The concept is “While having a gentle atmosphere and an attentive space, An inn where you can enjoy the Funaya (Boathouse) as it is.”
So that you can see the appearance of Funaya as it is.
Only the guest room part has been renovated and the exterior
It is limited to one group per day, so you can relax in a private space.
Amanohashidate is one of the “Three Most Famous Views in Japan.” This natural land bridge is described in legend as having been created by the deity Izanagi-no-mikoto as a path from the heavens to visit the deity Izanami-no-mikoto. Amanohashidate is a natural work of art created by the Sea of Japan and the Noda River, flowing from its source on Mt. Oe. The mysterious beauty, the white sands and green pine trees present a truly superb view. Some 8,000 pine trees grow in the sand along the roughly 3.6-kilometer bridge.
The shrine Hashidate Myojin (Amanohashidate-jinja Shrine), a famous freshwater well called Isoshimizu, and a road bridge that swings 90 degrees to allow ferries and barges to pass are among its additional points of interest. Visitors can walk or cycle from one end of Amanohashidate to the other. There are benches and rest areas along the way.
Amanohashidate is included in many “Best 100” lists: 100 Famous Pine Trees of Japan, 100 White Sand and Green Pine Sites of Japan, 100 Roads of Japan, 100 Beaches of Japan, 100 Famous Waters, 100 Historic Parks of Japan, 100 Beautiful Historic Landscapes of Japan, and 100 Geological Features of Japan.
Many people leave Amanohashidate in an hour with just looking down it, but Amanohashidate is a sacred place of Shinto in Japan, with over 1000 years of history and many attractions. This time, I, a local, will introduce the highlights of Amanohashidate. 0. Ine Model Course
Ine lies on the coast of the Sea of Japan and is famous for its 230 wooden boathouses, “funaya”.
Ine’s boathouses are famous for their unusual architecture: the bottom story stores a boat and fishing gear, while the second story comprises the living quaters. The floor of the bottom story nearly lines up with the waterline, making the houses look like they are floating on the bay and making a unique way to enter a home. The boathouses of Ine are a designated Group of Historic Buildings, a category under Japan’s Historic Preservation Act. The beautiful scenery at Ine makes it a popular place for filming TV shows and movies. There are a range of tours with which to enjoy Ine. For example, the Ine Bay Cruise is a popular way to see the boathouses from the water, or you can book tours to enter inside the boathouses, experience fishing, or learn about the history of Ine on a cycling tour.
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There is no train, so the way to Ine from Amanohashidate Station is limited to 2 ways- the bus and E-bike.
If you use the bus, you get on in front of Amanohashidate Sta. and it takes 1 hour and 400 yen. Be careful that the bus can be up to over 1 hour late in busy season.
Bus timetable is here
If you use E-bike, you’d better to rent it at Chiekurabe or Yoshinochaya in fron of Amanohashidate Station, and ride for about 1 hour.
For further information, you should watch the website below.
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. …
[For Beginners] Distance 20km(Oneway)/
Touring time 1h(Oneway)/ Cumulative elevation 104m/ Rental spot: Amanohashidate
