Ine Walking & Cruising Tour – Discover Hidden Charms of Kyoto by the Sea with an English Guide

Ine is a scenic fishing village with traditional Funaya (boat houses) along the bay. This private tour lets you explore Ine’s culture, fishing traditions, and stunning views in just 2 hours. Tour Highlights •Walking Tour: Stroll along the bay and admire the historic Funaya. •Sea Taxi Ride: Enjoy a 20–30 min cruise with beautiful ocean views. •Funaya Visit: See inside a traditional Funaya and learn about a fisherman’s life. •Mondori Fishing Experience: Try a traditional fishing method and discover the blessings of the sea. •English Guide: A local guide will explain Ine’s history and culture. •Sake Brewery Visit: Visit Mukai…

Ine is a scenic fishing village with traditional Funaya (boat houses) along the bay. This private tour lets you explore Ine’s culture, fishing traditions, and stunning views in just 2 hours.
Tour Highlights
•Walking Tour: Stroll along the bay and admire the historic Funaya.
•Sea Taxi Ride: Enjoy a 20–30 min cruise with beautiful ocean views.
•Funaya Visit: See inside a traditional Funaya and learn about a fisherman’s life.
•Mondori Fishing Experience: Try a traditional fishing method and discover the blessings of the sea.
•English Guide: A local guide will explain Ine’s history and culture.
•Sake Brewery Visit: Visit Mukai Sake Brewery (closed on Thursdays) and learn about local sake.

Reservations & Registration

How to Register: kyotouminekotours@gmail.com
Registration Period & Deadline: Registration is required at least 3 days before the tour date.
Cancellation Policy: ・7–4 days prior: 30%
・3–1 days prior: 50%
・On the day: 100%

Basic Information

Season: Year-round
Closed Days & Excluded Dates: Irregular holidays
Meeting Time & Hours of Operation: 7
Schedule: 2.Walking tour: Learn about Ine’s history and Funaya.
3.Sea taxi cruise: 20–30 min around the bay.
4.Funaya visit: Experience a fisherman’s lifestyle.
5.Mondori fishing experience.
6.Mukai Sake Brewery visit (if open).
7.Tour ends with local recommendations from the guide. (subject to change)
Duration: 2 hours
Group Size: Minimum 1 people – Maximum 10 people
Participation Restrictions: People who can walk on their own
Language Support: Staff: Japanese,English
Guide: Japanese,English
Notes: Please contact the business directly.

Pricing

List Price: 20,000 yen for two people (plus 5,000 yen for each additional person)
Included in Price: Guide Fees and Tour Insurance

Access & Meeting Place

Meeting Place & Ticket Pickup Location: Ine Town Tourist Information Center
491 Hirata, Ine Town
Parking Information: Please use the private parking lots near the meeting place.

Operator Information

Operator Name: Kyoto Umineko Tours KYOTO UMINEKO TOURS
Phone Number: 080-6173-7444
Official Website: https://www.ine-kankou.jp/e_active/ine-walking-cruising-tour

Area & City/Town Introduction (Ine Town)

Life Closest to the Sea in Japan
In Ine Town, approximately 230 “funaya” (boat houses) line the Ineura district.
Due to its unique landscape and the way of life of the people who live there, the town has been designated a “Preservation District for Important Groups of Traditional Buildings” by the national government and is a member of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Japan” association.
The primary industry is agriculture and fisheries; in particular, the fishing industry encompasses not only capture fisheries—ranging from large-scale fixed-net fishing by seafood companies to individual fishermen using longlines and pole-and-line methods—but also aquaculture of fish such as “buri” (yellowtail) and “tai” (sea bream), and other aquaculture practices. Since ancient times, the yellowtail caught in the town’s fixed nets has been known as “Ine Buri” and is counted among Japan’s three greatest varieties of yellowtail.