Name: Funaya
Address: 459 Hama, Ine-cho, Yosyo-gun, Kyoto, Ine
Telephone: +81 772320680

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🌊 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! 🌊

Touring the Funaya Houses of Ine Town - A Stunning Journey of Sea and Hot Springs in a Hidden Village in Northern Kyoto✨

Ine Town, a seaside town about two hours north of Kyoto, is a picturesque spot lined with funaya houses! We enjoyed the sea and hot springs on a leisurely two-day, one-night trip.

[A Beautiful Day 1 Course]
📍Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat (From 10:00 AM)
First, enjoy a panoramic view of the funaya houses from the boat! Listen to the guide&#39;s commentary while watching the boathouses from the water. You can also try feeding them, and get up close and personal with the seabirds pecking at the food!♫
🕘Operating Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Subject to change depending on the season)
💴Price: &yen;1,000/person

📍Explore the Funaya Houses of Ine (From 12:00 PM)
After disembarking, take a stroll around the town! The slopes lined with funaya houses are like something out of a painting. We recommend the Ine Bay Products Shop for local seafood souvenirs. Their &quot;Funaya Senbei&quot; (rice crackers) and &quot;Crab Miso&quot; are especially popular. 👏

📍For lunch, try &quot;Kamome Cafe, Meals, and Souvenirs&quot; (from 1:00 PM).
Enjoy a fresh seafood set meal! Their specialty, crab rice, is especially delicious. The restaurant&#39;s view of Ine Bay is also fantastic.
🕘Hours: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last orders 4:30 PM)
📌Address: 459 Kamejima, Ine-cho, Yosa-gun, Kyoto Prefecture

📍Stay at Ine Funaya Miyabi (from 4:00 PM)
This inn, housed in a renovated traditional boathouse, offers a fantastic location right in front of the ocean! Enjoy the beautiful sunsets from the windows, and the sparkling fishing lights at night. ✨ In the morning, you can also visit the local fishermen&#39;s morning market.

[Relaxing Day 2 Course]
📍 Okuine Onsen Aburaya Main Building (10:00 AM - )
This hot spring inn is famous for its open-air baths overlooking the ocean! The hot springs, which flow directly from the source, are gentle on the skin and soothe fatigue.♨️Day-trip bathing is also available, so you can enjoy a dip after checkout.◎
🕘Day-trip bathing: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
💴Price: &yen;800/person

[Special Offer💡]
✅Get a great deal with the Ine Bay Cruise + Aburaya Main Building Day-trip Hot Springs Set Ticket (&yen;1,500)
✅Make sure to book your boathouse accommodation early! Weekends, in particular, can be booked up to six months in advance.
✅Winter (November - March) is the perfect time to see the adorable seagulls feeding.

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Ine is beautiful and peaceful. Not only does it have unique boat houses, but you can also take a sightseeing boat to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ine Boat House, feed seagulls, enjoy the unbeatable sea view of the boat house dining hall, and visit the internet-famous &quot;INE CAFE&quot; cafe, which are all reasons to come to Ine Town!

🍽【Food Guide】Funaya Shokudo

📍Detailed address: 491 Hirata, Ine, Yoza District, Kyoto 626-0423 Japan

🚗Transportation strategy: Take the Tankai Bus from Amanohashidate Station to Ine Station. Funaya Shokudo is on the left behind the station.

🕙Opening hours: 11:00-15:00

🍽Recommended dishes:

✅ Fried pork chop set meal: fried pork chop, udon noodles, dried fish appetizers, pickled radish, octopus 🐙, etc. There are many varieties. The pork chop is fried golden, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The side dishes are Japanese-style. I really can&#39;t get used to the dried fish, it&#39;s very fishy.

✅Salmon Oyakodon Set Meal: Available only from November to March, the fish is caught on the day, the salmon is very fresh, the roe is chewy and crispy, and the yellow radish is crispy and refreshing, served with rice and miso soup.

🖼Restaurant environment: An independent Japanese-style boat house, the dining hall is on the second floor. The restaurant is not big. The operation area is on the left side when you go upstairs and the L-shaped restaurant is on the right side. The large glass windows face Ine Bay, with an unbeatable sea view! After dinner, take a walk around Ine Bay, the scenery is charming and relaxing!

💰Average consumption per person: 1800 yen

🍜Total score of the restaurant: The restaurant has all set meals, including regular and limited set meals. There are Japanese and English menus with pictures, and you can order smoothly by pointing at the pictures. The restaurant is bright and clean, the service is enthusiastic, and the food is served quickly! The dishes served were a perfect replica of the pictures, without any disappointments! The price is affordable too!

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🎉🎉If you plan to travel to Ine Funaya, you can experience traditional water life and picturesque rivers. 🌈You can also enjoy the tranquil scenery, taste delicious seafood and experience the unique funaya culture. Remember to bring your camera 📸 to record this unforgettable travel experience! Have a good trip! 
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