From Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Full-Day Trip

Japan's motto promises 'Endless discovery' as it has the right blend of landscaping, culture, and traditions to discover. So, visit the Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay on this full-day trip with transfers. Starting from Osaka or Kyoto, board the air-conditioned vehicle guided by an expert guide in English, Japanese, or Chinese, ensuring an informative excursion.

Amanohashidate or Heaven's Bridge

It is one of the "Three Views of Japan", alongside Matsushima Bay known for its exceptional beauty and culture. Surrounded by pine trees, Amanohashidate offers vast oceanic views with white sandy beaches that stretch so far off that it resembles a bridge leading to the skies. This gives it its name 'Heaven's Bridge'. For an aerial view, you can try the cable car at your expense and head to Mt. Monju from where it looks like a "Flying Dragon".

The temple of wisdom

Chionji Temple is commonly known as Bussharado, meaning "Hall of Buddha's Relics." One of the notable features of Chionji Temple is its Sanmon Gate, the largest in the Tango region of Kyoto Prefecture with an impressive structure. With upward roofs, it serves as the entrance to the temple grounds. The famous tradition here is that of omikuji, a fortune-telling fan-shaped paper tradition where the width of the fan symbolizes gradual improvement in one's fortunes.

Boathouses of Ine

Popularly known as 'funaya', these boathouses are built directly over the water, with a garage for boats on ground level. Take time to explore this area by foot or bicycle and soak up the coastline scenery.

Itinerary

• 8:30am: Pick up from Nipponbashi Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area) –Address: 1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073

• 9:50am: Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Bus pick-up point – Address: Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003 Japan

• 11:20am: Amanohashidate, Chionji Temple Monjido, open-air foot hot spring.

• 2:40pm: Ine Bay, Ine Boathouses

• 3:30pm: Return for Kyoto/Osaka

From Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Full-Day Trip

Embark on a serene journey to uncover the hidden gems of Japan's northern coast, where you will visit Amanohashidate and explore the enchanting boathouses in Ine Bay. This tour is crafted for explorers of tranquility, devotees of natural beauty, and seekers of historical richness. As part of this comprehensive itinerary, guests are invited to delve into the mystical realm of Bussharado and Chionji Temple, offering prayers for success and good fortune amidst serene surroundings. The quaint village of Ine, often referred to as the "Venice of Japan," invites you to wander its unique waterways and boathouses by foot or bicycle, creating a tapestry of memories that weave together ancient traditions and breathtaking landscapes. With its blend of cultural heritage and scenic vistas, this journey offers an unparalleled opportunity for introspection and wonder.

Exploring Amanohashidate's Heavenly Bridge

Access Amanohashidate during the tour’s highlight segment where you will marvel at a natural bridge that seems to reach towards the heavens. This coastal sandbar, often called "Heavenly Bridge," invites visitors with its ethereal beauty and historical significance as an important site for spiritual pilgrimages. With a length of approximately 3 kilometers, Amanohashidate offers stunning views from various vantage points, each presenting a unique perspective on the interplay between land and sea. The area’s lush greenery contrasts beautifully against the blue expanse of the Japan Sea, creating a serene atmosphere that invites contemplation and reflection.

Discovering Ine Bay's Unique Boathouses

Visit Ine Bay as part of the comprehensive itinerary featuring enchanting boathouses nestled along its picturesque coastline. Known for its distinctive wooden structures, each house serves both as a home and a boat storage space, reflecting centuries-old fishing traditions. The village’s narrow waterways wind through this unique architectural landscape, offering visitors a chance to explore on foot or by bicycle while enjoying the tranquil ambiance of the setting sun casting golden hues across the bay. Each boathouse tells a story of resilience and adaptability in harmony with nature.

Offering Prayers at Chionji Temple

Experience Bussharado and Chionji Temple during your tour where you can offer prayers for success and good fortune in an atmosphere steeped in spirituality and tradition. Located within the temple complex, these prayer spots are renowned for their serene environment and historical significance. The temple’s architecture, with its red lacquered beams and intricate carvings, provides a backdrop of beauty and devotion that enhances the spiritual experience for all visitors.

Tour Highlights

• Visit Amanohashidate observation deck highest viewpoint
• Experience Ine Bay boathouses unique architectural marvels
• Explore Chionji Temple historical significance profoundly moving
• Discover Bussharado prayer spots deeply spiritual and serene
• Include hot spring experience healing relaxation included
• Access picturesque waterways tranquil exploration optional

Embark for explorers of serenity, wanderers of nature's beauty, and pilgrims of cultural heritage. This journey weaves together the ethereal landscapes of Amanohashidate with the quaint charm of Ine Bay, offering a tapestry of experiences that are as enchanting as they are enlightening. Like the ebb and flow of the tides, this tour invites you to embrace the rhythm of nature and history, leaving an indelible mark on your soul.