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Day Trip to Amanohashidate and Ine from Osaka/Kyoto by Local Operator

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Activity provider: イ一エストラベル株式会社
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Full-day tour in Kyoto, taking in Amanohashidate Viewland and Funaya. Run by イ一エストラベル株式会社, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Amanohashidate Viewland
  • Bus/coach
  • Funaya
  • Runs 11 hours
  • Transportation
  • Fuel, tolls, and highway fees

Day Trip to Amanohashidate and Ine from Osaka/Kyoto by Local Operator: Key Facts

PriceFrom $82 per person
Duration11 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 11-hour experience from Kyoto, built around Amanohashidate Viewland, Bus/coach and Funaya. It is run by イ一エストラベル株式会社, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Kyoto was Japan's capital for over a thousand years until 1868 and has 17 UNESCO-listed sites among some 2,000 temples and shrines. The big three are Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, covered in gold leaf and best in morning light; Kiyomizu-dera, the wooden stage on the eastern hills with the Higashiyama lanes of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka below it; and Fushimi Inari's gates. Nijo Castle has the nightingale floors that squeak against intruders, and Ryoan-ji the rock garden. Temples open around 8:00 or 9:00 and close at 17:00, and the city bus is slow; a day with a driver or a guide who orders the stops against the crowds is the difference between four sights and seven.

The price covers Transportation, Fuel and Licensed driver-guide. It does not cover Meals and Personal expenses, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

イ一エストラベル株式会社 sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with イ一エストラベル株式会社 before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

2 starting location options

Nipponbashi station exit 2, Tourist Bus Station, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance

Amanohashidate Viewland

Visit, Free time, Sightseeing (2.5 hours)

Bus/coach

(40 minutes)

Funaya

Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk (100 minutes)

Bus/coach

(2.5 hours)

2 drop-off locations

Nipponbashi station exit 2, Tourist Bus Station, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance

Detailed Itinerary

2 starting location options: Nipponbashi station exit 2, Tourist Bus Station, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance

Amanohashidate Viewland: Visit, Free time, Sightseeing (2.5 hours)

Bus/coach: (40 minutes)

Funaya: Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk (100 minutes)

Bus/coach: (2.5 hours)

2 drop-off locations: Nipponbashi station exit 2, Tourist Bus Station, Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance

Includes

  • Transportation
  • Fuel, tolls, and highway fees
  • Licensed driver-guide

Excludes

  • Meals
  • Personal expenses

Important information

Meeting point

イ一エストラベル株式会社 sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 11 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $82
$82
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.1/5
based on 25 reviews
Guide
3.3/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Cynthia
August 22, 2026

Amazing Job! We were very impressed by the views and Lui was a great guide in letting us know the history and where to go when we got off the bus. He was very accommodating with the different types of things people booked (food, cable car, boat etc) and translating for all the guests too. He also messaged everyone maps and timing of when we should be back at the bus which was very helpful.

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Shelton
March 8, 2026

The trip is wonderful, and the guides are very organized and professional.

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Traveller
September 1, 2026

In Japan I experienced so far from mediocre to very good guides, but Mingjie He was the worst. His English was barely understandable in the bus and he took much care for the Chinese travellers. First, the tour started delayed and this time was taken off from the visiting time at the first stop where we spent some time on the beach. my daughter and myself came 1 minute late before planned departure, but the others of our group were 5 minutes behind but MingjieHe let the bus depart without us. so we were separated from my non adolscent daughter. then he wrote a Whatsapp that we could take a publ

5
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Christy
August 13, 2026

there was plenty of free time to enjoy the area

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Traveller
July 30, 2026

We were expecting much more from the trip and while our guide had to translate the information into three languages, we tended to feel lost and left to figure things out for ourselves

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Traveller
July 22, 2026

The guide barely spoke English and mostly repeated phrases 10 times every time. He spoke to us only on the bus and gave us return times for every activity. I frankly felt guided like I was a prisoner and some activities were pretty much meaningless (45 mins in a fishermen village, where the only open place was an information office..?). Plus, out of the 11 hours, 6 were transportation.. Bottomline, a truly bad experience

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Traveller
July 4, 2026

Timing serré et pression temporelle imposée par le guide. Guide parlant un Anglais difficile à comprendre et parlant principalement Chinois…. Trop touristique….

