Scenic Japan from the Water

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

A rare spot where you can see deep down inside the caldera volcano from about ninety million years ago. You will find a large rock mural created by nature with images of snakes, rabbits, etc.

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

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