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Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat

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Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat

A sightseeing boat where you can enjoy the view of rows of funaya (boat houses) from the sea.

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This activity is located in the northern part of Kyoto on the Tango Peninsula, the boat takes about 25 minutes to cruise around Ine Bay. The bay is lined with funaya houses along the shore, offering a beautiful, quintessential Japanese landscape you can see from water.

Funaya are unique traditional buildings with a boat garage on the first floor, directly connected to the sea, and a residential space on the second floor. The townscape, featuring funaya built from the late Edo period to the early Showa era, has been designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.

One of the highlights you can see shortly after departure is Aoshima, an uninhabited island in Ine Bay. It is known as the “Island where the Gods dwell,” where it naturally acts as a breakwater, keeping the waters calm. The condition is said to have nurtured the funaya culture.

Another highlight is feeding the seagulls, a unique experience on the Ine Bay sightseeing boat. If you purchase some feed and hold it up above your head, the seagulls will skillfully snatch it mid-flight.

Highlights

  • Admire the unique funaya boathouses from the sea.
  • Experience the timeless scenery of traditional Japan.
  • Don’t miss Aoshima, the “Island where the Gods dwell.”
  • Try feeding the seagulls for a fun, one-of-a-kind experience.

Photos

  • A cruise to admire the Funaya boathouses from the water.

    A cruise to admire the Funaya boathouses from the water.

  • Funaya boathouses with first floors opening directly onto the sea.

    Funaya boathouses with first floors opening directly onto the sea.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
A

English and Traditional Chinese are available.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
A

No free Wi-Fi available.

Q

Can I make a reservation for the cruise?
A

Reservations are available only for groups of 15 or more.

Q

Can I board with a wheelchair?
A

Yes, boarding is possible with your wheelchair.

Q

Can pets ride on the boat as well?
A

Yes, pets are allowed. However, they must be kept completely inside a pet carrier or cage, and are limited to the deck area.

Reviews

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  • BobbyJenny
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    Cruise leisurely through the calm waters of Ine Bay on a sightseeing boat, admiring the traditional funaya boathouses built along the shore up close and experiencing the fishing village's unique history, culture, and relaxed atmosphere. Seagulls and black-tailed gulls often fly alongside the boat, and passengers can buy food to feed them, adding some interactive fun to the trip.

  • 慢行
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    You can see hawks circling up close at a very short distance.

  • 楊雅雯
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    I visited Ine Bay in Kyoto on a weekday, and there weren’t many tourists, so the relaxed atmosphere made it especially calming.

    This time, I joined the sightseeing boat cruise and tried feeding seagulls for the first time. It was even more fun than I expected! Once the boat left the harbor, a large flock of seagulls followed closely behind. As soon as you held up the feed, they would swoop in with amazing accuracy to grab it. The scene was both impressive and exciting.

    Luckily, the weather was clear that day. The blue sky, the sea, and the Ine funaya boat houses complemented each other beautifully, like something on a postcard.

    This special experience gave me lots of great photos and became one of the most unforgettable memories of my Kyoto trip. I highly recommend experiencing it for yourself when visiting Ine Bay!

  • 王小鈞
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    If you come to Ine Bay in Kyoto, you definitely shouldn’t miss the sightseeing boat experience where you can feed the seagulls!

    You can buy feed as soon as you get on the boat. The moment you take it out, flocks of seagulls come flying in from every direction, circling overhead and diving down to snatch the food. It was my first time seeing so many seagulls flying so close, and it was both amazing and a little nerve-racking.

    The most exciting part was when an eagle suddenly appeared along the way. The seagulls scattered instantly, and the whole boat erupted with gasps and screams. The atmosphere was so lively!

    It was thrilling and fun, and paired with the dreamy scenery of Ine Bay’s funaya houses, it’s definitely one of the most unforgettable experiences you can have when visiting Ine.

  • 周黛西
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    Snow was coming down hard in Ine, and it was gorgeous.
    Eating inside a funaya was such a unique experience.
    The Sea of Japan’s ever-changing weather brings so many different kinds of scenery to these coastal towns—honestly, isn’t that what travel is all about?
    Snowy Ine was just too beautiful.

Details

Name in Japanese
伊根湾めぐり遊覧船
Postal Code
626-0425
Address
11 Hide, Inecho, Yosagun, Kyoto
Telephone
0772-32-0009 Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat (Hide station)
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
9:00am - 4:00pm
*Departures every 00 and 30 minutes past the hour
Note: Schedule may vary depending on the season
Admission
Adults(Junior high school students and older)1,200yen, Elementary school students 600yen, Children under elementary school age are free of charge with one accompanying adult
Access
From Amanohashidate Station (Kyoto Tango Railway), take a bus and get off at “Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat / Hide.” The boarding area is just a short walk away.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)
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