Scenic Japan from the Water

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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