Wow Andrew another exceptionally informative Japan travel video to a special location ... the bike rental option between the two ropeways on each side of the peninsula is a great low-cost very pleasurable option, recommended ... Take the bus (or ebike) to Ine bay it's a fantastic destination and a 'must do' in the area ... Book an overnight stay in a Funaya (boat house) in Ine to experience the real feel of this unique area, or at least take the bay boat trip ... There are FREE use bicycles at the bus stop in Ine, don't overlook them like we did and wished we had known prior ... Andrew's bento from the supermarket is a SUPER tip 👍 ... No matter which options you go with just get to this area, it will remain as one of your best experiences in Japan. I have had it in my mind to return to and make it a multiple day stay.
Enjoyed your videos always. It might be a stretch for some folks but while they're at the coast, I'd add Amarube Station (station in the sky), Tottori sand dune and Kinosaki onsen.
I'm looking to do a day trip there (don't think there's enough time unfortunately to do an overnight stay - schedule's pretty packed, maybe on a future trip where I return there), but will take your tips on board, thanks Andrew.
Yayyy thank you I have been waiting for your Amanohashidate video ! Thanks for the tip...I'm going in the 3rd week of November and looking into accommodation atm, am hoping to stay in one of the Ine boathouses, thats my ideal :) Lisa, Brisbane
Went here last year. Stunning place. Highly highly recommend the ferry ride to get around. I had a very fun experience with birds flying alongside the ferry. They also have snacks you can feed them. I also walked the distance on the way back. Was a very pleasant night walk and also there's also a bit of a shore on either side to rest when i got tired.
Hi is this itinerary doable? 1. 8:38-10:38 am - Kyoto to Amanoshidate (is this the earliest direct train?) 2. 10:38 am - 1 pm - View Land park 3. 1-2 pm - travel to Ine by bus 4. 2-4:45 - boat ride, stroll 5. 5-6 pm - travel back to Amanohashidate from Ine by bus 6. 7-9 pm - going back to Kyoto station
You'd be better off going to Kasamatsu Park for the view because it's on the way to Ine. You should double check the bus timetable for this plan. It may be doable but it's going to feel rushed. Yes, 0838 is the earliest direct train.
is there anything interesting in winter for Amanohashidate? I missed the autumn already (I haven't got paid yet so no money for now 😂) But I hope I will be ready by Jan or Feb tho
Hi there thank you for the information. We are planning to visit amanohasidate and ine end of this year. However we tried to buy Amano/Ine 2 day pass but seems it's no longer available on Klook. Could suggest where can we buy it? thank you
@@japanunravelled Oh ok thanks for the info. I've seen you other video also about the hashidate 1 train. How can i book that train with kansai wide area pass? Since we can ride it w/o booking confirmation you said. Thank you
You can board it with the Kansai Wide Pass yes, but you'll need seat reservations. Easily done at either the ticket office or machine, or online if you buy your pass through JR West.
After a night at Kinosaki, I plan to spend a day in Amanohashidate before going to Kyoto in the evening. I hope I'll make the best out of the destination thanks to your advice! I'm just worried that I may not find coin lockers or any service to store my luggage, do you know if there's any at the station?
Im travelling with my 72 yo mum in April with Kyoto as our base. Would it be okay to just come back the ff day to continue exploring? Anyway, we are planning to get the JR Kansai Wide Area Pass + 2 day Amanohashidate/Ine Sightseeing Pass as add-on. Or do we have as option to go straight to Amanohashidate from Kansai Airport and just transfer to Kyoto on our 3rd day? We have our luggages though. 🤦♀️ Thanks for any advice you can share.
It's a 2hr one-way journey, so it is doable to visit on 2 days and stay in Kyoto. Might work better this way since Kyoto has many more food options in the evening. You could also look at staying in Maizuru which is nearby and a bigger place, also Fukuchiyama might be an option. Otherwise, a hotel near Kyoto station or Nijo station would be best.
Hi. Just to clarify, if we have all day in Amanohashidate (and another day in Ine), will the 2 day pass cover all transport (bus/boat + chair lift) if we also want to go to Kasamatsu Park? Coz im thinking we can do View Land, come back down and then take the boat to Ichinomiya/Kasamatsu Park and then boat again back to Amanohashidate. Is this covered by the pass not to mention doable? Thank you!
Also, is the pass sold online and at the ticket sales offices the same? Coz the one in Klook says "enjoy 3 major activities + local bus around Kyotango area" but it wasnt specified which 3 major activities and if this is 3 per day? 😓 But the Willer flyer says "unlimited ride"...
