⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hidden Gem by the Sea – Tranquility in Every Corner Visiting Ine Funaya was like stepping into a peaceful postcard. The calm waters, traditional wooden boathouses, and surrounding green hills created a serene and cinematic atmosphere. Walking along the waterfront, I felt completely at ease, enjoying the fresh sea breeze and slow pace of life. Locals were kind and welcoming, and it felt like time slowed down in this charming village. Perfect for those looking to escape the city and immerse themselves in authentic Japanese coastal culture. Highly recommend taking a boat tour to view the houses from the sea — it’s a unique perspective you won’t get anywhere else in Japan. A must-visit if you’re traveling through Kyoto!

This fishing town is worth a visit. Take a glimpse of the daily life of its townspeople. You can rent a bike and go around town but be mindful of their private spaces. Ride the boat and feed the seagulls. Or just sit and take in the scenery.

Definitely a must , it feels like a gem in Japan. Very different sceneries and views. Sea food here is fantastic and the town is quiet and relaxing. The only downside is that like any small town it has limited buses/transportations and everything has a tight schedule. Just be alert about that to get here early and if you are not staying , leave before the last bus.

A unique and picturesque side of Japan. The traditional boat houses lining the quiet bay are full of charm, each with their own character and history. It feels like stepping into a slower, more peaceful way of life. With good planning, a day trip here should be enough to explore and appreciate the calm beauty of the area. There is also a boat house that has been turned into a small museum, where you can enter for a modest fee to see what the inside of a funaya looks like. I regret not going in.

Nice little fish village, we felt like we were in an anime show with the views and beauty of it. Our tour guy took us a whole lap around the mountain to see other points of interests from the map. Don't go too late into the evening, it could be eerie and unsafe.

Enjoy the scenic view from the touring boat (I suggest taking the big one with seagull feeding at the Ine Wan Meguri, 伊根湾巡り overlooking the whole Ine Fishing Village. Would recommend to stay overnight to fully embrace the whole village’s strolling experience.

This is an ancient fishing village where boats and house together, beautiful and heritage place. Good for walking and cycling.

A beautiful bay area surrounded by boathouses and clear sea views. Took a local bus here, overall quiet and lovely places. Do note shops and inns are few and some require pre-reservations to be made so some pre-research is needed. Would recommend this place to those who enjoy a unique boat house or by the sea view, and require some peace away from the hustle and bustle of life. Do note there are tourists but mostly local and still quite manageable.

February 9. Amazing view of the bay. I came only to realize more the location of Ine and Funaya. You like calm and peaceful real local Funaya Boat house …. So don’t go to the tourist epicenter ( right side of the picture) but go on the left side. Amazing views. Beautiful houses. No tourists. I walk around the street at 14h.

Fantastic view of Ine Bay. Free parking here and there’s a small shop that sells local produce.

Restrooms are relatively dirty and have huge cockroaches. Apart from some vending machines no other amenities. The actual road station closes early and opens late, so for travelers spending the night it’s essential never available.

Some Funaya themed set meals, the stewed fishes are great intro to the area. Sashimi cuts are small, not sure if worth the price. Great view of the Ine, though quite far from the Boathouses which really requires you to be up close to appreciate them! Hope over to the park, that's a better place to view the Boathouses. This location is great only for the sweeping view of the Ine bay area.

View of the terrace is super to see whole bay area of Ine. However, the station of the road itself is a little old...

Fantastic place to take a rest. Good restaurant with stanning view. Free parking area.

Read a story about the very first female sake maker who owns this sake distillery. But not sure if they still run business and open to tourists.

Sake shop and factory. Only one parking spot for very small car. Otherwise, you can park 150 meters away.

Very very local brewery, wonderful sake range. I can't afford the top of range so I got something under. Still fantastic!

A local brewery that has a rich and special history. There are a few types of sake and they all taste nice. A good place to visit if you're travelling in the nearby region.

Nice small place where u can buy and try some local Sake!

赤米酒粕最中, not much of alcohol taste, but it’s worth a try!!

Great Sakagura(sake brewery) with phenomenal hospitality. Must come back soon.

We went to the nearby falls and saw this from the mountain, so stopped by. It was peaceful, though the attached park seems to have seen much better days. Interesting history and legend combine in this place.

