Scenic Japan from the Water

The only shrine in Amanohashidate. Isoshimizu in the shrine is a mysterious well where fresh water springs up despite being surrounded by the ocean. 

Nariai-ji Temple, 28th temple of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, is accessible from Ichinomiya Boat Dock by Kasamatsu Cable and Tankai Tozan Bus. The sight of its autumn leaves is spectacular.

Right next to Amanohashidate Boat Dock. It is known as a guardian deity of wisdom, and many students come to offer prayers before the entrance exam. Home to many cultural treasures.

Amanohashidate Rotating Bridge rotates 90 degrees when a boat passes. The scarlet bridge turning dynamically is a captivating sight

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

Beautiful combination of cherry blossoms and Amanohashidate, Japan’s representative flower and scenic spot.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Est.1754. Its buildings are located by the ocean, right next to the Funaya houses.

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.

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.

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

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

The “Karanse Okushiri” that connects Okushiri Island and Mainland Hokkaido has been in service since 2017.

Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge is the longest span bridge in the world, which links the city of Kobe on the Japanese mainland of Honshu to Iwaya on Awaji Island.

Hakata-style Tonkotsu Ramen is popular along with Ramens of Hokkaido, namely Sapporo-style Miso Ramen, Hakodate-style Shio Ramen, and Asahikawa-style Shoyu Ramen.

Beautiful ｄrawbridge facing the Kanmon Straits