2027 Winter Limited: Miyama Yukitouro Illumination & Mochi Pounding Experience | Amanohashidate / Ine Funaya Boat Cruise Day Tour (Departing from Osaka)
- Limited time in winter! Visit the most dreamy snow scenery route in northern Kyoto, and experience the magical combination of sea, snow, and lights in a single day.
- Step into the Miyama thatched village and enjoy the Snow Lantern Corridor illumination event—thousands of snow lanterns light up the thatched houses, just like a fairy tale world.
- Climb up to the Amanohashidate Viewland, overlook the silvery-white sandbar as one of Japan's three most scenic views, and experience the tranquil beauty of winter in Kyoto.
- Ine Bay cruise experience: enjoy the century-old Funaya boathouses from the sea and experience the purest winter scenery of the fishing village.
- Departing from Osaka, the bus goes directly to Kyoto's snow country secret realm without transfers, easily enjoying the limited beauty of Kyoto's winter.
What to expect
Depart from Osaka and embark on a limited-time winter Kyoto snowscape day tour, traveling through the Sea of Japan and the snowy wonderland in one day!
First stop: Ine Boathouses & Ine Bay Cruise Arrive at 【Ine】, a historic seaside fishing village with centuries of history. Rows of boathouses line the bay, a unique Japanese seaside dwelling. Take the 【Ine Bay Cruise】 to admire the traditional appearance of the boathouses from the sea and feel the winter sea breeze and the tranquil fishing village atmosphere. If you are lucky, you can see seagulls flying alongside the boat, adding a poetic touch to your winter journey.
Second stop: Amanohashidate (One of the Three Scenic Views of Japan) 【Amanohashidate】, known as one of the “Three Scenic Views of Japan,” offers a stunning view of the snow-covered sandbar from the observation deck. In winter, the snow covers the pine forest, and the blue sea and silver-white land create a dreamlike picture that will make you want to stay longer.
Third stop: Miyama Kayabuki no Sato・Snow Lantern Illumination In the evening, visit 【Miyama Kayabuki no Sato】, “Kyoto’s Shirakawa-go.” Dozens of thatched-roof houses in the village sparkle with soft lights in the snow. A limited-time winter 【Snow Lantern Illumination Event】 is specially arranged. When night falls, thousands of lights illuminate the snowy night, as if you are in a fairy tale world. Comfortable bus round trip from Osaka/Kyoto departure point, no need to transfer on your own. In one day, experience the winter romance of Kyoto, where the sea and snow, ancient villages and light and shadow intertwine. ※Local snowfall and snow accumulation conditions vary depending on the climate. Once the tour is confirmed, it will depart as scheduled and will not be cancelled due to insufficient snowfall or snow accumulation. Thank you for your understanding.
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Reviews
Thank you to our tour guide Yuki for leading us on this trip. Even though the highway was closed due to heavy snow during the trip to Ine no Funaya, and we had to take a detour, which made the drive longer than usual, the tour guide and driver arranged the time well, allowing everyone enough time to visit all three places. Although it was very cold when it snowed, the scenery was beautiful, and I enjoyed participating in this day tour very much.
Tour was okay especially it was a small group. Also, our guide was accommodating. Highly recommend this tour so you can explore these places.
The itinerary schedule was very accurate, and the tour guide, Liu Hua, provided clear introductions to the attractions. The itinerary experience was good and worth recommending. 👍👍👍
The meeting location was convenient and easy to find, and the tour guide was very professional! I recommend buying pudding to eat at each attraction, as each attraction's pudding has a different flavor!
Everything was great, and the tour guide was very professional, but the weather was terrible, and the itinerary was severely delayed. The most important My Son Sanctuary was closed due to a blizzard warning and canceled outright, so I'll just have to go next year.
The weather was great the day we went, and our guide, Hu Peng, was very detailed and humorous in his explanations. I hope to have the opportunity to participate again next time.
Good to know
Purchase Notice | Important Reminder: Please Read Carefully
【Pre-Departure Information】
- Please be on time for the meeting: If you are unable to participate in the tour due to personal reasons (such as being late, getting lost, or feeling unwell), you will not be refunded. Please note that no refunds will be provided.
- This tour is a fixed-route group tour, and you will be sharing transportation with other passengers throughout the journey. Parking is not allowed at will outside of attractions.
- Depending on the number of participants on the day, a smaller vehicle model with a driver-guide may be used. Please cooperate with the staff's arrangements throughout the tour (in the case of a smaller vehicle, you will enjoy a more flexible itinerary pace. The driver will focus on driving, and the explanation content will be relatively brief).
- Each person can bring one piece of luggage for free. For extra luggage, you can pay the driver-guide JPY 2,000/piece on-site. Please be sure to make a note when placing your order. If you do not inform us in advance, the tour guide has the right to refuse you to board the vehicle and the tour fee will not be refunded.
- Registration for seniors over 70 years old and pregnant women: Please request and sign a disclaimer agreement from the staff email jingyu12333@163.com no later than one day before departure, and return it to us after signing to ensure travel safety.
【During the Trip】
- The stop time at each attraction has been optimally designed. Please strictly adhere to the time to avoid affecting the overall itinerary.
- The itinerary may be adjusted due to force majeure factors such as traffic, weather, and crowds. We are unable to offer refunds or compensation for delays or partial itinerary changes. Thank you for your understanding of the uncertainties of the journey.
- Traffic congestion may occur during holidays and peak periods. The tour guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary depending on the situation. Please be mentally prepared and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
- In order to maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, please do not eat or drink in the car. If any stains or damage are caused, cleaning fees will be charged according to local standards. Please work together to create a comfortable riding environment.
- If you leave the group on your own or leave the team midway after the trip starts, it will be regarded as automatically giving up the service, and no refund will be given. (You will be responsible for your own safety during the period of leaving the group)
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