Kyoto by the Sea

Ine in Winter: Snow, Funaya, Food & What to Know Before You Go

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  Ine in winter rarely matches the snowy postcard you might have pinned — and that is precisely why most visitors enjoy it more than they expect. This small fishing village on the Tango Peninsula in northern Kyoto, where roughly 230 wooden funaya boathouses line about 5 km of Ine Bay, trades summer crowds for … Read more

Ine Day Trip from Kyoto: Is It Worth It? A Practical Funaya Guide

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Ine (伊根) is a small fishing village on Kyoto’s northern coast — about three hours from Kyoto city by train and local bus, or two hours by car. It is known for roughly 230 funaya, wooden boathouses built directly on the waterline of Ine Bay. This guide is for travelers weighing whether a full day … Read more