JHT Holiday Travel
Depart from Osaka and explore the scenic Tango Coast in northern Kyoto, visiting three unique highlights in one day — the scenic railway, Amanohashidate, and Ine Funaya.
Take the train from Nishi-Maizuru to Amanohashidate and cross the Yura River Bridge along the way. As the train travels across the bridge surrounded by water, the scenery creates the impression of a railway running over the sea.
Upon arrival at Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views, enjoy free time to explore attractions such as Amanohashidate View Land, Chionji Temple, the rotating bridge, and the pine-covered sandbar.
Continue to the peaceful Ine Bay and stroll through the traditional funaya boathouse village, where rows of unique waterfront houses create one of northern Kyoto’s most distinctive coastal landscapes. You may also choose to take an Ine Bay sightseeing cruise and enjoy a different view of the boathouses from the water.
Experience the railways, coastal scenery, natural landscapes, and traditional fishing village atmosphere of northern Kyoto — all in one day.
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Tango Coast Hidden Gems
The Highlight
🚃 Tango Scenic Railway | Experience the Yura River Bridge Take the train from Nishi-Maizuru to Amanohashidate and cross the famous Yura River Bridge along the way. As the train travels across the wide stretch of water, it appears to be running directly over the sea, offering unique views of northern Kyoto’s railway and coastal scenery.
🌊 Amanohashidate | Enjoy the Famous Flying Dragon View Visit Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views. Stroll along the pine-covered sandbar, visit Chionji Temple and the rotating bridge, or take the chairlift or monorail up to Amanohashidate View Land for panoramic views of Amanohashidate and Miyazu Bay.
🏘️ Ine Funaya | Discover a Traditional Fishing Village Explore the traditional fishing village of Ine, where more than 230 funaya boathouses line the shores of Ine Bay. Wander through the peaceful waterfront streets and experience the unique scenery created by the traditional boathouses, calm bay, and local village life.
⛴️ Ine Bay Sightseeing Cruise | See the Funaya from the Water Depending on your selected package, enjoy an Ine Bay sightseeing cruise and admire the traditional boathouses and beautiful bay scenery from the water — a completely different perspective from exploring the village on foot.
✨ Discover Three Highlights of Northern Kyoto in One Day From scenic railways and coastal landscapes to traditional waterfront villages, experience the Tango Scenic Railway, Amanohashidate, and Ine Funaya in one day and discover a different side of Kyoto beyond the city center.
The Experience
Depart from the designated meeting point in Osaka and travel to the Tango region of northern Kyoto for a full-day journey combining a scenic railway experience, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views, and the traditional funaya boathouse village of Ine.
Tango Scenic Railway | Crossing the Yura River Bridge
Upon arrival at Nishi-Maizuru Station, board the train to Amanohashidate. The journey takes you through the Tango region of northern Kyoto, offering views of the coastline and natural scenery around Maizuru and Miyazu.
One of the highlights of the journey is crossing the Yura River Bridge. As the railway stretches across the wide expanse of water, the view from the train creates the impression of traveling directly over the sea, making this one of the most distinctive railway scenes in the region.
This section of the journey is aboard a local train with non-reserved seating. Enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere of the diesel train while taking in the coastal and countryside scenery of northern Kyoto.
Amanohashidate | One of Japan’s Three Scenic Views
After arriving at Amanohashidate, enjoy free time to explore the area at your own pace.
Amanohashidate is a natural sandbar stretching approximately 3.6 kilometers across Miyazu Bay, covered with around 8,000 pine trees. Together with Miyajima and Matsushima, it is celebrated as one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views.
You may visit Amanohashidate View Land and take the chairlift or monorail up Mt. Monju for panoramic views of Amanohashidate and Miyazu Bay. Try the famous “Matanozoki” viewing style by looking at the scenery upside down through your legs — the sandbar appears like a dragon soaring into the sky, a view known as “Hiryukan,” or the “Flying Dragon View.”
You can also visit Chionji Temple, dedicated to Monju Bodhisattva, and explore nearby attractions such as the Chie-no-wa Stone Lantern, the rotating bridge, the Japan’s Three Scenic Views monument, and the pine-covered sandbar.
Ine Funaya | Traditional Fishing Village of Northern Kyoto
After leaving Amanohashidate, continue to Ine Funaya.
More than 230 traditional funaya boathouses line the shores of Ine Bay, creating one of northern Kyoto’s most distinctive fishing village landscapes. The waterfront houses, calm bay, surrounding mountains, and everyday life of the local community offer a completely different atmosphere from central Kyoto.
