Excursão de um dia a Amanohashidate e Ine Funaya em Quioto (opcional: trem Tango e rota Miyama)

The day before the tour, an email will be sent with meeting information. We gathered at Exit 2 of Nihonbashi in the morning, where tour leader Momo was waiting for tourists with a sign. Before arriving at each attraction, the tour leader also provided explanations in multiple languages. Around Amanohashidate (cable car) sandbar, the water was clear, and the scenery was tranquil and beautiful. Ine no Funaya (boat tour to feed seagulls & eagles) was a special experience suitable for both adults and children, though it was a pity that the boathouses could only be viewed from a distance on the boat. Miyama-cho thatched-roof village was a quiet village with not much to do other than appreciate the local charm. This trip involved longer travel times, so the itinerary was a bit tight, but there were opportunities to rest along the way. Arranging a day trip by tour bus during a free and easy trip in Osaka was truly a wise decision!

The most beautiful sights ever. Our guide was informative and helpful. Even though the time was limited, we still got to stop by 3 different sights with time for lunch designated. The cable car and cruise were absolutely worth it. The views were stunning from above and the cruise ride was amazing as well! Seagull feeding was fun and snacks are included!

Northern Kyoto is absolutely beautiful, and since it's difficult to reach on your own, a bus tour is very convenient. It's quite a distance, so it will take some time to get there, but you'll be able to visit three beautiful spots! This would be very challenging without a bus tour.

楽しいツアーで、ガイドも素晴らしかったです。ツアー前日の夜にツアー会社からメールが届き、集合場所の住所、車のナンバープレート、ツアーガイドの名前が明確に記載されており、集合場所までたどり着くのに大変役立ちました。ツアーガイドの高橋力さんは、場所の説明や、いつどこで何を見て、何を食べて、何を買うべきかについて親切なアドバイスをくれるなど、非常に気配りが行き届いていました。大阪エリアでの今後の旅行についてもヒントをくれるなど、努力を惜しみませんでした。このツアーに参加することを強くお勧めします。

Tour guide Mr. Takahashi Toshiki provided excellent and meticulous service, thumbs up! 👍 It's recommended to purchase the all-inclusive package (boat ticket & cable car, with free shrimp crackers). The tour guide mentioned that because it's a group activity, they initially only bought tickets for the meeting point, but an additional 2200 JPY ticket fee will be charged on the bus. Regarding the itinerary, we departed punctually at 7:20 AM, arrived at Amanohashidate at 9:30 AM, and stayed for 2 hours until 11:30 AM. This is enough time if you don't have lunch. We departed at 11:30 AM for Ine Funaya, took a 30-minute boat ride to feed seagulls at 12:30 PM, departed at 1:00 PM for Miyama (approximately two hours), arrived at Miyama at 2:55 PM, and gathered at 3:35 PM to return to Osaka. Only 40 minutes to explore Miyama is quite rushed. Those who wish to stay longer (or seniors with slower mobility) might need to consider this.

The bus departed quite punctually at 7:23 AM. Our driver's skill was excellent, with no sudden movements despite the long journey. The cable car trip was safe and refreshing, well worth the value. There wasn't much to see at the top of the mountain, but the food at the Desaru restaurant below was tasty and worthwhile. The boathouse cruise, feeding seagulls, was also fun, and some even fed the eagles 👍🏻👍🏻. We could also see numerous eagles nearby; we've never seen eagles so close before 😅. There wasn't much to see in Miyama today because it's their festive break. In fact, visiting during their snow season would be more beautiful.

1. When I first purchased this tour, I saw reviews from some people who said they didn't receive a notification email the day before, and others who said they waited a long time at the meeting point on the day of the tour but didn't see the guide. So, I was a bit worried before setting off. 2. On the day of the tour, December 27, 2025, our guide was Mr. Takahashi. The check-in time was set for 7:05 AM, and the guide would be shouting "Takahashi Amanohashidate Miyama" at Exit 2, so it was quite impossible to miss him. 3. We knew before this trip that the journey would be long, so many reviews mentioned spending most of the time in the car. If you do your research, you'll know how far these three major attractions are from downtown Osaka. Sitting in the car isn't bad; getting up early in the morning, you can just catch up on sleep during the ride. 4. Our guide was very kind. He would explain the attractions before we arrived and repeatedly emphasize the meeting times. At the end of the tour, he also shared his recommendations for food and some tourist spots to avoid being scammed by merchants, based on his more than twenty years of living in Osaka. We are very grateful for the guide's leadership today! 5. For those who haven't visited these three attractions, it's truly worthwhile to arrange a one-day car tour as part of your self-guided trip. It's genuinely beautiful and far from the city. I highly recommend everyone to spend some money to experience different scenery and allow yourself to relax and travel. Note: If you are traveling alone, don't worry about feeling stressed joining this tour, because your companions on the trip will become your photographers. If you are lucky enough to meet Mr. Takahashi, your journey will be perfect!

Our tour guide was so informative and strict, which honestly helped us enjoy the experience the right way and really appreciate the history. As a foreigner, it’s so moving to see the level of care and respect Japanese people have for their land !Kyoto left us in total awe. 🕊️ Would highly recommend this tour the icecream was the best so was the activities and views❤️

Amanohashidate fait vraiment honneur à son nom – « le pont vers le ciel ». S'étendant gracieusement sur les eaux bleues de la baie de Miyazu, ce banc de sable de 3,6 kilomètres bordé de milliers de pins donne l'impression de sortir d'un tableau. Que vous marchiez, fassiez du vélo ou l'observiez d'en haut, chaque angle offre un sentiment de calme et d'émerveillement. Depuis la colline sud, la vue depuis Amanohashidate View Land est à couper le souffle – le banc de sable apparaît comme un chemin flottant reliant le ciel et la mer. Les habitants disent de le regarder à l'envers entre vos jambes (matanozoki) pour le voir comme un « pont vers le ciel », et il est facile de comprendre pourquoi. Le pont tournant ajoute une touche charmante, tournant gracieusement pour laisser passer les bateaux, symbolisant le rythme doux de la vie ici. Une promenade en bateau rapide en dessous ajoute une étincelle d'excitation, offrant une nouvelle perspective de l'étendue couverte de pins et des montagnes environnantes.

I really enjoyed the trip. Our guide Eric seemed to find the best time, strategy, and location. We avoided the crowds, made it on time, and enjoyed most of the highlights. He made the trip pleasant and not pushy. Most importantly, he ensured everyone was contactable, so we felt safe and enjoyed our time. Highly recommended trip.