Kyoto Tango's Top Three Selected Routes: Amanohashidate Coastal Secret, Sea Train, and Miyama Fairytale Journey
- 🚞 Take the real-life "Spirited Away" sea train, traveling along the Tango coast, and enjoy the dreamy scenery where sea and sky meet.
- 🌊 Ascend to the Hiyukan observation deck at Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three scenic views, and overlook the magnificent sandbar and vast bay from the classic "view between the legs" perspective.
- 🌲 Stroll along the pine-lined sandbar of Amanohashidate, visit classic landmarks like Chion-ji Temple and the rotating bridge, and experience the beauty where nature and history intertwine.
- 🛶 Step into Ine Funaya, Kyoto's last hidden gem, and admire the traditional boathouse village built along the sea and the tranquil fishing village scenery.
- 🐦 Optionally, take an Ine Bay sightseeing boat to admire the beautiful funaya up close from the sea and enjoy the fun of feeding seagulls.
- 🏡 Wander through Miyama Thatched Village, like a fairy tale world, and experience the charm of slow living amidst rustic thatched houses and pastoral scenery.
- 📸 Coasts, fishing villages, ancient villages, and mountain-sea hidden gems intertwine, with each stop being a stunning, cinematic filming location.
- ✨ Three Tango-themed routes, each with its unique characteristics, allow you to collect the most worthwhile and healing scenery to explore in northern Kyoto in one trip.
What to expect
From the real-life "Spirited Away" sea train, to Amanohashidate, one of Japan's Three Scenic Views, to Ine Funaya, Kyoto's last hidden gem, and then to the fairytale-like Miyama Thatched Village, these three Tango themed routes will take you on a journey to explore the most charming mountain and sea scenery, coastal secrets, and rural charm of northern Kyoto.
Tango Coastal Secret Tour | Pick up/drop off in Osaka/Kyoto
Explore two major representative attractions in northern Kyoto – Amanohashidate and Ine Funaya. Ascend to Hiyoshigaoka to overlook the magnificent seascape, one of Japan's Three Scenic Views, stroll along the pine-covered sandbar, Chion-ji Temple, and the revolving bridge, and experience the charm of nature and culture intertwined. Then, step into Ine Funaya, "Kyoto's last hidden gem," take a leisurely walk along the bay, or optionally take a boat tour or cycle through the fishing village to experience the purest coastal charm at a slow pace.
Tango Sea Train Tour | Round trip from Osaka
Take the popular Tango Sea Train, cross the Yura River Bridge, and enjoy the sea and sky scenery reminiscent of "Spirited Away." Upon arrival at Amanohashidate, you can take a cable car to overlook Hiyoshigaoka, or stroll along the sandbar, Chion-ji Temple, and the revolving bridge to fully enjoy the scenery of Japan's Three Scenic Views. Afterwards, head to Ine Funaya, walk along the tranquil bay, gaze at the funaya village from afar, or optionally take a sightseeing boat to experience Tango's unique mountain and sea scenery from the sea.
Tango Miyama Fairytale Tour | Round trip from Osaka
Stroll through Ine Funaya, experience the slow-paced life of a fishing village coexisting with the sea, or optionally take a boat tour to admire the unique sea village. Afterwards, head to Amanohashidate, ascend to overlook Hiyoshigaoka, and stroll along the pine-covered sandbar to enjoy the beauty of Japan's Three Scenic Views. Finally, arrive at the fairytale-like Miyama Thatched Village, and experience the most healing side of Kyoto's countryside amidst ancient thatched houses, red post boxes, and pastoral scenery.
The romance of the sea train, the grandeur of Amanohashidate, the tranquility of Ine Funaya, and the fairytale charm of Miyama Thatched Village – these three Tango themed routes each have their own unique characteristics, allowing you to discover the most cherished mountain and sea secrets of northern Kyoto all at once.






Reviews
Of course! Here’s a more casual version: Min was awesome during our Kyoto day tour! He was super friendly, on time, and really made the day stress-free with his great attitude. Highly recommend him if you’re looking for a fun and smooth tour experience!