This shrine is located in a special neighborhood where you must take a walk

(Translated by Google) A historic place. It was a weekday afternoon and there were no tourists around. It was under renovation. The buildings and trees seemed to be aging. I wonder if they'll clean it up for the New Year. (Original) 歴史ある場所。 平日昼間で観光客はいない状態。改修中でした。建物も木も老朽化しているみたいです。お正月に向けて綺麗になるのかな。

(Translated by Google) Visited on November 20th. This is the shrine where the legend of Urashima Taro originated. The location is fantastic. It's near the famous tourist spot of Ine, but it's quiet and peaceful. The shrine buildings are quite dilapidated and are apparently in the process of being rebuilt, but I think the current buildings are still quite charming. This shrine has a long history, so if you have the chance, be sure to ask for a detailed explanation. The Tango Peninsula has long flourished through exchanges with the continent and was a cutting-edge city. The various legends are likely remnants of that. (Original) 11/20訪問 浦島太郎伝説の元になった神社です ロケーションは最高 観光地で有名な伊根の近くにありますが、 静かで穏やか 社殿はかなり老朽化しており 建て替えをされている途中だとか が、今の社殿も味わい深いと思います 古い縁起を持つ神社なので チャンスがあればお話を聞かせてもらってください とても詳しく説明してくださいます 丹後半島が 古くから 大陸との交流で栄え 先端都市だったと いろんな伝説はその名残ではないでしょうか

(Translated by Google) After seeing the Funaya in Ine, I found this shrine on a map and went there. It said that it originated from Urashima Taro. It was an old-looking shrine. It seems that it is going to be renovated soon. After praying, I went to the shop. The goshuin (red seal) was handwritten, but I forgot my goshuin so I bought one because they were selling handwritten ones on paper. If you collect goshuin, it's a good idea to bring your goshuin book with you. The staff explained a lot about Urashima Shrine and Urashima Taro. I also bought a Tamatebako box containing amulets. I was told to display it in the east or south. (Original) 伊根の舟屋をみたあと、地図で見つけて行ってきました。 浦島太郎由来とあったので。 古い感じの神社でした。今度、改修工事をするそうです。 参拝して、売店へ。 御朱印は手書きだったのに、御朱印忘れたので手書きで紙に書いたものを販売していたので購入。 御朱印集めてる人は御朱印帳は必ず持っていったほうがいいです。 係の人が、浦島神社＆浦島太郎にについて色々と説明してくれました。 お守りが入った玉手箱も購入。 飾るときは東か南にとのことでした。

(Translated by Google) This shrine is where the legend of Urashima Taro is passed down. According to the Nihon Shoki, Urashima Taro, a powerful local lord, was invited by a woman to go to the land of Tokoyo and spent about 300 years there before returning. This shrine is said to be dedicated to Urashima Taro. What was there in that land? (Original) 浦嶋伝承が伝わる神社。日本書紀によれば、この辺りの豪族の浦嶋子が女性に誘われ、常世の国へ行き300年ほど過ごして帰って来たらしい。その浦嶋子を祀っているらしい。あちらの国には何があったのだろうか？

(Translated by Google) Although the shrine feels very old, it is well maintained and has a pleasant atmosphere. The breeze was very pleasant and it was cool even during the summer day. There were no other worshippers, so I was able to pray quietly. (Original) 大変古さを感じる神社ですが、手入れがされており、気持ちの良い空間でした。風が大変気持ちよく、夏の日中にもかかわらず涼しかったです。参拝客はおらず、静かにお参りできました。

Came here to see the Nii rice terraces but the steep ones along the upper mountain don't seem to be in use this year (2021). It's still a lovely area, and if you want to see the rice fields in Nii, you can head down the hill to the "main" road where there are still some larger ones right along the Japanese Sea. For that quintessential terraced rice field (with the tiers and unique shapes), I recommend traveling further up the coast (west) to the Sodeshi Rice Terraces.

(Translated by Google) Former Arai rice terraces. It is now fallow land. Weeds are growing and it is becoming difficult to distinguish between cultivated land and the ridge. I could only imagine how beautiful it must have been in the olden days when I could clearly see the curves of the banks. The place has a nice view. (Original) 旧新井の棚田。今では休耕地となっています。 雑草が伸びて耕作地と畔との境も分かりづらくなっています。 昔は畔の曲線がハッキリ見えて、綺麗だったのだろうと想像しかできませでした。 眺めはいい場所です。

(Translated by Google) I'm not sure if it's a different place from the Arai rice terraces, but it was a nice, peaceful place. (Original) 新井の棚田とは別物なのか謎ですが、 穏やかで良いところでした。

(Translated by Google) Its role as a rice terrace has now ended, and some traces of the rice terrace remain. Although you cannot see the beauty of Senmaida as a paddy field, it is still a scenic spot! Rather, it was a luxury to hear the occasional sound of waves and birdsong in the silence and silence. The scenery of the process of returning human-made things to nature is also an indescribable scene. However, if you are not using heavy machinery, I think it is better not to have one. (Original) もう棚田としての役割は終え棚田の面影が少しばかり残っていました。 千枚田の水田としての美しさは見る事が出来ませんが、絶景スポットである事には変わりありません！ むしろ人がいなく静寂の中に時折聞こえる波の音と鳥の声は贅沢でした。 人の作った物が自然に還っていく過程の風景も何とも言えない情景。 ただ重機は使っていないのであれば無い方が良いと思います。

