Excursão de um dia por Amanohashidate, a Veneza do Mar, Ine Boathouse e Miyama Kayabuki no Sato (partida de Osaka ou Kyoto)

The transportation to all three locations wasn't great, so I booked a tour. Everyone else seemed to be with companions, but since I was alone, I was able to sit next to our guide, Jackson. Being in the front seat, I had a great view of the scenery. 👍🏻 I think I was the only Korean person, and even though I can't speak English or Chinese at all, I had a wonderful trip. <For any Koreans who might be reading this, I'll share my itinerary in case it helps.> First, when you arrive and get off at Ine no Funaya, you enter a souvenir shop. You have about 10 minutes to buy anything you like and use the restroom. (The souvenir shop and the boat boarding area are next to each other.) ➡️ Take a boat, feed the seagulls, and enjoy the scenery. ➡️ Get off the boat and immediately board a bus to the "photo spot" where the Ine Funaya boathouses are clustered. (About 25 minutes of free time – enough for taking photos.) ➡️ Move to Amanohashidate. ➡️ You'll have about 110-120 minutes of free time. When you get off the bus, the guide will lead you to the lift or monorail boarding area. Enjoy your free time! (For reference, the bus drop-off point is near Chionji Temple and the red rotating bridge.) ➡️ Move to Miyama Village, followed by about 40 minutes of free time. The village is small, so there was plenty of time to take photos and buy souvenirs. // When I went, the weather at Ine no Funaya and Amanohashidate was fantastic – clear skies, cool breeze, and plenty of clouds. When we moved to Miyama Village, it drizzled a bit, but it stopped quickly, and the village enveloped in mist after the rain was incredibly atmospheric. The scenery was so unique and much different from what you see in pictures. ☺️ // And as I mentioned earlier, my tour guide was Jackson. Every time we moved and arrived at a new place, he would send a LINE message saying, 'Free time until [time] and come to [location],' so you can just copy that and put it into a translator. He also sent Google Maps links for the bus's location, so there's no need to worry. Jackson even shared snacks in between, and at the end, he gave out photo cards. I'm usually too lazy to leave reviews, but it was so good that I had to write this. 👍🏻 I was very satisfied. 👍🏻

Un día de viaje increíble y uno de los puntos culminantes de mi visita a Kioto. El pueblo de Ine era hermoso y el paseo en ferry donde alimentamos a las gaviotas fue muy divertido. Amanohashidate tenía vistas impresionantes, un pintoresco paseo en telesilla y aguas increíblemente azules. Las casas tradicionales con techo de paja de Miyama también fueron fascinantes de ver y ofrecieron una faceta completamente diferente de Japón. Un agradecimiento especial a nuestra guía, Amy, quien fue amable, organizada y se esforzó al máximo durante todo el día. Compartió información interesante, ayudó a tomar fotos, trajo bocadillos, escribió nuestros nombres en japonés y nos dio tarjetas de sellos de recuerdo, lo que hizo que la experiencia se sintiera muy personal. El tour tuvo una excelente relación calidad-precio considerando el transporte, la guía y la cantidad de lugares visitados. ¡Altamente recomendado para cualquiera que quiera explorar más allá de la ciudad de Kioto!

これは、私たちの日本旅行のハイライトの一つでした！伊根湾と天橋立へのツアーは、息をのむような景色と、各立ち寄り地を十分に楽しむ時間があり、信じられないほどよく組織されていました。どの場所も本当に美しく、一日中スムーズに進行しました。 しかし、この体験を本当に忘れられないものにしたのは、私たちのガイドであるエイミーでした。彼女は私たちが望みうる最高のツアーガイドでした。とても親切で、フレンドリーで、知識が豊富で、いつも喜んで助けてくれました。一日中興味深い事実を共有し、すべてを整理し、誰もが歓迎されていると感じさせてくれました。彼女のポジティブなエネルギーと温かい人柄が、旅行全体をさらに楽しいものにしてくれました。彼女は本当に素敵な人で、自分の仕事が好きなのがよくわかります。 京都からの日帰り旅行を探しているなら、このツアーをこれ以上お勧めすることはできません。素晴らしい目的地、優れた組織、そして素晴らしいガイド。エイミー、忘れられない一日をありがとう！