Yeah, it's not very clear. I have a feeling that only the bus and possibly the ferry are unlimited. Best to check with tourist information www.tankai.jp/en/about-us/contact-information/
Thank you for the guide, I do plan to go to Ine and Amanohashidate next year (mid January, so during winter). My current plan is to go from Kyoto to Amanohashidate then do a baggage drop, take a bus to Ine then go back to Amanohashidate during the evening (stay overnight in Amanohashidate). Do you think it is a good general itinerary or should I try to loosen up the schedule a bit more? Thank you
The boat tour is the best thing to do, although you could also check out one of the eateries there. The Tango Railway has some sightseeing trains that are also worth a look. I talk about them in my Hashidate train video: ruclips.net/video/A2iWvYmhFa8/видео.html
Hi! I have a question getting to Amanohashidate departing from Kyoto. Can you please give pointers how I can reserve a seat on the limited hashidate train via jr west online website? I bought the jr kansai wide pass. Was able to reserve seats online for the Kix -> Kyoto, But cannot find the Kyoto -> Amanohashidate arrival station. Do I just reserve in jr west just the Kyoto -> Fukuchiyama? And then just stay on same train until it arrives amanohashidate? since kansai wide pass also covers that route, then no other extra reservation/payment? And same help question for Amanohashidate -> Kyoto return route. Thank you in advance.. 🥹
My wife and I have been buying our full JR passes via the JR official website and have gotten very familiar with the website. Back to your question - There is a final leg from Fukuchiyama on the Hashidate that is not covered by the pass. That is why you cannot reserve tickets for that portion of the train ride. Hope this makes sense.
Wow Andrew another exceptionally informative Japan travel video to a special location ... the bike rental option between the two ropeways on each side of the peninsula is a great low-cost very pleasurable option, recommended ... Take the bus (or ebike) to Ine bay it's a fantastic destination and a 'must do' in the area ... Book an overnight stay in a Funaya (boat house) in Ine to experience the real feel of this unique area, or at least take the bay boat trip ... There are FREE use bicycles at the bus stop in Ine, don't overlook them like we did and wished we had known prior ... Andrew's bento from the supermarket is a SUPER tip 👍 ... No matter which options you go with just get to this area, it will remain as one of your best experiences in Japan. I have had it in my mind to return to and make it a multiple day stay.
Thank you for some exceptionally helpful additional tips!
Very helpful. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Enjoyed your videos always. It might be a stretch for some folks but while they're at the coast, I'd add Amarube Station (station in the sky), Tottori sand dune and Kinosaki onsen.
I'm looking to do a day trip there (don't think there's enough time unfortunately to do an overnight stay - schedule's pretty packed, maybe on a future trip where I return there), but will take your tips on board, thanks Andrew.
Yayyy thank you I have been waiting for your Amanohashidate video ! Thanks for the tip...I'm going in the 3rd week of November and looking into accommodation atm, am hoping to stay in one of the Ine boathouses, thats my ideal :) Lisa, Brisbane
I was glad to finally finish this one as it's such a great destination! Hope you get the boathouse!
Amazing Video! This helps a lot of people to get off the beaten path!
Thankyou, that's the idea!
This definitely will add on to my bucketlist ❤❤❤
Thank you for this video.
Hugzzz n Love from Bali ❤❤❤
Went here last year. Stunning place. Highly highly recommend the ferry ride to get around. I had a very fun experience with birds flying alongside the ferry. They also have snacks you can feed them. I also walked the distance on the way back. Was a very pleasant night walk and also there's also a bit of a shore on either side to rest when i got tired.
Totally agree!
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Thank you for the useful, informative video. I enjoy your videos :)
Thank you!
Hi is this itinerary doable?
1. 8:38-10:38 am - Kyoto to Amanoshidate (is this the earliest direct train?)
2. 10:38 am - 1 pm - View Land park
3. 1-2 pm - travel to Ine by bus
4. 2-4:45 - boat ride, stroll
5. 5-6 pm - travel back to Amanohashidate from Ine by bus
6. 7-9 pm - going back to Kyoto station
You'd be better off going to Kasamatsu Park for the view because it's on the way to Ine. You should double check the bus timetable for this plan. It may be doable but it's going to feel rushed. Yes, 0838 is the earliest direct train.
is there anything interesting in winter for Amanohashidate?
I missed the autumn already (I haven't got paid yet so no money for now 😂)
But I hope I will be ready by Jan or Feb tho
I think it's great any time of year. Winter's fun, especially if it snows.
Hi there thank you for the information. We are planning to visit amanohasidate and ine end of this year. However we tried to buy Amano/Ine 2 day pass but seems it's no longer available on Klook. Could suggest where can we buy it? thank you
I'd just get it at the ferry ticket office in Amanohashidate. I think the tourist information in the station also sells it.
@@japanunravelled Oh ok thanks for the info.
I've seen you other video also about the hashidate 1 train.
