Amanohashidate & Ine Private Tour from Kyoto with English Driver

About this experience

Private day trip from Kyoto to Amanohashidate & Ine. Escape the city to Kyoto’s coastal beauty: pine-covered sandbars, blue bay views, seaside temples, fishing villages, and traditional boathouses. Start with pickup from Kyoto, then visit Amanohashidate—view the sandbar from a hillside overlook, walk near it, or visit Chionji Temple. Continue to Ine, a peaceful village known for funaya boathouses. Optional boat ride or local seafood at your own expense (weather/time permitting). Great for couples, families, photographers, and repeat Kyoto visitors. MAX6/MAX9 include English-speaking driver-guide (driving, basic assistance, route support). MAX13/MAX18/MAX44 include vehicle & driver only (no guide/English). Contact us 24h ahead with pickup details, group size, luggage, stops, requests. Otherwise, standard route follows. Admission, viewpoint fees, boat rides, meals, drinks, seafood lunch, personal expenses not included.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 120 min

   Amanohashidate, which is known as one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. The 3.8 km long white sand beach land bridge is covered with more than 8,000 dark green pine trees, and there is a quiet shrine among them. The adjacent Kasamatsu Park and Amanohashidate Viewland can also overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Amanohashidate. You can walk into this land bridge, worship the shrine. Also you could get a boat cruise (personal expense) . Even you can go to the View land (personal expense) to overlook the great attraction.

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 120 min

   Ine’s Funaya Boathouses. More than 230 houseboats are built around the water, many of which have been renovated into cafes, restaurants and hotels. You can choose to take a boat cruise or walk here, and of course don't forget to taste the delicious seafood.

What's included

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• Air-conditioned vehicle for vehicle options.
• Parking fees for the arranged route.
• One free baby seat upon request.
• English-speaking driver-guide only for MAX6 and MAX9 options.
• Fuel fees for the arranged route.
• Highway tolls for the arranged route.
• 30 minutes of free waiting time from the scheduled pickup time.

What's not included

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• Admission tickets.
• Amanohashidate View Land ticket.
• Kasamatsu Park cable car or lift ticket.
• Ine Bay sightseeing boat ticket.
• Meals and drinks.
• Personal expenses.
• Extra time beyond the selected duration.
• Out-of-area pickup or drop-off.
• Waiting time beyond the free 30 minutes.
• Overtime fee for vehicles up to 13 seats: JPY 5,000 per hour.
• Overtime fee for 18-seat vehicles: JPY 10,000 per hour.
• Overtime fee for 44-seat buses: JPY 15,000 per hour.
• Additional baby seats: JPY 2,000 per seat. Please contact us in advance to arrange them.

Additional information

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• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total duration includes the travel time
• The duration for every attraction is the recommend time
• If you want shorten or extend single attraction duration, you can communicate with driver or guide

Cancellation policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.