Glide by boat through Ine's extraordinary 'funaya' — 230 traditional boathouses built directly over the sea, where fishing families have lived for centuries with the ocean as their front door. This hidden bay is one of Japan's most important preservation districts.
What to expect
The 30-minute drive north from Maizuru along the Tango Peninsula coast is itself spectacular — rugged sea cliffs, deep inlets, and pine-fringed headlands. At Ine, board the 25-minute bay cruise as the captain explains funaya architecture and the daily rhythms of this fishing community (guides often feed the bay's famously tame seagulls). After the boat, walk the narrow harborfront lane, peer into working boathouses, and stop at a local minshuku for fresh-grilled seafood and local Tango sake.
Good to know
Ine is 30–40 minutes north of Maizuru by car. Combine with Amanohashidate (en route) for a full-day Tango Peninsula circuit. Boat tours run several times daily — no advance booking needed for the boat, but arrange your private car in advance. Allow 4–5 hours total from port.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Maizuru — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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- Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion & Ryoan-ji Zen Garden: Private Kyoto Icons
- Arashiyama: Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji & Sagano Romantic Train
- Amanohashidate: Japan's 'Bridge to Heaven' by Boat & Viewpoint Lift
- Samurai & Ninja Museum Kyoto: Immersive Warrior Experience