Best of Maizuru
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Port
Maizuru, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$380
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
First, you will visit Motoise Kono Shrine, located on the northern side of Amanohashidate. This shrine is dedicated to a local goddess of agriculture and the sun goddess Amaterasu, and is known for its architecture that preserves Japan’s oldest shrine-building style. You can observe traditional design elements shared with the Ise Grand Shrine, such as the roof logs and decorative crossbeams. The grounds also feature a suikinkutsu, a resonant water harp that echoes with the sound of dripping water. Next, you will take a cable car to Kasamatsu Park, where you can enjoy an elevated view of Amanohashidate, the narrow sandbar lined with pine trees. This spot has long been known for the unique tradition of viewing the landscape upside down by bending over and looking through your legs. Afterward, you will join the Ine Bay Cruise, a 25-minute sailing experience that allows you to see the rows of funaya—traditional boathouses— from the water. These distinctive structures feature a boat garage on the first floor and living quarters on the second, and many are still used in daily life today. Following the cruise, you will enjoy the Ine Town Stroll (inside funaya), walking through an area where about 230 funaya remain. You will also step inside one of the boathouses to observe the unique lifestyle of a community that has long lived in harmony with the sea.
Please Note:
Wear comfortable shoes. Taking off the shoes will be required one or more locations. The cable car operates weather permitting. Expect a line to board the cable car. In case the cable car stops, the lift will be available as an alternative option. If both stop, the tour will visit Amanohashidate. Tour sequence may vary. Please realistically assess your physical fitness and ability prior to booking as this tour includes approx. 120 mins walking. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Mobility devices (wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, etc) cannot be accommodated on the transportation. Weather and atmospheric conditions vary; no guarantee is offered with regard to visibility or views on any particular day.