Ine is a quaint seaside village in the "Kyoto by the Sea" area, situated in northern Kyoto Prefecture. This charming village hugs the coastline of the Sea of Japan and is famous for its unique wooden boathouses, known as "funaya." These boathouses are a hallmark of Ine, celebrated for their distinct architecture and historical importance.

2025年1月11日 · To make the most of your time exploring this Japan’s heritage fishing village, here’s the Ine Funaya Travel Guide Blog to help you plan your visit to see the picturesque …

Surrounding the coast of Ine Bay, there are about 230 boat houses, called “Funaya” in Japanese. The funayas were originally constructed to lift fishermen’s wooden boats from the sea in order to protect them from rain, insects, and rot.

Ine is a fishing village on the coast of the Sea of Japan in the north of Kyoto Prefecture. The village is famous for its some 230 funaya, wooden boathouses, lined up for five kilometers along Ine Bay.

Ine is about 3 hours from Kyoto City. Two hours from Kyoto City to Amanohashidate Station by train, and then 1-hour bus ride from Amanohashidate Station to Ine. Not all boathouses are located in the center of town. Please check the access for the accommodation you are reserving before you book. See below for a few examples of stays in Ine.

Maruichi offers uniquely renovated accommodation in Funaya, located in the town of Ine in Kyoto Prefecture. Ground floor matching the sea level (marina), bringing the sea directly to you.

2023年10月2日 · The fishing village of Ine, in Kyoto prefecture, lies at the eastern end of the Tango peninsula. This authentic settlement extending for 5 kilometres along Wakasa bay is known for the architecture of its traditional fishers’ huts (funaya). The Japanese term funaya literally means “boat house”: 舟 fune = boat, 屋 ya = house.

Surrounded by turquoise-clear sea, this small and quaint fishing village in Northern Kyoto, whose name translates to “the boathouses of Ine,” is perfect for a road trip with your friends. True to its name, the village has about 230 funaya (traditional wooden boathouses) situated along a 5-kilometer stretch of shoreline.

Located in the northwest-eastern part of the Tango Peninsula in northern Kyoto Prefecture, Ine Town is a town with ancient legends such as the legend of Xufuku, Urashima, and demons, and is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination, especially for its "Ine-no-Funaya" boathouses along Ine Bay.

2025年3月21日 · Ine Bay is located in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture, where fishing has been thriving since ancient times. Along the coast, there is a row of buildings called "Funaya," whose first floor is connected to the sea as a storage area for boats used for fishing.