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Ine

How to get to Ine and the best way to see it

For those who want to see “old Japan before modernization” rather than “urban Japan,” Ine is the perfect place.

The problem, and the reason the building isn’t standing, is that it’s difficult to access.

I have lived in Ine for a long time, and there is a reason why I rent out E-Bikes. I will explain each access method and the problems.

Access to the nearest station, Amanohashidate

To get to Ine, whether by car or public transport, you’ll first need to travel to the nearby hub station, Amanohashidate Station. Each has its pros and cons.

Train

  • 2h10min~ from Kyoto Station (±4800 yen)
  • 2h30min~ from Osaka Station (±5500 yen)
  • Japan Transit Planner is useful to search the route

Highway bus

  • 2h from Kyoto Station (3400 yen)
  • 2h40min from Osaka Station (3400 yen)
  • Japan Bus Online is useful to search & book

Rent Car

  • about 2h from Kyoto

Bus from Amanohashidate Station (1h)

  • 1h from Amanohashidate Station
  • Approximately 1 bus per hour
  • There is no English timetable available, so it’s best to check it on Google Maps.

[Problem]

  • There is only one bus per hour, and it is very crowded.
  • The bus can accommodate 27 people, so if you can’t get on, you have to wait for an hour.
  • During peak times, the train may be delayed by 1-2 hours.

Rent car (40h)

These are causing a big problem.

Ine has only about 100 parking spaces, and the roads are narrow, so traffic jams easily form. This not only makes it difficult for tourists to walk peacefully, but also disrupts ambulances and other services for residents.

For drivers, having to wait in the car for tens of minutes is very stressful.

Cycling ! (1h)

If you rent an E-Bike at Amanohashidate Station, you can get there in just one hour.

There’s no need to endure nausea for long periods of time on a sweltering bus. You won’t get frustrated with traffic jams. And you won’t be a nuisance to the local community.

What’s more, the road is flat and pleasant, with views of the most beautiful ocean along the way. You’ll also discover little things like rice fields and springs.

You can also cycle across the sandbar of Amanohashidate, which is both a shortcut and a great experience.
We also offer an E-Bike rental service in Ine, and you can drop off the bike in both Amanohashidate and Ine.

If you don’t know what an E-Bike is, try it out at a shop in your country. You’ll understand firsthand how innovative it is and what a great tool it is for sightseeing in Ine.
Please make use of our service!

10 Recommended Spots in Ine & Model Course

Ine is a very attractive place, but until 10 years ago it was seen as just a fishing village and not a tourism spot. As a result, No guidebooks tell you how to explore this unique town. This time, from my perspective as a resident of Ine, I will introduce recommended spots for foreign travelers.

1. Ine Information Center

If you come by bus, most people will get off at the bus stop “Ine” (If you rent our E-Bike, you need to get off at the bus stop “Hide Kotsubo” in front of it). There is an information desk right next to it.

There are English-speaking staff at the information desk, and they will guide you to open restaurants and spots. Maps and guidebooks are also available, so we recommend going there first.

Coin lockers, private toilets, and USB chargers are also available.

2. Shichimensan Parking Lot

Shichimenzan parking lot is a parking lot and wharf in the center of Ine, and most of the pictures of Ine were taken here. That’s because this is the spot where you can see the front of boathouses most nearest. I always take pictures of my bikes here too.

This is a landing place for small pleasure boats called marine taxis, a spot for fishing, and a spot for painting.

At least for me, just watching the crystal clear waters and schools of fish swimming around here is fun.

3. Roadside Station Funaya no Sato Ine

It is a scenic spot overlooking the entire Ine Bay. It was once ranked 8th in Japan’s Roadside Station Ranking on Trip Advisor.

There are three restaurants and a souvenir shop, and the taste is also delicious. It is a precious place in Ine where there are few restaurants.

When I first came to Ine, I watched the scenery from here for about an hour. It’s such a beautiful and relaxing place.

4. Funaya Biyori / INE CAFE

Funaya Biyori is a facility that combines a cafe and a restaurant.

The restaurant called Wadatsumi is a bit expensive but very delicious. Also open at night.

Ine Cafe, which you might see a lot on Instagram, is a cafe with a great seaside view. Cakes are also delicious. A lunch menu is also available on holidays.

5. Uranagi maru

When you come to Ine, you definitely want to eat seafood.

Roadside Station and Wadatsumi, which I mentioned, are delicious enough, but this Uranagi Maru is directly managed by the fishing port, and the sushi and boiled fish are especially delicious. If you don’t have a line, you are lucky, so let’s eat there.

6. Mukai Sake Brewery

There you can buy sake directly in the brewery. The inside itself is interesting, and the smell of alcohol is also a good. Processed products made from alcohol, such as ice cream and sweets, are also attractive.

When it comes to souvenirs from Ine, the first thing that comes to mind is “Ine Mankai”. Normal sake is transparent, but this one is made from red rice and has a natural red color without the use of artificial coloring.

The taste is very fruity, and the taste is halfway between wine and sake, so even people who are not familiar with sake can easily drink it.

7. Tour of the inside of boathouse

Boathouses are the residence where people live normally, so you can’t enter without permission.

However, some boathouses are open to the public for a fee or free of charge.

When you rent our E-Bike or join in our tour, we will tell the detail. Sorry, if we open it up, a lot of people will go there and that could be a problem.

The town is fishermen’s, and tourism is a newcomer.

8. Ine bay tour boat

There are large and small pleasure boats. The larger one departs from the pleasure boat boarding area, and the smaller one departs from the Shichimensan parking lot.

These price is same 1000 yen. Cruising time is about 30min.

The big one is safe even if the weather is bad, and the small one can go closer to the boathouses.

The experience of giving snack to seagulls is surprisingly interesting.

Personally, I love the fish croquettes that are sold at the cruise ship boarding area.

9. Nii Rice Terraces

The rice terraces are located about 3 km north of Ine Bay, and the scenery with the sea as a background is very beautiful.

It is filled with water in spring, green in summer, and yellow in autumn, and each season is worth seeing.

It’s the perfect place to ride your E-Bike.

10. Ine Fishery Port

Unfortunately, this is only available to those staying at Ine. Approximately two hours after sunrise, the landing of fish begins at Ine fishing port. Residents can buy fish directly there.

The fishing port is full of people and machines moving around, so it’s dangerous to enter unless you’re a local, but just looking at it from the outside is very lively and interesting.

0. Stay in Boathouse

There are nearly 30 boathouse inns in Ine. Staying in a funaya is a strange and fun experience in itself. It’s like having the ocean right under your house and you can hear the waves all the time.

Moreover, most of the inns are for one group only, and some inns have their own private hot springs.

However, Funaya Inns are so popular these days that it is difficult to make a reservation even two months in advance.

Even if you can’t stay in a funaya house, just staying in Ine is fun enough, so please stay!

Model Course

Begginer Lv
Rice Terraces & Boathouses Course (Ine)

[For Beginners] Distance 11.2km/
Touring time 1h/ Cumulative elevation 256m/ Rental spot: Ine Hide Base

Begginer Lv
Beautiful Seaside Course (Amanohashidate to Ine)

[For Beginners] Distance 20km(Oneway)/
Touring time 1h(Oneway)/ Cumulative elevation 104m/ Rental spot: Amanohashidate

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