Day Trip to Amanohashidate & Ine no Funaya & Miyama Thatched Village in the Sea of Kyoto (Departure from Osaka or Kyoto)

The transportation to all three locations wasn't great, so I booked a tour. It seemed like everyone else was with companions, but since I was alone, I was able to sit next to our guide, Jackson. Being in the front seat gave me a great view of the scenery.👍🏻 I think I was the only Korean person on the tour, and even though I can't speak English or Chinese, I had a wonderful time. <For any Koreans who might see this, I'm sharing my itinerary in case it helps.> First, when you arrive at Ine no Funaya and get off, you'll go into the souvenir shop. You'll have about 10 minutes to quickly buy anything you want and use the restroom. (The souvenir shop and the boat boarding area are right next to each other.) ➡️ Take the boat, feed the seagulls, and enjoy the scenery. ➡️ Get off the boat and immediately board the bus to the "photo spot" where the Ine Funaya boathouses are clustered (about 25 minutes of free time – plenty of time for photos). ➡️ Head to Amanohashidate. ➡️ You'll have about 110-120 minutes of free time. When you get off the bus, the guide will lead you to the lift or monorail boarding area. Enjoy your free time! (For reference, the bus drop-off point is near Chionji Temple and the red rotating bridge.) ➡️ After moving to Miyama Village, you'll have about 40 minutes of free time. The village is small, so there was plenty of time to take photos and buy souvenirs. // When I went, the weather at Ine no Funaya and Amanohashidate was fantastic, with clear skies, a cool breeze, and lots of clouds. When we moved to Miyama Village, it drizzled a bit, but it stopped quickly, and the village, enveloped in fog after the rain, was incredibly picturesque. The scenery was so unique and much different from what I saw in pictures.☺️ // And, as I mentioned earlier, my tour guide was Jackson. Every time we moved and arrived at a new location, he would send a message via LINE saying, 'Free time is until [time], please come to [location],' so you can just copy that and put it into a translator. He also sent Google Maps links for the bus's location, so don't worry! Jackson also shared snacks with us in between, and at the end, he even gave us a photo card. I'm usually too lazy to leave reviews, but it was so good that I had to write this. 👍🏻I was very satisfied.👍🏻

Amazing day trip and one of the highlights of my Kyoto visit! Ine Village was beautiful and the ferry ride where we fed the seagulls was so much fun. Amanohashidate had stunning views, a scenic chairlift ride, and incredibly blue water. Miyama’s traditional thatched-roof houses were also fascinating to see and offered a completely different side of Japan. A special thanks to our guide, Amy, who was friendly, organized, and went above and beyond throughout the day. She shared interesting information, helped take photos, brought snacks, wrote our names in Japanese, and gave us souvenir stamp cards, which made the experience feel very personal. The tour was excellent value for money considering transportation, guiding, and the number of places covered. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to explore beyond Kyoto city!

What a magnificent day! We are still talking about this wonderful trip. Our guide, Laura, was absolutely fantastic! She was very articulate, knowledgeable, and shared lovely and interesting stories about each place we visited. She really made the whole experience extra special. The trip was perfectly organised from start to finish. Everything went smoothly, and we had plenty of time to explore and enjoy each location without ever feeling rushed. Ending the day with a boat trip was the perfect finishing touch! Our bus driver was also wonderful—very friendly and professional, and we felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. If you’re looking to visit somewhere different and have a truly memorable experience, this trip is an absolute must! Thank you so much, Laura and the whole team. We had the best time and will remember this beautiful day for a long time! ❤️

This was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Japan! The tour to Ine Bay and Amanohashidate was incredibly well organised, with breathtaking scenery and plenty of time to enjoy each stop. Every location was absolutely beautiful, and the whole day ran smoothly from start to finish. What truly made this experience unforgettable, though, was our guide, Amy. She was genuinely the best tour guide we could have asked for—so kind, friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to help. She shared interesting facts throughout the day, kept everything organised, and made everyone feel welcome. Her positive energy and warm personality made the entire trip even more enjoyable. She is an absolute sweetheart and someone who clearly loves what she does. If you’re looking for a day trip from Kyoto, I couldn’t recommend this tour more. Amazing destinations, excellent organisation, and an outstanding guide. Thank you, Amy, for making such a memorable day!

