Things to do in Funaya

Amy (Happy Bunny🐇) is a wonderful tour guide. She is dedicated to making sure everyone has a great time. Her communication and instructions were clear, and she gave us plenty of time to explore on our own. She also shared her valuable knowledge about each destination, which greatly enriched our experience. Thank you!

I was truly impressed with this trip. Every place we visited was absolutely beautiful. The guide took great care of us and gave us enough time at each destination to fully enjoy and soak in the atmosphere. The travel time between each stop was just right, and I loved every destination along the way. I would definitely love to come back and take this trip again!

Our tour guide was Mr. Gu Wenji. This was my first time joining a one-day tour like this, and it was a great experience. There was no hard selling, just a heartfelt sharing of local Japanese culture. Mr. Gu is very impressive; he speaks multiple languages. When giving explanations, he would repeat them in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese, so there was no need to worry about not understanding. I also want to give a special shout-out because the night before, I accidentally left my power bank at a restaurant. Since I don't speak Japanese and didn't have a Japanese phone card, I couldn't call them back. So, I asked Mr. Gu for help, and he was more than happy to assist. He even told me that if I encountered any difficulties in Osaka in the following days, I could contact him. Hearing that was truly heartwarming! If I have the chance to join another tour, I would hope Mr. Gu could be our guide again.

GREAT TOUR! lead by tour guide that can converse in eng chinese and japanese! well versed. the tour journey was definitely worth it. bus ride was 4 hours to and fro. the views were scenic and we get to feed seagulls!

We’re so glad we decided to book our group tour with GoGoDay! From start to finish, everything was very well organised, making our trip smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. A special thank you to our wonderful tour guide, Lui, who was incredibly accommodating, friendly, and helpful throughout the trip. We really appreciated how Lui shared interesting historical and cultural background at every place we visited. Overall, we had a fantastic experience with GoGoDay and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a well-organised, enjoyable, and memorable group tour.

Maggie has been an excellent tour guide! This was my first time booking a group tour and I was hesitant at first but I’m glad I did. The tour was paced well, I did not feel rushed and I honestly felt that the alloted time for each location was sufficient enough to get a feel and have fun on each places. We were in Ine Bay from 1015H-1055H, which includes the boat ride. A tip that I would give if you’re not into feeding seagulls is to skip the boat ride and just explore the Ine bay/ boathouses by foot. Next stop was Amanohashidate and we were there for 2hrs, then last stop was the Miyama thatched village which was phenomenal. Make sure to try their milk!! 🫶🏼

Thanks to our guide, Seo Geum-bong, I made some wonderful memories. Besides me, there were a few other solo travelers, and the guide diligently took photos for all of us at the photo spots. I'm truly grateful. Now, to the main point: The time spent at Amanohashidate might feel quite long, but if you're planning to visit the observatory on the opposite side of View Land, you'll need to hurry a bit. I think a bicycle is probably the best way to get to the other side. I walked there and took a boat back, but walking took up so much time that I couldn't fully enjoy View Land. (Bicycle 500 yen / One-way boat 800 yen) Nevertheless, the moments I enjoyed the views from the chairlifts at both observatories are unforgettable. The chairlifts at both observatories take over 10 minutes for a round trip, and since it's a single-person system, it's great for slowly enjoying the view. (View Land lift 1000 yen / Opposite observatory lift 800 yen) View Land has overwhelmingly more tourists compared to the opposite observatory. Moving on to Ine, the given time is quite tight. It's a continuous spectacle of the Ine Funaya, so take lots of photos and soak it all in with your eyes. Thanks to the guide, I was able to capture some great photos. I'm sure everyone chooses this tour because of its hard-to-reach location. That's right. Due to its location, this tour involves a lot of bus travel. However, there are no regrets, and the satisfaction is overwhelming. Originally, I traveled with my family, but since I was the only one who wanted to visit these two places, I stayed in Japan for two extra nights alone. (My family found the distance burdensome.) I'll boast about it to my family and probably revisit with them next time. Despite the rain forecast, I pushed through with the tour, feeling a bit resigned. Fortunately, it only drizzled a few drops and didn't rain at all. Even if it had rained, I think I would have enjoyed it just the same. Perhaps a rainy Ine would have been even more beautiful? Finally, and most importantly, traveling with Guide Seo Geum-bong will make your trip even more enjoyable. He is trustworthy, fun, and above all, kind. Thank you!

Last time, I visited Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, so this time I went to places I hadn't seen before. It was just before a long holiday, so there weren't many people, and it was wonderfully peaceful and quiet! When you actually see it, it's not so much 'Wow, that's amazing!' but rather beautiful scenery, the path you walk while admiring that scenery, various photos taken at photo spots, and an unexpected seagull zoo feeding (making eye contact with seagulls and hawks). I didn't have high expectations, but it was fun! The only downside is that the travel time is a bit long if you depart from Osaka! However, our guide, MICA, explained many things about Japan so well and took such beautiful photos that I even changed my KakaoTalk profile picture for the first time in a while! 😄

Richard the tour guide was helpful and responsive. The tour included beautiful views in Amanohashidate. Chairlift and Sky Cycle were a surreal experience at Amanohashidate Viewland. Boat ride was a fun experience feeding the Seagulls and Kites at Ine Bay.