How can i book that train with kansai wide area pass? Since we can ride it w/o booking confirmation you said. Thank you
You can board it with the Kansai Wide Pass yes, but you'll need seat reservations. Easily done at either the ticket office or machine, or online if you buy your pass through JR West.
After a night at Kinosaki, I plan to spend a day in Amanohashidate before going to Kyoto in the evening. I hope I'll make the best out of the destination thanks to your advice! I'm just worried that I may not find coin lockers or any service to store my luggage, do you know if there's any at the station?
At Kinosaki? Oh, there are plenty right at the station, as well as some additional ones across the road with some vending machines.
@@japanunravelled My bad, I meant at Amanohashidate.
There too, right at the station.
@@japanunravelled Good to know, thank you!
Im travelling with my 72 yo mum in April with Kyoto as our base. Would it be okay to just come back the ff day to continue exploring? Anyway, we are planning to get the JR Kansai Wide Area Pass + 2 day Amanohashidate/Ine Sightseeing Pass as add-on.
Or do we have as option to go straight to Amanohashidate from Kansai Airport and just transfer to Kyoto on our 3rd day? We have our luggages though. 🤦♀️
Thanks for any advice you can share.
It's a 2hr one-way journey, so it is doable to visit on 2 days and stay in Kyoto. Might work better this way since Kyoto has many more food options in the evening. You could also look at staying in Maizuru which is nearby and a bigger place, also Fukuchiyama might be an option. Otherwise, a hotel near Kyoto station or Nijo station would be best.
@japanunravelled Great, thank you! Will check these out. I really find your vlogs sooo helpful.
Hi. Just to clarify, if we have all day in Amanohashidate (and another day in Ine), will the 2 day pass cover all transport (bus/boat + chair lift) if we also want to go to Kasamatsu Park? Coz im thinking we can do View Land, come back down and then take the boat to Ichinomiya/Kasamatsu Park and then boat again back to Amanohashidate. Is this covered by the pass not to mention doable? Thank you!
Also, is the pass sold online and at the ticket sales offices the same? Coz the one in Klook says "enjoy 3 major activities + local bus around Kyotango area" but it wasnt specified which 3 major activities and if this is 3 per day? 😓 But the Willer flyer says "unlimited ride"...
The pass will cover that plan, you'll be busy but it's doable. Viewland isn't included though.
Yeah, it's not very clear. I have a feeling that only the bus and possibly the ferry are unlimited. Best to check with tourist information www.tankai.jp/en/about-us/contact-information/
@@japanunravelledWill do. Thank you so much and happy holidays!
Thank you for the guide, I do plan to go to Ine and Amanohashidate next year (mid January, so during winter). My current plan is to go from Kyoto to Amanohashidate then do a baggage drop, take a bus to Ine then go back to Amanohashidate during the evening (stay overnight in Amanohashidate). Do you think it is a good general itinerary or should I try to loosen up the schedule a bit more? Thank you
Yeah, that's a good way to cover both places. Not included in the video but there are a couple of great cafes in Ine so take your time over there.
Thanks so much for sharing! what do you recommend at Ine? Also, how would you rate the Tengo railway?
The boat tour is the best thing to do, although you could also check out one of the eateries there. The Tango Railway has some sightseeing trains that are also worth a look. I talk about them in my Hashidate train video: ruclips.net/video/A2iWvYmhFa8/видео.html
Well done.
Hi! I have a question getting to Amanohashidate departing from Kyoto.
Can you please give pointers how I can reserve a seat on the limited hashidate train via jr west online website? I bought the jr kansai wide pass. Was able to reserve seats online for the Kix -> Kyoto, But cannot find the Kyoto -> Amanohashidate arrival station. Do I just reserve in jr west just the Kyoto -> Fukuchiyama? And then just stay on same train until it arrives amanohashidate? since kansai wide pass also covers that route, then no other extra reservation/payment?
And same help question for Amanohashidate -> Kyoto return route.
Thank you in advance.. 🥹
Good question for JR, so please ask them. Here's the English inquiry form for JR West: entry.jr-odekake.net/webapp/form/18254_cabb_37/index.do
@@japanunravelled thank you very much for this!
@@japanunravelled btw, I cannot find the "support" button to your ko-fi page. do I need to sign up there as well?
No, I had to temporarily disable it. I think you can do like superthanks or something here though if you want. Your kindness is much appreciated!
My wife and I have been buying our full JR passes via the JR official website and have gotten very familiar with the website. Back to your question - There is a final leg from Fukuchiyama on the Hashidate that is not covered by the pass. That is why you cannot reserve tickets for that portion of the train ride. Hope this makes sense.
Hello andrew, if i use kansai wide pass is it covering all the transportation to here?
It will only cover the train to get here. Everything else is not included on the Kansai Wide Area Pass.
@@japanunravelled oke noted, thanks andrew for your answer
Now I yearn to visit Amanohashidate......