(Translated by Google) Postscript: We confirmed with the Ine Town Tourism Association on May 17th that the 2019 rice planting event has been cancelled. The owner of the rice terraces is elderly, so it looks like they will be left fallow (sad). I went to Golden Week, but the rice fields haven't been plowed yet, so I wonder if there's still a lot of rice planting going on...maybe it's being left fallow... The road leading to the rice terraces is very narrow, so be careful; there is a wider area slightly below the rice terraces, so if you want to park, that's about it. (Original) 追記 : 5/17に伊根町観光協会へ確認したところ、2019年の田植えイベントは中止。棚田のオーナーさんがご高齢と言うことで、どうやら休耕されるようです(残念) GWに行きましたが、まだ田んぼを耕す事もされてないので、田植えはまだまだなのか･･･休耕されているのか･･･ 棚田に向かう道はとても狭いので注意、棚田の少し下に広くなった場所があるので、停めるならそこくらいです

(Translated by Google) Photographed: 2017.5.19 Apparently rice planting starts on May 21st, which is a little late. There aren't many rice terraces with such irregular shapes anymore. You can also try rice planting experience if you make a reservation (=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ The barbecue after rice planting is really delicious (￣∇￣) Hinedori is exquisite! The rice is also great! (Original) 撮影:2017.5.19 田植えとしては少し遅い5/21かららしいです。 こんな不規則な形の棚田はもうあんまりないですよねー。 田植え体験も予約すればできます(=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ 田植え後のバーベキューが本当に美味しいんですよね(￣∇￣) ヒネドリが絶品！米も最高！

(Translated by Google) June 2017 The sea and rice terraces looked nice. I was excited to imagine what it would be like when the rice was growing and the ocean was blue. (Original) 2017年6月 海と棚田がいい感じでした。 稲が成長し、海が青い時を想像するとワクワクしました。

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately, the beach will not open in the summer of 2024 under the ordinance. ・There are no lifeguards, liaison personnel, or AEDs on site. Small children require special attention from their parents. ・There is no designated swimming area, but please avoid the offshore area as it is dangerous. ・Since it is not a beach under local regulations, you can also use kayaks and kayaks, which are defined as boats. Please be careful not to collide with other swimmers. ・There is no parking fee, but we ask for a cleaning donation of 500 yen per car, but it is optional. ・You can use the toilet, but the shower room and changing room are closed. Please prepare by filling a plastic tank with water. ・On weekends and holidays, you can use nearby hot springs, please search for "Megumi no Yu". ・Barbecues and camping in the parking lot are prohibited. Lastly, to everyone who always uses our services. Thank you very much for using our beach beautifully and for choosing this beach again. We wish you happy memories without accidents and plenty of fishing results. (Original) 2024年夏、残念ながら条例下の海水浴場開設ではありません。 ・監視員、連絡員、A E Dは常駐ではありません、小さなお子様は取り分け保護者の方の注意が必要です。 ・遊泳区域は設定されていませんが沖合は危険なので避けましょう。 ・条例下の海水浴場ではありませんので、船舶と規定されているサップやカヤックの利用も可能です。遊泳者と衝突のないように注意して楽しんでください。 ・駐車料金はありません、1台につき500円の清掃協力協賛金をお願いしていますが任意です。 ・トイレは利用できますが、シャワールーム、更衣室は閉鎖です。ポリタンクなどに水を入れてご準備下さい。 ・週末、祝日は近くの温泉が利用できます、「めぐみの湯」で検索して下さい。 ・駐車車場内でのバーベキューや、キャンプは禁止です。 最後にいつも利用していただいてる皆様へ。綺麗に使って頂き、またこの浜を選んでくださり心よりお礼を申し上げます。事故の無い楽しい思い出や十分な釣果をお祈り致しております。

(Translated by Google) The time I visited in 202309 was free. (Original) 私が訪れた２０２３０９はフリーでした。

