The funaya of Ine

4.5

In the town of Ine-cho on the eastern tip of the Tango Peninsula, a boat garage is called a “Funaya.” These homes that lie in between the road and the sea have a unique construction where the first floor is where the residents prepare for fishing and store their tools, while the second floor is used as a living room and bedroom, etc. The sight of the some 230 funaya lying in a row is unusual even in Japan, and the area has been designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Prefecture Yosa-gun Ine-cho Map
Area: Maizuru / Miyazu Area
Phone: 0772320277
Hours: Please refrain from visiting early mornings and evenings as it is a residential area.
Parking Lot: Available (About 220spaces)
※122spaces are free parking
Credit Card: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(ine town free wifi)
Note: No tour inside the building
Estimated stay time: 120 minutes or more

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Review

It is a quiet area on the Sea of Japan side of Kyoto.

Reviewed : 2022.07.31

It is a quiet area on the Sea of Japan side of Kyoto.Houses for fishing unique to Japan are built facing the sea.And that fishing method continues today.From the sea, you can see the rows of...
Historic & Relaxed

Reviewed : 2021.04.24

The historic wooden boat houses/funayas are amazing to view from Ine bay via tour boat! Also, @ the information center in town, a 2000 yen deposit allows you to rent a bike to easily ride the street...
Well mannered birds

Reviewed : 2020.03.04

It’s a short 20 mins boat ride round the bay to see the old houses that still line it, with a few fishing areas. Before you board, one could purchase a small pack of Calbee Prawn Crackers for...