🌊 Japan Egan Boat House is a complete travel guide: Egan Boat House (Ine no Funaya) a dream fishing village in Kyoto on the sea is a secret fishing village on the Danhou Peninsula in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It has more than 230 traditional boat houses, known as "Japan's most beautiful fishing village". Half of it is the sea and half is home. As if time is stagnant in the Edo era. If you want to experience the most authentic fishing village life, taste fresh seafood, or take a beautiful sea view, this guide will definitely help you! 📅 Best travel time ✅ All seasons are beautiful, but recommended seasons: -Spring (3-5 Moon): Sakuras dot the bay, fewer tourists, suitable for quiet walks. -Summer (6-8 Moon): Bihai blue sky, suitable for boating, but hotter. -Autumn (9-11 Moon): Red leaves reflect the boat house, the most fat seafood (pine leaves crab season starts in November). -Winter (12-2 Month): The snow is picturesque, the fishing village is quiet, suitable for hot springs to eat crabs. 🚫 Avoid typhoon season (8-9 Month), some ships may be out of service. 🚆 How to get to Egan boat house? 1.🚅 JR Tram + Bus (Recommended) - Kyoto Station → Overpass Station (about 2 hours, take JR Yamanin Main Line) - Overbridge Station → Egan** (about 40 minutes by Danhai bus, fare about 400 yen) - Tips: You can buy "**Kyoto Danhou Railway Travel Pass", Covering overpass + Egan traffic. 2. 🚗 Self-driving (the freest way) - Kyoto/Osaka departure is about 2.5-3 hours, and you can play overpass along the way (one of the three views of Japan). - There is free parking in Egan, but it is crowded on weekends. 🏡 Egan must experience TOP51 boat house walk: punch in the only sea house in Japan - recommended route: depart from "Egan Bay めぐり cruise ship り field" (sightseeing boat terminal), stroll along the coastline, and take a reflection of the boat house. - Best shooting point: - Boat House の Li Park (free observatory, panoramic view) - INE CAFE (net red cafe, terrace facing the bay) 2. Take a sightseeing boat to visit Egan Bay ⛵ Egan Bay cruise (about 30 minutes, 1,000 yen) - buy a "fish bait package" (100 yen), feed seagulls, super fun! - Early boat (8:30) with few people, suitable for taking pictures. 3. Stay at Zhouwu B&B and experience the nightlife of the fishing village - Recommended accommodation: - "Zhouwu の Suyu" (Traditional old house remodeled, including breakfast and dinner) - "Egan の Zhouwu Ya" (Sea view room, you can experience the life of the fisherman) - Featured experience: watching the fishing fire at night, listening to the sound of the waves in the morning, Some homestays provide seafood BBQ. 4. Eat Egan seafood! - Must eat food: - 🦀 Crab (Winter Limited) - The top pine leaf crab in Japan! - 🐟 𫚕 Fish sashimi - Egan Bay caught, very sweet. -🍣 Seafood ~ recommended "Haigong" restaurant, the materials are super sufficient. -Recommended restaurant: - "Zhouwu の See えるレストラン Egan ~kai" (sea view + sake match) - "Fisherman's Cuisine ふるさと" (family restaurant opened by local fishermen) 5. Cycling or self-driving to explore the surrounding secret - 🚴 Rent a bicycle (500 yen/day), coastal riding is super comfortable. -📌 Play overpass on the way (30 minutes drive): - ride a bicycle through the "Flying Dragon View Sandbanks and overlook the" overpass "Wonderful view. - Take the cable car to the Umbrelax Park and take the "Downside View". 🎫 Money-saving Tips & Notes-💰 Money-saving package: -" Overpass + Egan Travel Voucher (including bus + cruise, about 3,000 yen) -⚠️ Note: - boat houses are mostly private residences, please be polite when taking pictures. - Some restaurants/homestays may close in winter, it is recommended to make an appointment in advance. - There are fewer buses, it is recommended to check the timetable 📸 Photography Raiders: How to take a beautiful boat house? -🌅 Best time: sunrise (5:30-6:30) or sunset (16:30-17:30), soft light, the reflection is the most beautiful. -📷 Recommended seat: - INE CAFE Terrace (low angle shooting boat house + sea) - boat house outlook (panoramic shooting, suitable for drones) - cruise ship (dynamic perspective, Catching seagulls flying) 🎁 Recommended for souvenirs-🦀 Crab flavor (かにみそ) The ultimate flavor of concentrated crab paste. -🍶 Egan full of sake Brewed with Danhou rice in the local flavor. -🐟 One night dry (fish dried) Suitable for wine or soup. ✨ Concluding: Why is Egan Zhouwu worth a visit? There is no Kyoto hustle and bustle, only the sound of waves, fishing boats, and old boat houses with fish fragrance. Whether you want to escape the city, taste the top seafood, or make a beautiful travel blockbuster, Egan can satisfy you. Plan a slow trip and immerse yourself in this" In the dreamland of Kyoto on the Sea! 📌 Collect this guide, read it again before departure, and make your trip to Egan more perfect! 🌊