Ghibli-Like Seaside Town, Ine | Stay in a Boathouse for a Magical 2-Day Trip | Japan Travel Vlog

Ghibli-Like Seaside Town, Ine | Stay in a Boathouse for a Magical 2-Day Trip | Japan Travel Vlog

I finally made it to Ine — often called “Kyoto by the sea,” a place I’ve always dreamed of visiting.During this two-day trip, I stayed in one of the famous funaya boathouses and took my time exploring this beautiful seaside town.
The cobalt-blue sea and rows of boathouses that seem to float on the water create a truly magical view —
it feels like stepping into a scene from a Studio Ghibli film.Time flows slowly here, wrapping you in what feels like the nostalgic landscape of old Japan —
a peaceful journey that soothes the heart🌅✨

You’ll find the itinerary and useful travel tips in the video description, so if you’re planning a trip to Ine,please check them out along with the video.Please turn on captions in the video settings to enjoy the vlog.

▶️ Chapters
00:00 – 02:46 Intro
02:47 – 04:43 Train to Ine
04:44 – 09:00 Lunch at Ine Café
09:01 – 11:23 Strolling Around
11:24 – 13:44 Funaya Taiheisou
13:45 – 17:55 90-Year-Old Boathouse
17:56 – 20:53 Peaceful Afternoon at Funaya
20:54 – 26:10 Dinner at Wadatsumi
26:12 – 31:41 Morning in Ine
31:42 – 35:50 Ine Bay Cruise Ferry
35:51 – End Exploring by Bike

🗓️ Itinerary
Day 1
🚃 08:38am — Depart from Kyoto Station↓ About 3.5 hours via Limited Express Hashidate & bus🚌 11:54am — Get off at “Ine” bus stop🏠 12:00pm — Arrive at Taiheisou (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/fPAv4LLZJwkHHtUg9)
・Find funaya accommodations on the official Ine Tourism site: https://www.ine-kankou.jp/inns
・Most boathouses fill up a month ahead, so book early.↓ 8-min walk🍽️ 12:45pm – 01:35pm — Lunch at INE CAFE (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/jFdT1vPcoLqjAfCo9)🚤 01:35pm – 01:50pm — Festival Boat viewing(📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/AHaT5HdkC8qeYbFH7)🏠 02:00pm – 03:30pm — Relax at Taiheisou🚶‍♀️ 03:30pm – 05:00pm — Explore around the inn(within a 10-minute walk)
・Funaya Tour Koyomaru (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/iU17PxnXd7fTg63h9)
・Funaya Photo Spot (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/DNw4FEn2xtf3XDGw8)
・Shichimenzan Parking Lot (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/bMdP4kEAKN9xXf7n8)
・Kitano Store (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/hUPUYXQYsZD86viQ9) — the only store in Ine Town.🏠 05:00pm – 06:45pm — Relax at Taiheisou↓ 8-min walk🍣 07:00pm – 08:15pm — Dinner at Sushi kappou Wadatsumi
・Dinner and breakfast in Ine usually need reservations. Details: https://www.ine-kankou.jp/tastes🏠 08:30pm – Relax at Taiheisou

Day 2
🌅 07:30am – 09:00am — Morning walk around Ine
・Yasaka Shrine (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/v7rvJuBqef6SavDW9)
・Hinode Bay (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/FHcTmQ3LiDjGgP9G9) ↓ 15-min walk🚲 09:15am — Rent a bicycle at Ine Tourist Information Center (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/RPq5Hs9NNDR8BqFk7)
・Roads in Ine are narrow, so cycling makes exploring much easier and more enjoyable.
・Free bike rentals available: https://www.ine-kankou.jp/active/freecycle922
・Only 13 bikes, no reservations — rent early in the morning.🏠 10:00am — Check out from Taiheisou↓ 10 min by bike🛥️ 10:30am – 11:00am — Ine Bay Sightseeing Cruise (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/9N9qR575UZwqdvbm7)
・The Sea Taxi (https://www.ine-kankou.jp/view/seataxi / 📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/SevWeud6kaLbjLue9) is also recommended.
・The cruise offers a panoramic view of the bay, while the Sea Taxi gets you up close to the boathouses.🚲 11:00am – 03:00pm — Explore Ine by bicycle
・The town is only about 4 km across, so you can bike across it in about 20 minutes.
・Mukai Shuzo Sake Brewery (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/EQrDoYBvLzVZSdycA)
・Ineura Park (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/dj4jYdoDftYeHzdW9)
・Hakuho-maru (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/TDxaW99AGfZ4zBt3A)
・Tateishi & Kameshima area (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/8gRKuhrhuDGqcDgx6)
・Nibi Valley (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/HdP7NoGgFqnKdWcBA) — best viewed from the sea via Sea Taxi.
・Kanjagahana Lighthouse (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/7PTnrCkaJ9e7YGBx6)
・Kameshima-maru (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/nhqKfiuN3YxMimkA9)
・Ineura Museum (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/2GsoFKQvRbX8cJwz9)🍽️ 03:00pm – 03:45pm — Lunch at Restaurant Funaya (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/SHxquVhuUbn4fBLb9)🏞️ 03:45pm – 04:15pm — Funaya Viewpoint (📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y3u4omgaGqnHtAcm8)↓ 10 min by bike🚲 04:25pm — Return bicycle at Ine Tourist Information Center🚌 04:53pm — Depart from “Ine” bus stop

🌸 About Me
My name is Minh, and I live in Tokyo.
It’s been about 10 years since I started living in Japan, and this country has become a second home that is very dear to me.
I truly love everything about this beautiful country and hope to share Japan’s charm with you as I explore it🇯🇵🌸

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