15 Best Amanohashidate Tours

Amanohashidate is a 3.6 km sandbar lined with thousands of pines across Miyazu Bay, and it has been counted among Japan’s three great views since the 1600s. Tradition says you look at it upside down, bent over between your legs, from a hilltop viewpoint.

1.Kyoto Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Ine Bay Scenic Day Trip (Departing from Osaka or Kyoto)

Compare Osaka and Kyoto departures for a 10-hour trip to Ine’s boathouses and Amanohashidate, with bay views, a cruise, and optional cable car tickets.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“This tour is great for family trips. The time allotted for each attraction is very generous, and our tour guide, Ben, provided detailed explanations of each site and its historical background.”

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3.Japan’s Three Scenic Views & Kyoto by the Sea: Amanohashidate Cable Car + Ine Bay Boat Tour Day Trip (Departing from Osaka or Kyoto)

See Amanohashidate, Ine’s funaya houses and the bay by boat on an 11-hour trip from Osaka or Kyoto, with flexible ticket options.

★ 4.7

“Our tour guide Yu Qi Hang was amazing, he was efficient with communication and super friendly, he even gave us recommendations for souvenirs to buy! We had such a lovely trip, if anyone is thinking of booking this its worth it if you do not…”

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5.Kyoto Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Day Trip (Optional Tango Train and Miyama Route)

Compare Osaka and Kyoto day trips to Amanohashidate, Ine Funaya, Miyama or the Tango Railway, with practical timing, costs and route advice.

★ 4.8

“The trip was amazing, and the tour guide, Ba-san, was helpful and making sure I didn't get lost even though I cannot speak Japanese 😁 He also sang a song for us in the end of the trip which made it more memorable. Overall, I…”

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6.Kyoto: Ine Funaya, Amanohashidate & Miyama Thatched Village Day Tour (Departing from Kyoto)

Visit Ine’s boat houses, Amanohashidate’s pine sandbar and Miyama’s thatched village in one full day from Kyoto, with bus transport and multilingual support.

★ 4.8

“The tour guide's explanations were very detailed, and they thoughtfully helped everyone take photos at each stop. Every stop was incredibly beautiful! I loved it and definitely want to go again!!”

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8.Day Trip to Amanohashidate & Ine no Funaya & Miyama Thatched Village in the Sea of Kyoto (Departure from Osaka or Kyoto)

See Amanohashidate, Ine’s sea-facing boathouses and Miyama’s thatched homes in one long day trip from Osaka or Kyoto.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful trip today! Everything was well organised, and Oscar provided excellent service. He was friendly, helpful and attentive throughout the day. Highly recommended!”

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11.Kyoto Miyama Old Gassho Village Tour: Ine Boathouse & Amanohashidate & Chionji Temple & Miyama Kayabuki Gassho Village Day Trip (Departing from Osaka)

See Ine’s waterfront boathouses, Amanohashidate and Miyama’s thatched village on a full-day tour from Osaka, with transport and guide included.

★ 4.8

“Tour guide Li * Lan talks very much like an AI, completely devoid of warmth, making it impossible to feel any passion for travel. The introduction of attractions was also cold and superficial, lacking cultural or historical depth. It was quite a disappointing travel experience.…”

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12.Amanohashidate, Ine Funaya & Miyama Kayabuki no Sato Tour from Osaka

Compare three distinct Kyoto sights in one long day from Osaka: Ine’s boat houses, Amanohashidate’s sandbar and Miyama’s thatched village.

★ 4.7

“It's ridiculous. I originally booked a departure date of 12/19, but I changed the guest's date arbitrarily and without consent, forcing me to change it to 12/21. Then the day before, I found out how the date was automatically changed, and I went to customer…”

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14.Kyoto Amanohashidate & Ine Boathouse: Amanohashidate & Ine Boathouse Secret Spot Discovery – Sea Village Day Trip (From Osaka)

Visit Amanohashidate and Ine’s waterfront boathouses from Osaka, with a multilingual guide, free time, and optional cable car and bay cruise.

★ 4.8

“I recently visited Ine Funaya, a popular spot on Instagram ✈️. I went with Mika, our guide, and she was incredibly informative. It wasn't just about seeing beautiful scenery; I also learned about the region's history and stories, which made the experience even more enriching.…”

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15.Kansai Private Chartered Car Custom Day Tour: Osaka & Kyoto & Nara & Kobe & Awaji Island & Amanohashidate & Lake Biwa (Departing from Osaka)

Compare this Osaka private car tour for flexible Kansai day trips, hotel pickup, vehicle sizes, sample stops, extra fees, and practical booking tips.

★ 4.7

“It was a fantastic experience! The driver even explained the various attractions, history, and culture along the way. I'll definitely book this again on my next visit.”

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4.8Osaka Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya One-Day Tour$51.19 4.9Kyoto: Tango Railway Sea Train & Amanohashidate & Ine Boathouse Cruise Day Trip (From Osaka)11 hours$51.15 4.6From Osaka/Kyoto: Amanohashidate Day Tour with Lunch9 - 10 hours$71 4.8Kyoto Tango Spirited Away-style Sea Train & Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya 1-Day Tour (Includes Sea Train Ticket) | Departing from Osaka11 hours$51.19 4.8Kyoto Miyama Winter Lantern Festival Illumination & Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Boat Tour One-Day Trip11 hours$85.25 4.6Kyoto: Miyama Village, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip10 hours$63 4.5Kyoto Amanohashidate,Ine Bay Trip with Optional boat/Ropeway10 hours$63 4.9Osaka Ine Funaya, Amanohashidate, and Miyama Day Trip$51.19 5.0Kyoto by the Sea: Amanohashidate & Ine no Funaya Bus Tour from Osaka10 hours$51.19 4.9Kyoto Miyama Thatched Village & Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya One-Day Tour [Limited Miyama Water Release Ceremony/Snow Lantern Lighting] | Depart from Osaka10 hours$51.19 4.7Amanohashidate, Ine Funaya & Sea Train Day Trip – One of Japan’s Three Scenic Views$51.19 4.9Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat & Kyoto Miyama Thatched Village One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)11 hours$51.15 4.6Kyoto Tango’s Top Three Selected Routes: Amanohashidate Coastal Secret, Sea Train, and Miyama Fairytale Journey9.5 hours$51.19 4.5Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto$64.90 4.5Kyotos Coast Amanohashidate and Ine Boathouse Full-Day Tour$48.88 4.9(Departing from Osaka/Kyoto) Kyoto by the Sea Day Trip: Amanohashidate, Ine Funaya, Ine Bay Boat Tour, Chionji Temple, Optional Tango Sea Train10 hours$51.19 4.6Amanohashidate & Ine no Funaya & Miyama One-Day Tour (Cable car + Ine boat ticket optional, departs from Osaka)10 hours$51.19 4.7Kyoto Winter Illumination Tour – Ine Funaya & Amanohashidate & Miyama Thatched Village Winter Lantern Corridor (Including Special Experience) Day Trip (Departing from Osaka)11 hours$99.79 4.7Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Ine Bay Day Tour10 hours$54 4.8Kyoto Coastal Railway Wonderland Day Trip | Tango Sea Train, Amanohashidate, Ine Boathouses$51.19 3.7From Osaka/Kyoto: Amanohashidate Day TourIncluding tickets11 hours$58 4.6Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Full-Day Tour with Seafood Lunch$51.20 4.5Amanohashidate & Miyama 1-Day Bus Tour: From Osaka/Kyoto w/ Lunch$97.22 4.5Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Kyoto Coast Day Trip From Osaka/Kyoto$84.25