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Traveller
June 30, 2026

Endroits magnifiques ! Un peu plus de temps (15-20mn de plus ) aurait été bien pour visiter la maison des pêcheurs dans le dernier village et les petits achats souvenirs ou boissons…

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Traveller
April 12, 2026

Jay war ein sehr guter Guide und war top organisiert. Er hat uns lustige Hintergründe mitgeteilt. Wir haben 2,5h freie Zeit in Amanoshidate und nochmal 0,45h freie Zeit in Ine bekommen. Amanohashidate ist ein wunderschöner Ort, vor allem wenn man die Seilbahn hochfährt. Das gute Wetter hat natürlich auch geholfen. In Ine gab es eine Bootsfahrt, von wo aus man die Möwen füttern konnte. Oder die traumhafte Landschaft genießen mit den Holzbauten am Ufer. Wirklich empfehlenswert :)

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John
February 27, 2026

For an excursion that took that long, there was not a whole lot to do. Although, Amanohashidate was a nice place, the top of the mountain was completely outdated. Not a lot for adults to do or places to eat. The chairlift was fun. Ine fishing village was a very nice place to visit. I am sure it’s even better during the warmer season. I was able to take great pictures from both locations. The guide was a little awkward though. He tried with his jokes and he could’ve done better with his speeches. Nevertheless, it’s a good tour for the price. I would recommend it for those visiting Kyoto or Osak

Frequently Asked Questions

イ一エストラベル株式会社 sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover meals and personal expenses. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Transportation, Fuel, tolls, and highway fees, Licensed driver-guide
The duration of the Day Trip to Amanohashidate and Ine from Osaka/Kyoto by Local Operator is typically 11 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or mid-to-late November for peak autumn foliage. Kyoto sits in a basin and runs hotter in summer and colder in winter than Tokyo, even at a similar latitude. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Kyoto guide.
Kyoto never built an extensive subway — just two lines (Karasuma and Tozai) — so the city bus network does most of the work, especially for Higashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkakuji. Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama are best reached by JR rail instead. See getting around Kyoto.
Three days covers the essentials well: a day for Higashiyama and Gion, a day for Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji, and a day for Fushimi Inari plus a Nara or Uji day trip. Our 3-day Kyoto itinerary has the full route with timing.
Arrive by 6:30-7am — the shrine is open 24/7 and free, and most visitors only walk the first 20-30 minutes anyway. Past that point the crowds thin out fast. Full hike details in our Fushimi Inari guide.
Yes — it's a public path with no entrance fee and no set hours. The trade-off is that it gets shoulder-to-shoulder by mid-morning; arrive before 8am for a nearly empty walk. See the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest guide.
Kyoto restricts photography on certain private alleys in Gion after complaints about tourists chasing and blocking geiko and maiko, with fines for violators. Public streets like Hanamikoji-dori remain open, but never chase, touch or block a real geiko/maiko anywhere. Full etiquette in our Gion geisha district guide.
Yudofu (simmered tofu, best near Nanzen-ji or Arashiyama), kaiseki and shojin ryori temple cuisine, and Nishiki Market's stalls of tako tamago and fresh yuba. Uji, just south of the city, is one of Japan's top matcha-growing regions. See the Kyoto food guide.
April for cherry blossom around Osaka Castle, or November for peak autumn foliage and the year's lowest rainfall. Both are the most crowded and most expensive months, so book hotels 3+ months ahead. See our best time to visit Osaka guide.
Get an ICOCA IC card (works interchangeably with Suica/Pasmo) and tap on/off the subway and buses. The Osaka Amazing Pass bundles transit with free entry to Osaka Castle and dozens of attractions if you're sightseeing hard for a day. See getting around Osaka.
Three days covers the essentials: a day for Osaka Castle and the city center, a day for Dotonbori and Shinsekai, and a day for a Nara or Kyoto side trip. Our 3-day Osaka itinerary has the full route.
Yes — Nara is about 30-45 minutes by Kintetsu train for the deer park and Todai-ji, and Kyoto is roughly 29 minutes by JR Special Rapid. Both are easy half-day or full-day trips. See our Osaka to Nara guide and Osaka to Kyoto guide.
Takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (savory pancake) are Osaka's signature street foods, best sampled around Dotonbori and Kuromon Market. See our Osaka food guide.
Yes — it's the city's neon-lit entertainment and food district, and while it's undeniably touristy, the energy, canal-side glow, and street food density make it genuinely worth an evening. See the Dotonbori guide.
Shinsekai is Osaka's retro, slightly gritty downtown district built around the Tsutenkaku Tower, known for kushikatsu (fried skewers). It's generally safe for tourists, especially in the daytime and early evening. See the Shinsekai guide.
Starting from$82