Name: Gyoko Meshi
Address: Kamanyu 626-0401 1123-7 Ine-cho, Yosyo-gun, Kyoto, Ine
Telephone: +81-772-33-0266

Funaya

Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat

Kyogamisaki Lighthouse

🌊 Japan Ine Funaya Complete Travel Guide: Explore the Dream Fishing Village of Maritime Kyoto

Ine no Funaya is a hidden fishing village on the Tango Peninsula in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It has more than 230 traditional funayas and is known as &quot;Japan&#39;s most beautiful fishing village&quot;. It is half sea and half home, as if time has stopped in the Edo period. If you want to experience the most authentic fishing village life, taste fresh seafood, or take beautiful sea views, this guide will definitely help you! 

📅 Best Travel Time
✅ All seasons are beautiful, but recommended seasons:

-Spring (March-May): Cherry blossoms dot the bay, there are fewer tourists, suitable for quiet walks. 
-Summer (June-August): Blue sea and blue sky, suitable for boat trips, but humid and hot. 
-Autumn (September-November): Red leaves set off the funayas, and seafood is the most plump (Matsuba crab season starts in November). 
-Winter (December-February): The snow scenery is picturesque, the fishing village is quiet, and it is suitable for hot springs and crabs. 

🚫 Avoid the typhoon season (August-September), some ships may stop operating. 

🚆 How to get to Ine Funaya? 
From Kyoto/Osaka
1. 🚅 JR train + bus (recommended) 
- Kyoto Station &rarr; Amanohashidate Station (about 2 hours, take the JR Sanin Main Line) 
- Amanohashidate Station &rarr; Ine** (take the Tankai Bus for about 40 minutes, the fare is about 400 yen) 
- Tips: You can buy the &quot;**Kyoto Tango Railway Pass&quot; to cover Amanohashidate + Ine transportation. 

2. 🚗 Self-driving (the most free way) 
- It takes about 2.5-3 hours from Kyoto/Osaka, and you can visit Amanohashidate (one of the three most scenic spots in Japan) along the way. 
- There is free parking in Ine Town, but it is crowded on weekends.

🏡 Top 5 must-do experiences in Ine
1. Walking in the boat house: Check in at Japan&#39;s only floating house
- Recommended route: Start from the &quot;Ine Bay Meguri Sightseeing Boat Dock&quot; (sightseeing boat pier), walk along the coastline and take pictures of the reflection of the boat house. 
- Best shooting spots: 
- Funaya no Sato Park (free observatory, panoramic view) 
- INE CAFE (Internet celebrity cafe, terrace facing the bay) 

2. Take a sightseeing boat to visit Ine Bay
- ⛵ Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat (about 30 minutes, 1,000 yen) 
- You can buy a &quot;fish bait set&quot; (100 yen) and feed the seagulls, which is super fun! 
- The early boat (8:30) is less crowded and suitable for taking pictures. 

3. Stay at a Funaya B&amp;B and experience the nightlife of the fishing village 
- Recommended accommodations: 
- &quot;Funaya no Yado Kurara&quot; (conversion of a traditional old house, including breakfast and dinner) 
- &quot;Ine no Funaya Miyabi&quot; (sea view room, you can experience the life of a fisherman) 
- Special experience: watch the fishing fire at night, listen to the sound of the waves in the morning, and some B&amp;Bs provide seafood BBQ. 

4. Eat all the seafood in Ine! 
- Must-eat food: 
- 🦀 Crab (winter only)-the best snow crab in Japan! 
-🐟 Yellowtail sashimi-caught in Ine Bay, very fresh and sweet. 
- 🍣 Seafood Donburi-recommended &quot;Umiguya&quot; restaurant, with plenty of ingredients. 
- Recommended restaurants: 
- &quot;Funaya no Mie Rurestura Ine Mankai&quot; (sea view + sake pairing) 
- &quot;Fisherman&#39;s Cuisine Furusato&quot; (a family restaurant opened by a local fisherman) 

5. Cycling or driving to explore the surrounding secrets 
- 🚴 Rent a bicycle (500 yen/day), it&#39;s super pleasant to ride along the coast. 
- 📌 Stop by Amanohashidate (30 minutes by car): 
- Ride a bicycle across the &quot;Flying Dragon View Sandbar&quot; and overlook the &quot;Amanohashidate&quot; wonders. 
- Take the cable car to the Parashine Park and take a &quot;crotch view&quot;. 

🎫 Money-saving Tips &amp; Notes
- 💰 Money-saving package: 
- &quot;Amanohashidate + Ine Pass&quot; (including bus + cruise, about 3,000 yen) 
- ⚠️ Note: 
- Most of the boat houses are private residences, please be polite when taking pictures. 
- Some restaurants/B&amp;Bs may be closed in winter, so it is recommended to make reservations in advance. 
- There are fewer bus services, so it is recommended to check the timetable

📸 Photography Tips: How to take beautiful pictures of boat houses? 
- 🌅 Best time: sunrise (5:30-6:30) or sunset (16:30-17:30), the light is soft and the reflection is the most beautiful. 
- 📷 Recommended camera positions: 
- INE CAFE terrace (low-angle shooting of the boathouse + sea surface) 
- Boathouse Observation Deck (panoramic shooting, suitable for drones) 
- On the cruise ship (dynamic perspective, capture the flying seagulls) 

🎁 Recommended souvenirs 
- 🦀 Crab miso (かにみそ)-the ultimate umami flavor of concentrated crab roe. 
- 🍶 Ine Mankai sake-local flavor brewed with Tango rice. 
- 🐟 Overnight dried fish (dried fish)-suitable for wine or soup. 

✨ Conclusion: Why is Ine Funaya worth visiting?
There is no hustle and bustle of Kyoto here, only the sound of waves, fishing boats, and the old funaya with the smell of fish. Whether you want to escape the city, taste top-notch seafood, or take beautiful travel blockbusters, Ine can satisfy you. Plan a slow trip and immerse yourself in the dream of this &quot;Kyoto on the Sea&quot;! 

📌 Collect this guide and read it again before departure to make your trip to Ine more perfect! 🌊

Gyoko Meshi

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