Kyoto Miyama Winter Lantern Festival Illumination & Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Boat Tour One-Day Trip

This day trip exceeded all expectations! Special thanks to our guide, Mr. Takayama, whose dedication and responsibility allowed us to enjoy the beautiful scenery despite the harsh weather. It was snowing heavily that day, and Mr. Takayama was concerned about the boat schedule being affected. He specifically contacted the crew in advance to coordinate the time, ensuring we were able to board the Ine Bay sightseeing boat smoothly. He also accurately managed the time for the subsequent Amanohashidate and Miyama itineraries, allowing us to avoid the risk of roads being closed due to snow and arrive at each attraction on time. • Ine Boathouses: Feeding the seagulls and eagles in the snow was incredibly impressive. Although the weather was cold, the sight of the birds surrounding the boat was full of life. A friendly reminder: those who are afraid of birds should stay on the first floor; the birds on the second floor are very spectacular (and enthusiastic). • Amanohashidate: The snow scene, covered in silver, was as beautiful as a painting and completely worth the trip. • Miyama Thatched Village: The luckiest thing this time was catching the winter light-up, a limited-time beauty that took our breath away. The combination of a professional guide and stunning snow scenery made us feel warm inside, even in the cold weather. Highly recommended!

The day trip was truly unforgettable! We went to Amanohashidate and Ine Funaya to feed the seagulls, experiencing the beauty of nature. Afterward, we arrived at Miyama, and although the weather was freezing, the snow-covered scenery was absolutely enchanting. During the Miyama Snow Lantern Festival lighting, the lights were brilliant, as if we were in a dream, illuminating the cold winter. It's worth mentioning that Mr. Ba, a staff member, shared some very interesting snippets of Japanese life, giving me a deeper understanding of the culture here. His attentiveness and dedication made the whole trip even more enjoyable. Finally, seeing the snow was so wonderful, like a fairytale world. This trip not only allowed me to enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also brought back a wealth of memories, and I hope to have the opportunity to come again in the future!

A fantastic trip! 1. Rode the chairlift to the mountaintop and took photos at Amanohashidate. The scenery was beautiful. Someone helped take photos and printed them out directly for 1500 yen per photo, but the time was a bit tight. 2. Took a boat ride in Ine to feed the seagulls. It was a bit scary at first, and eagles would come and snatch the food, but it was a lot of fun later on. Everyone was screaming and feeding the birds at the same time, and the 20 minutes passed quickly. 3. Miyama illumination, it was super cold with snow. It only happens five days a year, so we were very lucky. It was a pretty fun experience. You can take photos, but it was super, super cold. My hands almost froze because I didn't bring gloves. Our leader, Mr. Ba, did a great job leading the team. He shared some Japanese culture on the bus, as well as his observations and experiences as a foreigner living in Japan, which was very interesting. He also shared information about drugstores and some good Japanese products and restaurants that he recommended. Overall, it was a very enjoyable trip. Please tip him!

I highly recommend this day tour. The scenery is beautiful, especially the My Son Sanctuary lighting, which is only held for a few days in January. I was lucky enough to participate ❤️. Special thanks to the tour guide, Hua Hua. He always reminds us to buckle our seatbelts for safety on the bus, which is very thoughtful. He manages the time very well, so the trip doesn't feel too rushed, and he also recommends some special local products. He sings on the bus, creating a happy atmosphere and adding color to the trip 🥰👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Also, his kind smile 😀. I also want to thank the driver, Mr. Li, for his excellent driving skills, which made us feel very relaxed when resting in the car. I hope to join Klook again next time and be led by Hua Hua 🙏🏻

So lucky to have encountered a day with heavy snowfall, as beautiful as Hokkaido! Amanohashidate Amusement Park is truly super incredibly beautiful~~ I recommend taking the single-person chairlift, being suspended in the air with snowflakes fluttering around, and looking at the vast expanse of white in the distance, it's truly moving! Ine no Funaya (boat houses), although the tour was canceled due to heavy snow, it allowed us to get closer to the seagulls, which was a rare and special experience in itself! Special thanks to our guide, Xiao Sun, for still taking us to see the snow-covered boat houses~ This is a once-in-a-century beauty~~ The only regret is that we couldn't go to the Miyama illumination due to the blizzard closing the roads. Instead, we went to the Botanical Garden light cycles, with tickets paid for by Klook, which was very considerate. I really thank them for being so responsible and making our tour fun and relaxing~ Thank you very much ♪♪

Our trip on January 22nd encountered a massive cold wave. The tour guide was very kind and detailed, carefully taking care of each member in the heavy snow. They even prepared Salonpas for a member who unfortunately sprained their ankle for emergency treatment. After leaving Amanohashidate, we encountered another chartered car broken down on a mountain road, and they even helped push the car so our trip wouldn't be delayed too long. Although the road was closed due to the heavy snow and the boat didn't operate, and we didn't get to see the Miyama illumination, the company arranged an alternative special botanical garden light show at the Kyoto Botanical Garden, and we returned to Kyoto safely. I give it a hundred points! 💯

Since the locations are really quite far, a one-day tour with a chartered car can really save you the hassle of transportation. We were lucky enough to encounter rare snow accumulation after a heavy snowfall, and the weather was clear, which was really beautiful. The tour guide, Xiao Xie, was very attentive and considerate. He introduced the attractions at appropriate times, but didn't talk too much to disturb our rest on the journey. Also, that day we happened to encounter a highway closure due to excessive snow accumulation from the previous day's heavy snowfall. Xiao Xie was able to adjust the itinerary on the fly, making the journey very smooth. Highly recommended!

Overall, this is the cheapest and concenient way to go to Miyama and the other tour locations. Our tour guide Eric was also one of the best and efficiently ran/guided the trip. The highlight of this trip for us was the Amanoashidate, would have loved to spend more time there. Miyama winter light festival was kinda meh, yes the views were great but without the snow - the magic is not really there. This is a tour which is ok to do once in your life.

Today was a wonderful day. I saw the snow falling under the sunlight at Amanohashidate, the Ine boathouses in the heavy snow, and the cuteness of the seagulls flying. Most importantly, the snow-covered Miyama Village light-up didn't disappoint. The most important thing was the addition of the tour leader "Hua Hua's" singing and literary poetry, and his hearty laughter added to the pleasant mood during the boring time on the bus. A great tour leader, I hope I will have the opportunity to meet again next time I come to Japan. A great "Hua Hua" 👍👍👍👍

Although we didn't see the light-up event this time due to heavy snow, the arrangements made by our guide Abu were very well done, and he worked hard to coordinate the itinerary so that we could take a boat. He also changed the itinerary to the limited-time botanical garden light show and generously didn't charge the difference. The entire itinerary arrangement and coordination were very thoughtful. Highly recommended!