Scenic Japan from the Water

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

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.

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.

The first sunrise of the year seen from Kasamatsu Park near Ichinomiya Boat Dock. On this day, Kasamatsu Cable also operates from early morning.

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

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.

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.

Sightseeing Boat that cruises through the calm waters of Aso Sea along Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s three scenic views. Enjoy the breathtaking view from the waters.

Inner Shrine of Motoise Kono Shrine, a famous power spot where deities such as Amaterasu-ōmikami and Toyouke-ōmikami are enshrined.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Historic Mojiko, a delightful early 20th century port district that continues to move with the times

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