Very nice beach and is kid friendly

(Translated by Google) Shimako of Ura went out to sea in a boat, caught a five-colored turtle, and met Kamehime. The boat probably started rowing from this cove. There is still a small fishing port. The location is almost in the center of the tip of the Tango Peninsula. About 20 minutes walk from Urashima Shrine. The sandy beach in front is a swimming beach. The weather was nice on the day I visited, and the sea was a bright emerald green. The sand on the beach is white and has fine grains. Since it was out of season, there wasn't a single person there. You can just hear the gentle sound of the waves. A small shrine on a rocky area jutting out from the sandy beach. Is it something related to Shimako? I stared out into the ocean for a while, waiting for a five-colored turtle to come out, but it never did. (Original) 舟で沖へ出た浦の嶋子は五色の亀を釣り上げ、亀姫に出会いました。舟はこの入江から漕ぎ出したのでしょう。今も小さな漁港があります。 場所は丹後半島の先端のほぼ中央。浦島神社から歩いて20分ちょっと。正面の砂浜が海水浴場です。訪れた日は天気が良く、海は鮮やかなエメラルドグリーン。砂浜は白く、粒が細かい。 季節外れなので人っ子一人おらず。波の音が穏やかに聞こえてくるばかりです。砂浜に突き出た岩場に小さな祠。嶋子ゆかりのものでしょうか。しばらく沖の方を見つめ、五色の亀が出て来るのを待ちましたが、出てきませんでした。

(Translated by Google) Recommended for fishing and swimming. There are fewer people and you can relax. Please note that there are no beach huts and parking is limited. It's convenient because there is a toilet and a place to wash your feet. (Original) 釣り、海水浴にオススメです。人が少なくリラックスできます。海の家などはなく駐車場にも限りがあるので注意。 トイレと、足を洗う場所があるので便利です。

(Translated by Google) After staying overnight in Ine Town, we drove over there! The ocean is simply beautiful! There was not a single speck of trash, not a single strange seaweed-like thing, and the sand was so smooth you could even walk there barefoot. It was really great! (Original) 伊根町に泊まってから、車で訪れました！ とにかく海が綺麗！ ゴミもひとつもなくて、変な海藻みたいなんも一つもなくて、砂もサラサラで裸足もいけます。 実によかった！

(Translated by Google) I guess it was a mobile supermarket, and people from the neighborhood came to buy it in the parking lot. There were some places along the coast where you could camp. There are almost no people there on weekdays, probably because it's the off-season. (Original) 移動スーパーでしょうか、駐車場に来て近所の方達が買いにきていました。 海岸沿いを奥に行くとキャンプ出来そうな場所もありました。 平日、オフシーズンだからか、人はほぼ居ません。

(Translated by Google) Parking is relatively cheap at 1,000 yen for a summer beach, and there are shower rooms too! This is a beach I highly recommend. (Original) 夏の海水浴場では駐車場代が1000円と安い方、シャワールームもあっていい！お勧めできる海水浴場です。

(Translated by Google) Personally, this is my favorite local beach. There is nothing, but nature is the best❗ (Original) 私個人としましてはローカルでお気に入りのビーチです。 何もないですが自然が一番です❗

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hidden Gem by the Sea – Tranquility in Every Corner Visiting Ine Funaya was like stepping into a peaceful postcard. The calm waters, traditional wooden boathouses, and surrounding green hills created a serene and cinematic atmosphere. Walking along the waterfront, I felt completely at ease, enjoying the fresh sea breeze and slow pace of life. Locals were kind and welcoming, and it felt like time slowed down in this charming village. Perfect for those looking to escape the city and immerse themselves in authentic Japanese coastal culture. Highly recommend taking a boat tour to view the houses from the sea — it’s a unique perspective you won’t get anywhere else in Japan. A must-visit if you’re traveling through Kyoto!

This fishing town is worth a visit. Take a glimpse of the daily life of its townspeople. You can rent a bike and go around town but be mindful of their private spaces. Ride the boat and feed the seagulls. Or just sit and take in the scenery.

Definitely a must , it feels like a gem in Japan. Very different sceneries and views. Sea food here is fantastic and the town is quiet and relaxing. The only downside is that like any small town it has limited buses/transportations and everything has a tight schedule. Just be alert about that to get here early and if you are not staying , leave before the last bus.

A unique and picturesque side of Japan. The traditional boat houses lining the quiet bay are full of charm, each with their own character and history. It feels like stepping into a slower, more peaceful way of life. With good planning, a day trip here should be enough to explore and appreciate the calm beauty of the area. There is also a boat house that has been turned into a small museum, where you can enter for a modest fee to see what the inside of a funaya looks like. I regret not going in.

Nice little fish village, we felt like we were in an anime show with the views and beauty of it. Our tour guy took us a whole lap around the mountain to see other points of interests from the map. Don't go too late into the evening, it could be eerie and unsafe.

Enjoy the scenic view from the touring boat (I suggest taking the big one with seagull feeding at the Ine Wan Meguri, 伊根湾巡り overlooking the whole Ine Fishing Village. Would recommend to stay overnight to fully embrace the whole village’s strolling experience.

This is an ancient fishing village where boats and house together, beautiful and heritage place. Good for walking and cycling.