Scenic Japan from the Water

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  • Two-Story Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat

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

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  • The view known as “shoryukan” (rising dragon) from the observation deck

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

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  • Sightseeing Boat running along Monju Waterway and Amanohashidate Canal

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    Cruises through atmospheric Amanohashidate Waterway, including Rotating Bridge that turns 90 degrees when a ship passes through. It is a rare sight!

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  • Chion-ji Temple, Tahōtō (many-jewelled pagoda)

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

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  • Amanohashidate Shrine

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

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  • Motoise Kono Shrine

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    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.

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  • Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat

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    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.

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  • Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat at sunset

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

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  • Amanohashidate Rotating Bridge

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

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  • Amanohashidate beach

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

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  • Funaya and the fireworks

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

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  • Ine’s Funaya houses at night

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

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  • Dolphins in Ine Bay

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

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  • A Birds-eye-view of Ine and the Funaya houses

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

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  • Urashima Jinja (Shrine)

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

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  • The fireworks of Ine

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

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  • Ine Bay seen from heights

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

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  • Ine Bay and its beautiful cherry blossoms during spring

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    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.

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  • Ine’s Funaya houses covered in snow

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

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  • Funaya houses and the blue sky and sea

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

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  • Sunset at Ine Bay

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

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  • Ine Town, Nunobiki Falls

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

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  • Mukai Sake Brewery, a long-established brewery

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

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  • The fireworks of Ine

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

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  • Ine’s Funaya houses

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    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.

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  • Ine Bay Boat Tour

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

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  • Dimon, Shomon

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    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.

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  • Hanadura

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

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  • Fufu Cave (Husband-Wife Cave)

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    It is known to bring harmony and happiness to married couples.

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  • Shizugaura

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    The view from here is the model of the big mural of NAMI-NO-MA (room of waves) at the Chowaden Reception Hall of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.

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