ツアーの前日にリモインダーと案内を受け取り、ツアーのWhatsAppグループに参加するよう求められます。集合場所は日本橋駅2番出口の外です。ロンドンバス周辺には他にも多くのツアーグループが集まるため、早めに到着し、ガイドが身につけている目印をよく探すようにしてください。私たちのツアーでは、ノックスとレックスという2人のツアーガイドが担当してくれました。彼らは非常に魅力的で、大阪、天橋立、伊根の舟屋、美山に関する日本の歴史の物語をシェアしてくれました。これは間違いなく今回の旅行のハイライトでした！一つアドバイスしたいのは、事前に朝食をしっかりと済ませておくこと、そして観光中に昼食をとる時間がなくなった場合に備えて軽食をいくつか持参することです。天橋立は長めの滞在時間が確保される唯一の場所なので、そこで食事をとる計画を立ててください。私たちは、ツアーガイドに伊根の観光遊覧船と天橋立のリフトのチケットを手配してもらいました。美山ではぜひ牛乳とミルクプリンを味わってみてください！

Many thanks to our tour guide John and the two drivers on July 28th! During the trip, John thoughtfully shared the pick-up locations, times, and maps for each stop via WhatsApp, which was both convenient and reassuring for tourists. At each attraction, he meticulously introduced the local history and characteristics. The scenery at all the places we visited was incredibly beautiful: first, we took an Ine Bay boat tour, admiring the captivating Ine Funaya boathouses that looked like paintings; then, we headed to Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most scenic views; finally, we were fortunate to encounter the enchanting, mist-shrouded Miyama thatched-roof village, which felt like a fairyland. Every spot was well worth spending a full day exploring and appreciating. On the winding mountain roads back, John even thoughtfully gave each tourist a small gift of refreshing Miyama milk. It was truly a lot of hard work! We are very grateful to such a meticulous and professional guide, John, and highly recommend this tour!

We had an amazing experience, and a huge part of that was thanks to our wonderful tour guide, Tina! She was friendly, knowledgeable, organized, and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the trip. The destinations were absolutely breathtaking. Ine Funaya was peaceful and picturesque, with its unique waterfront boathouses creating a charming atmosphere unlike anywhere else. Amanohashidate truly lived up to its reputation as one of Japan’s most scenic views. The panoramic scenery was stunning, and the experience of seeing the famous “bridge to heaven” was unforgettable. Finally, Miyama was a beautiful glimpse into traditional rural Japan. Overall, this tour exceeded our expectations. Every destination offered something unique, and Tina made the entire journey informative, fun, and stress-free. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the beauty and culture of Kyoto’s countryside. Thank you, Tina, for making our trip so memorable!

Our guide, Steven, was excellent and patient. He was effectively bilingual (English and Chinese) and we enjoyed his introduction to the various places of attraction. He also treated the tour members to Japanese sweet snacks, the number one ranked milk in Kansai, and an Amanohashidate postcard for our keepsake. Although the travel time to the first attraction took 2.5 hours, it was still worth visiting Ine Bay and Amanohashidate – they were also less crowded. Highly recommend this day trip for those staying in Osaka!

This tour was a highlight of our time in Kyoto. Our tour guide Laura was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Amanohashidate had amazing views; we loved the chairlift both up and down. The fishing village was a delight, and the seagulls were definitely entertaining. Miyama was extremely interesting and fascinating. I would highly recommend adding this tour to your list. Hopefully, you will get lucky and have Laura as your tour guide.

This itinerary was very intense but rich in discoveries. The landscapes were incredible and particularly worth the detour. John, our guide, was friendly and shared a lot of information about the different places we visited in English and Chinese. Many thanks again to him for the complimentary carton of milk from Miyama at the end of the excursion. This gift was much appreciated. I recommend this itinerary!

Great tour experience with Frederick! We visited all of the beautiful places- even included 1 additional one (Fishing village itself) during the tour. Frederick is very energetic, kind, fun, and informative. The van that we used were comfortable and the driver was great too. Totally recommended!