I received my reminder and instructions the day before the tour and you are requested to join the WhatsApp group for the tour. We meet outside the Nippombashi Station Exit 2. A lot of other tour groups as gather there to London buses so make sure you arrive early enough and keep your eyes peeled for whatever marker they are wearing/carrying. For our tour we had two tour guides, Nox and Rex. They were engaging and shared stories of Japan’s history of Osaka, Amanohashidate, Ine fishing village, and Miyama. This was definitely the highlight of our trip! One tip I would like to share is, make sure you eat breakfast beforehand and also bring a few snacks in case you end up not having time to eat lunch while exploring. Plan to eat in Amanohashidate, because that’s the only place where you’ll have extended time. We opted to have our tour guides purchase tickets for the Ine sightseeing boat tour as well as the chairlift in Amanohashidate. Get the milk and milk pudding in Miyama!

Many thanks to our tour guide John and the two drivers on July 28th! Throughout the trip, John was incredibly thoughtful, sharing the pick-up locations and times for each stop via WhatsApp, complete with maps. This made things very convenient and reassuring for us tourists. At each attraction, he meticulously introduced the local history and unique features. The scenery at all the places we visited was absolutely beautiful: first, we took a boat cruise in Ine Bay, admiring the captivating Ine Funaya boathouses, which looked like they were straight out of a painting. Next, we visited Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most scenic views. Finally, we were fortunate enough to encounter the misty, fairytale-like Miyama thatched-roof village. Each spot was truly worth spending an entire day exploring and appreciating. On the winding mountain roads back, John thoughtfully handed out refreshing Miyama milk as a small gift to each tourist. He truly went above and beyond! We are so grateful for such a meticulous and professional guide like John, and we highly recommend this tour!

We had an amazing experience, and a huge part of that was thanks to our wonderful tour guide, Tina! She was friendly, knowledgeable, organized, and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the trip. The destinations were absolutely breathtaking. Ine Funaya was peaceful and picturesque, with its unique waterfront boathouses creating a charming atmosphere unlike anywhere else. Amanohashidate truly lived up to its reputation as one of Japan’s most scenic views. The panoramic scenery was stunning, and the experience of seeing the famous “bridge to heaven” was unforgettable. Finally, Miyama was a beautiful glimpse into traditional rural Japan. Overall, this tour exceeded our expectations. Every destination offered something unique, and Tina made the entire journey informative, fun, and stress-free. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the beauty and culture of Kyoto’s countryside. Thank you, Tina, for making our trip so memorable!

Our guide, Steven was excellent and patient. He was effectively bilingual (English and Chinese) and we enjoyed his introduction of the various places of attraction. He also treated the tour members Japanese sweet snacks, ranked no. 1 milk in Kansai and Amanohashidate postcard for our keepsake. Although the travelling time took 2.5 hours to the first place of attraction, it was stil worth visiting Ine Bay and Amanohashidate - they were also less crowded. Highly recommend this day trip for those staying in Osaka!

This tour was a highlight of our time in Kyoto. our tour guide Laura was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Amanahashidatr had amazing views, we loved the chair lift both up and down. The fishing village was a delight and the seagulls were definitely entertaining. Miyama was extremely interesting and fascinating. I would highly recommend adding this tour to your list. Hopefully you will get lucky and have Laura as your tour guide.

This itinerary was very intense but full of discoveries. The landscapes were incredible and particularly worth seeing. John, our guide, was friendly and shared a lot of information about the different places we visited in both English and Chinese. Many thanks again to him for the complimentary carton of milk from Miyama at the end of the excursion. This gift was much appreciated. I highly recommend this itinerary!