For our trip this time, Mr. Wang Ge drove us in a minibus and served as our one-day tour guide. This small group was really comfortable, and Mr. Wang Ge was also very kind. We quickly visited Yanggu Temple at the first stop. After that, he helped us save time for Arashiyama and Kiyomizudera Temple. It was really thanks to him that we were able to have a good meal in Arashiyama. We didn’t have to rush so much. Kiyomizudera Temple is also super beautiful. I took my mother because I didn’t want her schedule to be too full. It was too tiring, so it was really convenient to join the one-day tour without spending a lot of time transferring to the bus. It is highly recommended, and Mr. Wang’s car was super comfortable. We didn’t feel very tired when we finally returned to Shinsaibashi, because we were in I also had a good rest while riding in the car. It was great and I recommend it to everyone.
I had a fantastic self-guided tour to Kyoto. Amanda, our guide, dropped us off and picked us up at each location, providing a brief introduction and timing recommendations. Despite being a self-guided tour, it was easy to explore top spots like Kiyomizu-dera and Arashiyama with some Google Maps research. Highly recommended if you enjoy exploring at your own pace with convenient transportation!
Because the place I wanted to go was quite far away, after calculating the fare and time, I decided to sign up for a cost-effective one-day tour. The tour guide was professional and kind. In addition to introducing the scenic spots, he also shared with us what he saw and heard in Japan, which gave us a deeper understanding of Japanese culture. Thank you very much! ! As for the scenic spots, Yanagiya Kannon recommends spending 500 yen to visit. There were less people on that day, and the tranquil beauty of the Japanese garden complemented the lush greenery in summer. I felt very happy that day! When we arrived at Arashiyama that day, the weather was very good, and the stream under the Togetsuki Bridge was crystal clear, forming a beautiful scenery with the sky. There are many people in Kiyomizudera Temple. It is recommended that those who come to this point can visit Kiyomizudera Temple first, and then slowly visit the shopping street below in the extra time ~ I strolled in the shopping street for too long, and I didn’t have enough time to visit Kiyomizudera Temple. There is a soy sauce dumpling shop called Yuexia Meiren that you must recommend! It overturned my impression of soy sauce dumplings. There are three large and round dumplings for 290 yen. They are still warm and soft when you eat them. The salty and sweet flavors are just right. I will never forget them after I come back😭
we had hotel pick up for the tour which was great since we arrived in Osaka the evening before. we had an English translator on the tour who was able to explain the areas we were seeing- she was fantastic! it was nice to have a small group (5 people) and our guide timed our arrivals so we could spend maximum time exploring the sites!
The tour guide wasn’t communicating with us. She’s not familiar with our first destination too as we got lost looking for the entrance gate! seems like it was her first day at work?!! The destinations though were very beautiful.
this was a really nice tour. We had enough time at each location to get lost and find the tour guide again. their was a small group of us so we were all able to get comfortable in a 14 seater van.
A total of 6 of us participated. The pick-up car was a 10-seater Toyota Hiace. Only the six of us did not share the car with others. The tour guide was also the driver, basically just the driver. It was cool that the driver was Chinese, but I felt less like it. We talked and drove quickly. Liugu Guanyin is on a mountain farther away. It is more inconvenient to go by car. There were fewer people there on Friday. We only visited the main hall. The auxiliary hall is on the back mountain and feels like a spider web. I haven’t visited for a long time.
booked few days before planned trip. we are provided a van for 5 adults and 1 baby. itinerary is okay and our guide is helpful. worth it. so happy that we dont get to share with a big group.
siyu was very accommodating. i was lucky becoz my tourmates cancelled and i got my the whole bus all by myself. it was just me, the driver, and tour guide.
Good to know
- [Notice for Elderly and Pregnant Tourists] If the registrant is an elder over 70 years old or a pregnant woman, to ensure your safety and rights, a waiver must be signed. Please make a note in the "Special Requirements" field when placing your order, and we will send the agreement document via email after receiving the order. Please sign and send back a photo in advance to complete the registration process.
- [Luggage Policy] Each tourist may carry 1 piece of luggage free of charge (carry-on size recommended). Please specify this in the "Special Requirements" field when booking. If luggage is carried temporarily without one day's prior notice, it may cause overcrowding in the vehicle and affect safety, and the guide has the right to refuse boarding, and the fee will not be refunded.
