Kyoto Chion-ji Temple and Ine Boat Houses One-Day Tour
Overview
Discover the natural beauty of Miyazu Bay on a tour featuring Tsurugi sandbar. Explore Monju Mountain, Chion-ji Temple, and Ine.
Highlights
- Experience the beauty of the Tsurugi sandbar with its white sandy beaches
- Enjoy panoramic views from Monju Mountain, known as Flying Dragon View
- Visit Chion-ji Temple, a place for wisdom and academic success prayers
- Stroll in Tsurugi Shrine forests and sample the clear waters of Isonosu well
- Conclude your journey in Ine where you can explore the unique boat houses
Please select your preferred meeting place by choosing an option in the calendar:
Option 1: Osaka Namba 2-chome Exit, located at 1-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan. Departure time: 8:40 AM
Option 2: Kyoto-Hachijoguchi Bus Loading Area, located at Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan. Departure time: 9:50 AM
Your journey begins at the Tsurugi sandbar in Miyazu Bay, a 3.6-kilometre stretch of sandy beaches flanked by 8,000 pine trees. This remarkable landscape is named for its bridge-like shape reaching towards the sky.
From Monju Mountain, you'll enjoy the view of Tsurugi, evoking images of a dragon soaring into the sky. Following this, you'll visit the serene Chion-ji Temple, dedicated to Manjushri, the deity of wisdom. Here, many come to pray for academic success.
Your exploration continues with a stroll through a tranquil pine forest leading to the Tsurugi Shrine, famed for love prayers, followed by a visit to "Isonosu" well. Close to JR Amanohashidate Station lies a hot spring renowned for its skin-friendly natural waters, offering a soothing experience.
The tour concludes in Ine, where you can appreciate the tranquillity away from tourist crowds and admire the unique boat houses in Ine Bay. Here you can take a boat tour around the bay or rent a bicycle to explore the village's quiet lanes. This journey promises not only scenic beauty but also a deep dive into local culture.
What's included
- Roundtrip transportation
- Driver
- Tour guide
- Food and drinks
- Attractions tickets
Meeting & pickup
You can start this experience from one of the available meeting points in Osaka or Kyoto. Your guide will be holding a yellow flag with the "GOGODAY" logo at the meeting point.
Additional info
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
- The Amanohashidate Viewland is optional and accessible by cable car, the fee is 850 yen
- Entry to Amanohashidate Onsen (hot springs) costs 800 yen per person
- Optional Ine boat ticket is 1200 yen for adults; 600 yen for children
Know in advance:
- The night before departure, the local tour operator will email you detailed information including meeting time, location, guide info, and vehicle details
- Due to the limitations of the vehicle space, each person is limited to one piece of luggage. Please inform the local operator in advance if you have luggage. You'll find the contact details in the voucher after booking
- Ine boat departs every hour on the hour and half past the hour
- Depending on the weather and road conditions, the guide will adjust the itinerary and timing of the tour
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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