Ine on the Tango coast in Kyoto: the boathouse village, the sea taxi and boat tours, and how to reach it from Amanohashidate.

Operational details such as opening hours, admission fees, and train times can change. Prefer official pages and reconfirm before you travel (sources checked on 30 October 2026).

Why visit

• Ine is a fishing village on the Tango peninsula where the houses have boat garages at water level.
• It is one of the few places in Japan where the boathouse row survives as a working street.
• It suits travellers already going to Amanohashidate or the Kyoto coast.

Top places and highlights

The funaya row

The boathouses line the bay for about a kilometre. The village is a lived-in place, so keep to the road and respect private ground.

Sea taxi and boat tours

Boats run from the village along the bay and give the classic view from the water. Sailings depend on weather and season; reconfirm on the day.

The Ine viewpoint

A road viewpoint above the village shows the full curve of the bay.

Food and drink

• A few small restaurants serve fish and local dishes; hours are short and irregular.
• There is little choice in the village, so plan around the opening you find.

Getting there and around

• Bus from Amanohashidate or Miyazu along the coast; the ride is slow but scenic.
• By car through the Tango peninsula, with narrow roads in the village itself.

Where to stay

• A handful of guesthouses and converted boathouses take overnight guests.
• Most visitors stay at Amanohashidate or Miyazu and come for a few hours.

Best time to visit

• Spring and autumn are the calmest seasons for the boat ride.
• Winter is quiet and cold, with fewer sailings.

Practical tips

• Check the boat schedule before travelling specifically for it.
• Do not enter private boathouses or slipways; the village is still working.
• Treat fares and timetables as things to reconfirm.

Suggested day-trip outline

1. Take the coastal bus from Amanohashidate in the morning.
2. Walk the boathouse row and take a boat if one is running.
3. Return in the afternoon, or continue by car along the Tango coast.

Before you go

Timetables, fares, admission fees, and seasonal access rules can change. Check the official tourism and transport sites linked below for the latest information before you travel.

Explore More of Japan

Published guides that pair with this one:

• Amanohashidate Travel Guide: The Pine Sandbar in Northern Kyoto
• Kinosaki Onsen Guide: Yukata, Seven Baths, and the Willow Canal
• Kyoto Travel Guide: Areas, Temples and a Three-Day Plan
• Awaji Island Guide: Bridges, Flowers and the Naruto Strait
• Kumano Hongu Taisha Travel Guide: The Grand Shrine in the Mountains

Browse every Kansai guide on this site for the rest of the region.

Sources

• Ine Tourism (official) (checked 2026-10-30)
• JNTO (checked 2026-10-30)