- [Notice for Infants Traveling Together] If there are infants under 3 years old who do not occupy a seat among the traveling companions, please be sure to make a note when booking. Even if they do not occupy a seat, they must be included in the vehicle's approved passenger capacity. If not informed in advance, the guide has the right to refuse boarding.
- [Notification Time and Method] We will send an email between 20:00 and 21:00 on the day before departure, informing you of the guide and vehicle information. The email may be mistakenly identified as spam, so please check carefully. In case of peak season or special circumstances, the email sending time may be delayed, and the last email sent shall prevail.
- [Meeting and Late Arrival Instructions] This activity is a shared car tour, so please be sure to arrive at the meeting point on time. Late arrivals will not be waited for or refunded, and you will be responsible for any resulting liabilities and costs. Thank you for your understanding.
- [Vehicle Type and Language of Companions] We will arrange the vehicle type according to the number of people on the day, and you cannot specify the vehicle type. Please be aware that you may be traveling with guests who speak other languages during the trip.
- [Meeting Point Confirmation] Please be sure to confirm the meeting point before departure. Once the meeting point is confirmed, please do not change it temporarily. If you change the meeting point due to personal reasons and are unable to board, no refund will be given. Thank you for your understanding.
- [Seasonal Activity Instructions] Seasonal activities such as cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, special flower seasons, snowscapes, lantern festivals, and holiday events are susceptible to weather or other force majeure factors. If no official cancellation notice is received, the tour will proceed as scheduled. If the flowering period or scenery is not as expected, no refund will be given. Thank you for your understanding.
- [Departure Time May Be Adjusted] During peak tourist season or in special circumstances, the departure time of the itinerary may be advanced or delayed. The specific time will be based on the email notification sent the day before, so please prepare in advance.
- [Seating Arrangement Instructions] Seating for shared car tours is generally on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have special requirements, please make a note when booking, and we will do our best to coordinate, but the final arrangement will be subject to the guide's on-site dispatch.
- [Itinerary Adjustment Instructions] Due to Japan's strict control over the operating hours of commercial vehicles, the attractions, transportation, and停留时间 (stopover time) included in the itinerary will be flexibly arranged according to the actual situation on the day. In case of traffic jams, weather changes, or other special circumstances, the guide will reasonably adjust the order or reduce some attractions (time). Please cooperate.
- [No Mid-Trip Departure Instructions] The itinerary is a group tour activity, and you cannot leave the group midway or leave without authorization. If you choose to leave the group midway, the remaining itinerary will be considered voluntarily abandoned, and no refund will be given. You will be responsible for any risks or liabilities arising from leaving the group.
- [End Time for Reference Only] The return time period is the estimated arrival time. Due to the long travel time of the itinerary, the return arrival time may be affected by traffic or weather. It is recommended that you avoid arranging other activities on the day the itinerary ends. Our company will not be liable for any losses incurred due to delays.
Contact us
You might also like...
Kyoto Fushimi Inari Shrine Photography Experience
Kyoto Photography Tour (Yasaka Shrine, Yasaka Koshindo, Yasaka Pagoda, Kiyomizu-dera Temple)
Kyoto Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera One-Day Tour
Best of Kyoto & Nara: Kiyomizudera, Nara Park, Todaiji & Much More
Osaka Amazing Pass
Travel Photography Experience in Kyoto
Kyoto Nara Day Trip | Kiyomizu-dera Temple + Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine + Nara Park (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
Day Trip to Amanohashidate & Ine no Funaya & Miyama Thatched Village in the Sea of Kyoto (Departure from Osaka or Kyoto)
About the operator
Trending sights
FAQs
Explore more on Klook
Top attractions in Kyoto
- 1 Arashiyama
- 2 Fushimi Inari Taisha
- 3 Kiyomizudera Temple
- 4 Sanzen-in Temple
- 5 Kinkakuji Temple
- 6 Gion
- 7 Nishiki Market
- 8 Nijō Castle
- 9 Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
- 10 Fushimi Jikkokubune
- 11 Kyoto Station
- 12 Kyoto Imperial Palace
- 13 Pontocho
- 14 Kamo River
- 15 Toei Kyoto Studio Park
- 16 Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
- 17 Ninenzaka
- 18 Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
- 19 Kurama Hot Spring
- 20 Sanjusangen-do Temple




