Scenic Japan from the Water

A very venerable shrine close to Ichinomiya Boat Dock, where Amaterasu-ōmikami and Toyouke-ōmikami were enshrined before they were enshrined at Ise Grand Shrine.

Fresh blue and green Amanohashidate in spring is lovely, but the row of pine trees covered in white snow is also marvelous.

Chion-ji Temple pagoda. Chion-ji Temple is a highly regarded temple whose high-profile visitors include Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu during the Muromachi period.

Beautiful sunset seen from Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat, Ichinomiya Boat Dock. The air in this area is crisp and clean, and beautiful sunrise and sunset can be seen.

A beach in Amanohashidate. Many people from all over the country visit in summer to swim in one of Japan's most scenic spots.

The view of Amanohashidate from Kasamatsu Park near Ichinomiya Boat Dock is called “shoryukan” (rising dragon), and it is considered a very auspicious sight.

The air in this area is crisp and clean, and beautiful morning and evening skies can be seen.

Stunning Niō statues are enshrined on the left and right. Nariai-ji Temple is home to many valuable cultural treasures and is also famous as a temple that makes wishes come true.

A spectacular view of Amanohashidate can be enjoyed from the upper floor of the boat. Passengers can also feed seagulls.

The bridge rotates 90 degrees when a ship passes and is worth an experience. Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat from Miyazu passes through here.

A 25-minute experience of the beautiful Funaya housings stretched across the whole harbor.

Dolphins occasionally visit Ine Bay. A lucky visitor might have a chance to see them.

Funaya houses colored by the evening glow. Orange and pink veils of light give a different look to Ine’s spectacular scenery.

A picture of Ine taken from the sky. The way the 230 Funaya houses stretch across the harbor can be well observed.

Funaya houses are buildings unique to this region. The ground level of the building is a garage for fishboats, and the second floor is used as housing and living space.

Ine in snow almost looks as if it had popped out from a fairy tale.

A 100-meter waterfall in Ine town. A precious fall which only appears after rain or snowmelt seasons.

The pink cherry blossoms are a perfect match for the emerald green waters of the ocean. Ine is a place where even time flows slower.

Another shot from the fireworks festival. Fireworks reflecting on the waters create a dreamlike scene.

The blue sky, the blue water, and the Funaya houses melting into the scene…. Picturesque is the word.

Funaya houses and their lighting. Sunset and night views of the area are also spectacular.

A view of Ine Bay from the roadside station “Funaya no Sato." A gorgeous scenery of the 230 Funaya houses and the beautiful ocean.

Another photo from the fireworks festival. The traditional lanterns hung from the Funaya houses makes everyone’s heart brighter.

An shrine in Ine, known for its legends of Urashima Taro, one of the most famous folktales of Japan.

A fireworks festival is held every year at the end of August. The fireworks lighting up the Funaya houses create outerworldly scenes.

You can see a hole created by wave erosion and also a statue of Kannon Bodhisattva, the Goddess of Mercy, at the upper left.

A rare spot where you can see deep down inside the caldera volcano from about ninety million years ago. You will find a large rock mural created by nature with images of snakes, rabbits, etc.

The dolphin ship can just pass through between the cliffs rising 50m from the sea level only when the sea is calm. The rocks have been nicknamed the Alps of the Sea.

A thrilling rock arch that the Dolphin Ship barely squeezes through 

Fufu Cave is one of the best-known sights of Omijima