Along the way, you can enjoy views of the Shonan coast, and occasionally see the train running close to the shoreline. The train ride itself becomes part of the journey.
I found the pass very suitable for a day trip to Kamakura and Enoshima. You can hop on and off freely based on your itinerary and connect attractions such as the Great Buddha, Hase, Kamakurakokomae, and Enoshima, making the trip easy and convenient.
Ine Town Tourism Exchange Facility Funaya Biyori
Located in Ine Town on the Tango Peninsula in northern Kyoto Prefecture, Funaya Biyori is a tourism and exchange facility where visitors can enjoy local food and culture while gazing out at the famous “funaya” boat houses along Ine Bay. Since opening in 2017, it has become a lively base for exploring the area, with a seaside café (INE CAFE), a dining spot (Wadatsumi), seasonal pop-up shops, and even a boathouse for festival ships.
What attracted me most to Funaya Biyori in Ine Town, Kyoto Prefecture, was the unique scenery of the funaya boathouses. Walking along Ine Bay, you can see rows of traditional boathouses lining the coast, with the first floors directly connected to the water. The view is really distinctive.
Strolling around Funaya Biyori, you can get an up-close look at the views of Ine Bay and the streets lined with boathouses. When the weather is nice, the water looks very clear, and the whole town has a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere. Compared with the bustling tourist attractions in central Kyoto, this place feels more suited to slow travel.
Nagoya Anpanman Children's Museum & Park
A place where children's dreams of “want to meet Anpanman!” and “want to enter the world of Anpanman!” come true. Lined up with Anpanman-related playground equipment, and Anpanman shows and events are held daily. It is also filled with a wide variety of original goods and food that you can't help but want to pick up. Play, eat, and laugh as much as you want!
The Nagoya Anpanman Children's Museum & Park is really cute. As soon as you walk in, it feels like you've entered the world of Anpanman, with familiar characters and colorful decorations everywhere. Even just taking photos is a lot of fun!
There are many interactive games and attractions inside, and you can also see characters such as Anpanman and Baikinman. The whole atmosphere is very lively.
Matsuyama Castle
Matsuyama Castle is an iconic symbol of Matsuyama City, and it is also famous as being an impregnable castle.
Matsuyama Castle in Ehime can be seen from far away, perched on top of the mountain, and it looks very impressive. After taking the ropeway or chairlift up the mountain, you can walk the rest of the way to the castle keep while enjoying views of Matsuyama along the way.
Inside the castle, you can see preserved gates, stone walls, and traditional buildings. Taking your time exploring feels like stepping back in time. From the top of the castle keep, you get sweeping views of Matsuyama’s cityscape and the mountains in the distance.
