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. 

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.

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

Kasamatsu Park near Ichinomiya Boat Dock is a popular spot for upside down viewing through your legs. With earth and sky reversed, Amanohashidate looks like a bridge over the heavens.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 thrilling rock arch that the Dolphin Ship barely squeezes through 

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

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

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

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.