠ Don't go on the weekend! The Ine no Funaya boat tour has a wait time of at least 1 hour ⚠The Amanohashidate cycling path is narrow. Wear comfortable shoes. ⚠Book your Ine Boathouse stay 3 months in advance (especially the popular window seats at "INE CAFE") ⚠Bring cash! The Ine no Funaya shops hardly accept card payments 💴 "When the morning mist of Ine Bay sweeps over the wooden piles of the 1,700-year-old boathouses, the coffee in your hand suddenly tastes of salty sea breeze, as if you can hear Hayao Miyazaki drawing Ponyo on the Cliff."