Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat tours

The views in ine and amanoshidate are breath taking!! It makes me want to come back and see more of japan and experience their culture. However, the assigned tour guide on our trip was not that informative and entertainingunlike other tour guides. She just gave us instructions through pictures which is good but she just does not elaborate more on the historical aspect of the place we’ve gone.

(1) Itinerary 1: The Tango Railway Sea Train offers a charming experience with its old-fashioned train cars. The scenery along the way is a delightful mix of mountains and seascapes. The retro interior of the carriages was a great treat for someone who loves nostalgic ambiance like me 😎. Our guide, Joe, provided clear explanations of the itinerary and helped us understand the local culture and history. (2) Itinerary 2: Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most scenic views. The cable car ride up the mountain was very comfortable, and the views from the top were stunning. However, be sure to bring an umbrella as it can get very hot in the summer, making the viewing experience more pleasant 😁. The guide also helped everyone take photos along the way, capturing memorable moments of the trip. (3) Itinerary 3: Ine no Funaya (boat houses). Viewing the boat houses from the sea was enjoyable. The sea was calm, making the boat ride very comfortable and not causing any dizziness. The seagull feeding experience was also a lot of fun. The boat also has an indoor cabin with air conditioning, so you don't have to worry about the temperature being too high. The scenery you can capture on the boat includes the boat houses and seagulls; please refer to the attached photos. A major highlight is that after the boat trip, you can also walk around the boat houses and quietly admire the old boat houses that have been preserved for many years. Conclusion: The meeting point for the trip was easy to find, and the time spent at each attraction was just right. There were also many restaurants to choose from at the lunch stop (Amanohashidate). I highly recommend this trip to travelers who enjoy scenic views and want to take a walk in the countryside. Our guide, Joe, provided interesting explanations, and the driver had excellent driving skills. I felt like sleeping as soon as I got on the bus 😴, allowing me to rest well. But remember to go to bed early the day before the trip so you can make the 7:20 AM departure from Dotonbori's Kani Doraku East Store.

Great experience! Our guide Locke was professional, kind and very informative about the tour. The bus was comfortable, there is storage avaiable above the seats and also they take suitcases, from what I saw. They store it in the space under the bus. You have 2 and a half hours of free time at Amanohashidate and then Ine no Funaya is about 30 mins free time after the boat tour. I suggest paying for both within the package as it's easier instead of purchasing the boat tour separately. My suggestion for Ine no Funaya after the tour is to go to the tourist info centre to get the stamp, goshuin stamp and information packages about the location. Then quickly get ice cream or buy to see the view from a small boat house about 2 mins walk from the tourist info centre. The guides will take photos of you, if you ask. They do stay stationed close to the tour bus so if you do get lost. Just walk to the bus and you'll see them waiting for everyone. Use restrooms when avaiable. Overall loved it!

Our driver and guide, Mr. Zhang Yong, provided comprehensive and attentive service throughout the trip. He's very familiar with the road conditions and kept to the schedule at each attraction with great precision. We'll definitely book again next time.

Lovely place with nice view! It is convenient to travel by klook coach, having two drop-off points also enables us to have a flexible tour plan. All spots, the park, the boat trip and the village, are all worth visiting. The tour guide can fluent speak Chinese, Japanese and Korean, yet he is not passionate and kind of boring. He explained the history of places with monotone, which is the only defect of the trip.

Our group had 11 people, so we were assigned what looked like a 10-seater vehicle. However, my family of four was placed in the very back row (the area for luggage, but with chairs set up for seating). Because the journey was long, the seats were uncomfortable, and we ended up with sore backs and discomfort throughout the day. This was not okay. The itinerary involved visiting three locations in one day, with long travel times. We only had 30 minutes at Miyama, and I suggest removing it from the itinerary as the quality of the visit was poor. Ine no Funaya and Amanohashidate were excellent and well worth the visit. Our tour guide, Mr. Sun, was very knowledgeable, even explaining the history and geography, and he also helped us take great photos!

The Kyoto tour from Osaka was well-paced. The driver was professional and safe, and the tour guide was friendly and very thoughtful. The only downside was the average food at the restaurant. Overall, it was a great experience. I recommend it to anyone who wants to visit Amanohashidate, Ine Bay, and the thatched-roof houses!

Amanohashidate was just okay for me. The ski lift was closed, probably due to the weather. The Miyama snow lanterns... there wasn't any snow left when we went. The highlight of this tour was the Ine Fishing Village. I had fun feeding the seagulls.