Limited-time sightseeing express bus: Connecting Miyazu with Kyoto’s two major tourist destinations, Amanohashidate and Ine, via the shortest route.
In Amanohashidate, enjoy the Amanohashidate sightseeing boat and the spectacular views from Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park, the birthplace of the “matanozoki” viewing style. At the final stop, “Ine Bay Sightseeing Cruise/Hide,” enjoy the townscape of funaya boathouses from the sea aboard the Ine Bay Sightseeing Cruise.
Ine Town is located in northern Kyoto Prefecture. Along the calm waters of Ine Bay, surrounded by the sea and mountains, about 230 unique “funaya” boathouses, with boat garages on the 1st floor and living spaces on the 2nd floor, stretch for about 5km. This townscape, where fishing and daily life are closely intertwined, has been selected by the national government as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings for its rare and valuable scenery. The view created by the tranquil bay and funaya boathouses is often described as an “original landscape of Japan,” offering visitors a relaxing and restorative experience.
Amanohashidate is a miraculous 3.6km sandbar created by nature over thousands of years. This area, which includes the grounds of Chionji Temple and the Kasamatsu area, is beloved as a beautiful and abundant natural park. The sandy path, about 20–170m wide and lined with roughly 8,000 pine trees, is perfect for a stroll while enjoying the sea breeze. Separating Miyazu Bay and the Aso Sea, it looks just like a bridge stretching across the heavens. The classic way to enjoy the view is “matanozoki” from the observation deck. When viewed upside down, the sky and sea appear reversed, revealing a mystical scene that looks as if a dragon is soaring into the heavens.
| Sales Locations | |
|---|---|
| ① Amanohashidate Sandbar-Ine Bay-Tango Province Sightseeing Ticket | ・KKday ・Amanohashidate Station Information Center ・Miyazu Boat Dock etc. |
| ② Kyoto by the Sea Amanohashidate Ine Free Pass 1day・2day |
・Amanohashidate Station Information Center ・Miyazu Boat Dock etc. ・Kyoto Tango Railway Manned stations |
| ③ Tankai Bus One-Day Pass |
・Amanohashidate Station Information Center ・Miyazu Boat Dock etc. |
| ④ Kyoto by the Sea Round Trip Pass | ・On-line Travel Agent |