During your free time, you may visit a viewpoint overlooking Ine Bay and the funaya village, stroll through Ineura Park and the waterfront streets, and discover different viewpoints for enjoying and photographing the traditional boathouses.
You may also visit the Funaya Biyori area and relax at a café overlooking Ine Bay.
Ine Bay Sightseeing Cruise | View the Funaya from the Sea
Depending on your selected package, you may take an Ine Bay sightseeing cruise and enjoy panoramic views of the bay from the water.
The cruise takes approximately 25 minutes. From the upper deck, you can admire the rows of funaya along the coastline and experience Ine Bay from a different perspective.
Some packages include the sightseeing cruise fare. For packages that do not include the cruise ticket, tickets may be purchased separately on the day, subject to availability and operating conditions.
After exploring Ine, return to Osaka by vehicle. The tour ends in the Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori area.
Itinerary
- 07:10Depart from Osaka・Nipponbashi Meet at Nipponbashi Station Exit 2. We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. After meeting, board the vehicle and depart for the Maizuru area in northern Kyoto.
- 09:10Arrival at Nishi-Maizuru Station・Tango Scenic Railway | Approx. 78 minutes Take the train from Nishi-Maizuru Station to Amanohashidate Station, crossing the Yura River Bridge along the way. As the train travels across the wide stretch of water, it creates the impression of a railway running directly over the sea. This section is aboard a local train with non-reserved seating. Enjoy the coastal and natural scenery of the Tango region in northern Kyoto along the way.
- 10:30Amanohashidate Sightseeing | Approx. 140 minutes Arrive at Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views, and enjoy approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes of free time. Explore the area at your own pace, including Amanohashidate View Land, Chionji Temple, the Chie-no-wa Stone Lantern, the rotating bridge, the Japan’s Three Scenic Views monument, and the pine-covered Amanohashidate sandbar. Depending on your selected package, you may take the chairlift or monorail up to View Land and enjoy panoramic views of Amanohashidate and Miyazu Bay, including the famous “Hiryukan” (Flying Dragon View).
- 13:40Ine Funaya | Approx. 120 minutes Arrive at Ine Funaya and enjoy approximately 2 hours of free time. Stroll along Ine Bay and explore the traditional funaya boathouse village. You may visit the Funaya viewpoint, Ineura Park, Funaya Biyori, and other spots to enjoy views of Ine Bay and the waterfront boathouses from different perspectives. Depending on your selected package, you may also take an Ine Bay sightseeing cruise. The cruise takes approximately 25 minutes and offers beautiful views of the traditional funaya boathouses from the water.
- 18:30Osaka・Shinsaibashi Return to Osaka and arrive in the Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori area. The tour ends near Kani Doraku Dotonbori Higashi and Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station Exit 2, bringing your day trip to a close.
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Important Booking Information
The itinerary schedule and order of attractions are for reference only and may be adjusted depending on traffic, weather conditions, train operations, or other circumstances beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
The Tango scenic train is a local train with non-reserved seating. During peak travel seasons or busy periods, seats may not be immediately available and passengers may need to stand for part of the journey.
Train schedules may be changed at short notice due to railway operating conditions. In the event of service suspension, delays, or other unexpected circumstances, the itinerary will be adjusted according to the actual situation on the day.
The Amanohashidate portion of the tour is free time. Depending on the package selected, tickets for the chairlift/monorail, sightseeing cruise, or other activities may be included. Any facilities, tickets, or experiences not included in your selected package must be paid for separately.
The Ine Bay sightseeing cruise takes approximately 25 minutes. Actual departure times and operating conditions are subject to announcements on the day. If the cruise is suspended due to strong winds, rough sea conditions, severe weather, or other circumstances, free time will be arranged in the Ine Funaya area instead.
If you choose to feed the seagulls during the Ine Bay sightseeing cruise, please be aware of eagles flying nearby. If an eagle approaches, stop feeding the seagulls immediately and put away any food in your hands to help prevent accidents.
Please arrive at the designated meeting point on time. To avoid affecting the overall itinerary and other guests, the tour cannot wait for late arrivals. We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Weather conditions in the northern Tango region can change quickly. Please prepare windproof or warm clothing and rain gear according to the season, and wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking.
During free time, please keep track of the designated meeting time and location and take care of your personal belongings.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 3 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel on 2 day(s) before departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 1 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)