Scenic Japan from the Water

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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