15 Best Ine Day Trips from Kyoto

Ine is a long way from Kyoto, roughly two and a half hours each way, and by public transport that means a train and then a slow bus round the bay. That’s the strongest case for a tour; you get the boathouses and Amanohashidate without the timetable stress.

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 was our first time joining a day tour to Amanohashidate in Japan. Our tour guide, Mr. Ben, was very responsible and provided excellent service throughout the trip. Thumbs up for tour guide Ben!”

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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

“Meeting our guide on this trip was truly great fortune! 😊 With deep knowledge, the explanations were wonderful. Instead of simply introducing tourist spots, the guide carefully pointed out the history and stories within each place, as well as the must-see viewpoints, making the trip…”

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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 trip was very pleasant, and the stops were extremely beautiful and well-timed. There was enough time to eat and do everything at our leisure. Furthermore, the tour guide was super friendly! I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone who wants to have a…”

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8.Kyoto – Tango Sea Train & Amanohashidate Cable Car & Ine Boathouse Boat Tour (Departure from Osaka)

Ride the Tango Sea Train, see Amanohashidate’s pine-lined sandbar, and visit Ine’s boat houses on an 11-hour Osaka day trip.

★ 4.8

“Tour guide Liu was humorous and attentive, frequently offering warm reminders. This trip was very worthwhile. Independent travelers can join this tour to gain a deeper understanding of Kyoto.”

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9.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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11.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

“Lee Song Ran, our guide, the Northern Kyoto tour was fantastic! We really appreciated the generous free time and the breaks you gave us during travel, which prevented us from getting too tired. I've already recommended you to my friends! If I take another bus…”

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13.Kyoto Tango Spirited Away-style Sea Train & Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya 1-Day Tour (Includes Sea Train Ticket) | Departing from Osaka

Ride Kyoto’s Tango Sea Train, see Amanohashidate and Ine’s waterside boathouses, and return to Osaka without piecing together rural connections.

★ 4.8

“Lui was our tourgide for the day. i would recommend this tour since its following strictly the schedule and it makes the day fulfilled with experience. Translation of tour is both in English and Chinese.”

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14.Kyoto Miyama Winter Lantern Festival Illumination & Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Boat Tour One-Day Trip

Visit Amanohashidate, Ine’s boathouses and Miyama’s winter lanterns on an 11-hour Kyoto or Osaka day trip. See what’s included and what to expect.

★ 4.8

“Tracey was a lovely guide who was very helpful and supportive the whole day. The day was meticulously planned and executed well!”

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15.Kyoto: Miyama Village, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip

Explore scenic seaside villages, iconic sandbars, and traditional mountain homes on this full-day trip from Osaka to Kyoto’s hidden gems for authentic Japanese charm.

★ 4.6

“It was amazing experience! We saw so many things in one day. Time on site were short but enough to enjoy it. Thank you so much to our guide Liu! 🙏🏾”

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4.5Kyoto Amanohashidate,Ine Bay Trip with Optional boat/Ropeway10 hours$63 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 4.9Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat & Kyoto Miyama Thatched Village One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)11 hours$51.15 4.5Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto$64.90 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 4.7Kyoto 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 4.8Tango Railway, Amanohashidate Ropeway, & Ine Tour from Kyoto/Osaka$51.09 5.0From Kyoto/Osaka : Amanohashidate & Ines Funaya Boathouses10 hours$522 5.0Departing from Kyoto: Coastal Hidden Gems Day Trip – Amanohashidate Scenic View, Ine Boat Houses, and the Kyoto Tango Railway$51.09 5.0Kyoto Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Full-Day Tour$51.09 5.0From Osaka/Kyoto: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Day Tour10 hours$48 5.0Kyoto Tango Coast Secret: Amanohashidate, Ine Funaya, Ine Bay Day Trip (Departing from Osaka or Kyoto)$51.09 4.7Slow Travel in Kyoto by the Sea: Amanohashidate and Ine no Funaya$72.95 5.0Amanohashidate & Ine Private Tour from Kyoto with English Driver$261.65