Ine Bay, located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, is renowned for its picturesque scenery and sightseeing tour boats which leisurely help tourists explore this unique part of the country. The bay is part of the Ine-cho town, situated on the Tango Peninsula in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture, approximately 15 kilometers away from Amanohashidate.
The most distinctive feature of Ine Bay is the row of traditional boathouses, known as “funaya,” built along the water’s edge. There are hundreds of these funaya houses built along the Ine bay, each with their own unique character and architecture.
These funaya structures serve a dual purpose as both living quarters for local fishermen and boat garages for their fishing boats. The architecture is fascinating, with the first floor typically used for boat storage and the second floor serving as living space. The design helps protect the boats from the harsh sea conditions while being easily accessible for launching.
Visitors to Ine Bay can take boat tours to explore the scenic beauty of the bay and the charming fishing village. The tours often include a close-up view of the funaya, allowing visitors to appreciate the unique architectural style. Tours last for approximately 25 minutes, departing every 30 minutes,
Ine bay is mostly a fishing community, and as such, there is not much else to do locally, and very few places to stay nearby.
Hours and Admission - Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat
- Hours: 9:00am-4:30pm
- 1000JPY
- Closed: Days with very poor weather conditions
- Official Website
Accessing Ine Bay
Buses operate to Ine from Amanohashidate station every hour, taking one hour to arrive at Ine Bay cruise ship pier, where you can board the sightseeing cruises.
The trip costs 400 JPY one way.
On this bus, you board the bus from the back door, and take a numbered ticket upon entry. When you want to get off, press the buzzer, and bus will stop at the next stop. After you have come to a stop, hand the numbered ticket, the the fare into the fare box.
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