Funaya tours

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!

(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.

Recommended tour guide Zheng Chengjun If you are planning to travel, I strongly recommend tour guide Zheng Chengjun. His professionalism and enthusiastic service made our journey more secure and enjoyable. Tour guide Zheng not only has a deep understanding of the local culture and history, but also can communicate fluently in Mandarin and Korean, ensuring that every tourist can easily understand the itinerary and attraction introductions. His sense of humor and affinity make the atmosphere of the entire team relaxed and pleasant, and everyone can enjoy the fun of traveling under his leadership. Whether it is a detailed explanation of the attractions or a recommendation of local food, tour guide Zheng behaves very professionally. He always patiently answers our various questions, making us feel his love for work and his care for tourists. In short, choose tour guide Zheng Chengjun, you will definitely have an unforgettable and enjoyable travel experience!

this experience was truly magical. I have senior parents and they had fun with this experience. we rode the chair lift, fed seagulls, and blessed with an amazing view. the food in the area was also good, will definitely want to go here on a colder season.

This was such an amazing day! The ropeway was really fun and once you arrive at the top the view are AMAZING! Once your done there are so many things to do in Amanohashidate. eat lunch at the restaurants with beautiful views, go to the beach, see the shrine. Then after a short trip you get on the boat for feeding seagulls (and hawks). Really cool experience as well. After that you go to Ine. A pretty and quiet town where you can take a walk. our whole day Jay was our guide. Such a nice guy with a good sense of humor.

The weather made the day perfect! It was a well-organized course that I would have had difficulty arranging on my own. However, we were the only Koreans, so a Korean guide wasn't assigned without prior notice, and we only received guidance in English, Chinese, and Japanese. Fortunately, I can speak Japanese, so it was fine. lol. But I'm so grateful for the kindness of the guide! And thankful for the bus with the super-strong AC; otherwise, I would have been cooked. The weather and scenery really did all the work. Every place we took pictures was like a postcard. It was so, so good!

I bet this would be perfect during Winter, Fall, and Spring. Summer is just way too hot to stroll around. Nevertheless, the experience was enjoyable. Our guide, Mr. Takahashi, is the best guide you could hope for. He really paid attention to the welfare of the tourists. I will do this tour again in the fall; when the foliage appears, it will be magical.

LIU is friendly and humorous, a great tour guide. If there is a chance, I will bring my family to participate. Even if it is a free trip, it saves the trouble of driving by myself. It is very convenient. Every attraction is reached and introduced clearly. It is a good experience to do a little homework by yourself.