Amanohashidate & Ine Private Tour from Kyoto with English Driver

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About this activity

Private day trip from Kyoto to Amanohashidate & Ine. Escape the city to Kyoto’s coastal beauty: pine-covered sandbars, blue bay views, seaside temples, fishing villages, and traditional boathouses. Start with pickup from Kyoto, then visit Amanohashidate—view the sandbar from a hillside overlook, walk near it, or visit Chionji Temple. Continue to Ine, a peaceful village known for funaya boathouses. Optional boat ride or local seafood at your own expense (weather/time permitting). Great for couples, families, photographers, and repeat Kyoto visitors. MAX6/MAX9 include English-speaking driver-guide (driving, basic assistance, route support). MAX13/MAX18/MAX44 include vehicle & driver only (no guide/English). Contact us 24h ahead with pickup details, group size, luggage, stops, requests. Otherwise, standard route follows. Admission, viewpoint fees, boat rides, meals, drinks, seafood lunch, personal expenses not included.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Hindi, Japanese, English, Chinese
Audio guide: English
Operated by: kansai holiday

What is included

Included

Included: Air-conditioned vehicle for vehicle options.
Included: Parking fees for the arranged route.
Included: One free baby seat upon request.
Included: English-speaking driver-guide only for MAX6 and MAX9 options.
Included: Fuel fees for the arranged route.
Included: Highway tolls for the arranged route.
Included: 30 minutes of free waiting time from the scheduled pickup time.

Not included

Not included: Admission tickets.
Not included: Amanohashidate View Land ticket.
Not included: Kasamatsu Park cable car or lift ticket.
Not included: Ine Bay sightseeing boat ticket.
Not included: Meals and drinks.
Not included: Personal expenses.
Not included: Extra time beyond the selected duration.
Not included: Out-of-area pickup or drop-off.
Not included: Waiting time beyond the free 30 minutes.
Not included: Overtime fee for vehicles up to 13 seats: JPY 5,000 per hour.
Not included: Overtime fee for 18-seat vehicles: JPY 10,000 per hour.
Not included: Overtime fee for 44-seat buses: JPY 15,000 per hour.
Not included: Additional baby seats: JPY 2,000 per seat. Please contact us in advance to arrange them.

Itinerary

Amanohashidate

2 hours

Amanohashidate, which is known as one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. The 3.8 km long white sand beach land bridge is covered with more than 8,000 dark green pine trees, and there is a quiet shrine among them. The adjacent Kasamatsu Park and Amanohashidate Viewland can also overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Amanohashidate.

You can walk into this land bridge, worship the shrine. Also you could get a boat cruise (personal expense) . Even you can go to the View land (personal expense) to overlook the great attraction.
Ine no Funaya

2 hours

Ine’s Funaya Boathouses. More than 230 houseboats are built around the water, many of which have been renovated into cafes, restaurants and hotels.

You can choose to take a boat cruise or walk here, and of course don't forget to taste the delicious seafood.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Alexander Namba
Natural Hot Spring Midosuji Hotel
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
OYO 644 Hotel Art Inn Namba
Kuromon Crystal Hotel
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka-Namba
The OneFive Osaka Namba-Kuromon
Hotel and Spa Atlantis -Adults Only
Toyoko Inn Osaka Nippombashi Bunraku Gekijo Mae
Hotel the I Adult Only
Red Roof Inn & Suites Osaka Namba Nippombashi
Cinnamon Hotel

and 1,433 more pickup points

Pickup is available from hotels, accommodations, stations, or agreed pickup points within the selected Kyoto service area. Please provide the exact pickup address, hotel name, building name, entrance details, pickup time, passenger count, luggage count, and a reachable phone number or WhatsApp after booking.

For hotel pickup, please wait in the hotel lobby or at the main entrance at the scheduled pickup time. For station pickup, please provide the station name, arrival time, and preferred exit in advance. For apartments or private accommodations, please provide the full address and entrance instructions.

The driver will wait for up to 30 minutes free of charge from the scheduled pickup time. Waiting time beyond the free 30 minutes or tour overtime beyond the selected duration may require an extra fee based on vehicle type: vehicles up to 13 seats cost JPY 5,000 per hour, 18-seat vehicles cost JPY 10,000 per hour, and 44-seat buses cost JPY 15,000 per hour.

Please keep your phone or WhatsApp reachable on the tour day. If pickup information is incorrect, incomplete, or we cannot contact you, the tour may not be provided as scheduled.

Pickup and drop-off points may be adjusted if stopping or parking is restricted by hotel, station, traffic, or local regulations.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total duration includes the travel time
The duration for every attraction is the recommend time
If you want shorten or extend single attraction duration, you can communicate with driver or guide

Options

GUIDE ADD-ON/NO CAR!

ENGLISH GUIDE ADD-ON: English guide add-on for the Amanohashidate and Ine car tour. Must be booked with a vehicle option.

10H IN-CAR GUIDE SERVICE: Guide joins the booked Amanohashidate and Ine route; sightseeing follows the vehicle option.

DO NOT BOOK ALONE: Do not book alone. No vehicle, driver, fuel, tolls, parking, tickets, boat ride, or meals included.

Pickup included
AMANO-INE TOUR MAX6

10H ENGLISH DRIVER-GUIDE: 10-hour Amanohashidate and Ine tour for up to 6 guests with English driver-guide.

KYOTO AMANOHASHIDATE INE ROUTE: Visit Amanohashidate and Ine from Kyoto; route depends on traffic, weather, and time.

MAX6 / BASIC GUIDE SUPPORT: Driver-guide offers basic English sightseeing support. Up to 4 large suitcases.

Pickup included
AMANO-INE TOUR MAX44

10H PRIVATE BUS ONLY: 10-hour private bus service for up to 44 guests. No guide or English driver included.

KYOTO AMANOHASHIDATE INE ROUTE: Visit Amanohashidate and Ine from Kyoto; route must fit traffic, weather, and parking rules.

BUS MAX44 / 72H CANCEL RULE: Up to 44 guests and 44 suitcases. No guide or English driver. Non-refundable within 72h before tour.

Pickup included
AMANO-INE TOUR MAX18

10H PRIVATE VEHICLE ONLY: 10-hour private vehicle service for up to 18 guests. No guide or English driver included.

KYOTO AMANOHASHIDATE INE ROUTE: Visit Amanohashidate and Ine from Kyoto; route must fit traffic, weather, and parking rules.

MAX18 / 72H CANCEL RULE: Up to 18 guests and 18 suitcases. No guide or English driver. Non-refundable within 72h before tour.

Pickup included
AMANO-INE TOUR MAX9

10H ENGLISH DRIVER-GUIDE: 10-hour Amanohashidate and Ine tour for up to 9 guests with English driver-guide.

KYOTO AMANOHASHIDATE INE ROUTE: Visit Amanohashidate and Ine from Kyoto; route depends on traffic, weather, and time.

MAX9 / BASIC GUIDE SUPPORT: Driver-guide offers basic English sightseeing support. Up to 10 large suitcases.

Pickup included
AMANO-INE TOUR MAX13

10H PRIVATE CAR ONLY: 10-hour private car service for up to 13 guests. No guide or English driver included.

KYOTO AMANOHASHIDATE INE ROUTE: Visit Amanohashidate and Ine from Kyoto; route must fit traffic, weather, and parking rules.

MAX13 / NO ENGLISH DRIVER: Vehicle and driver only. No guide, no English driver. Up to 13 large suitcases.

Pickup included