Amanohashidate & Ine Private Tour from Kyoto with English Driver
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Amanohashidate
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
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.
Options
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
AMANO-INE GUIDE ADD-ON
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
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle for vehicle options.
Parking fees for the arranged route.
One free baby seat upon request.
English-speaking driver-guide only for MAX6 and MAX9 options.
Fuel fees for the arranged route.
Highway tolls for the arranged route.
30 minutes of free waiting time from the scheduled pickup time.
Admission tickets.
Amanohashidate View Land ticket.
Kasamatsu Park cable car or lift ticket.
Ine Bay sightseeing boat ticket.
Meals and drinks.
Personal expenses.
Extra time beyond the selected duration.
Out-of-area pickup or drop-off.
Waiting time beyond the free 30 minutes.
Overtime fee for vehicles up to 13 seats: JPY 5,000 per hour.
Overtime fee for 18-seat vehicles: JPY 10,000 per hour.
Overtime fee for 44-seat buses: JPY 15,000 per hour.
Additional baby seats: JPY 2,000 per seat. Please contact us in advance to arrange them.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was a great day...
sophia b,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great day trip!! Lovely fishing villages and a delightful boat ride. I highly recommend this experience.
Perfect Kyoto 3-Day Private Car Tour – Truly Unforgettable!
G9713LK,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are a family of four from the US, and our 3-day private car tour in Kyoto was absolutely the highlight of our Japan trip! From the very beginning, communication was smooth and professional. Our driver-guide was not only punctual every single day but also extremely knowledgeable about Kyoto’s history and culture. He shared so many local stories that made the temples and shrines come alive for us. The car was spotless, comfortable, and spacious — which made a big difference for our kids and my parents. Having air conditioning, cold water, and the ability to adjust our schedule freely was such a luxury compared to group tours. Over the three days, we visited iconic places like Kiyomizu-dera, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and the Golden Pavilion. But what made this tour extra special were the hidden gems our guide introduced us to — small local restaurants, quiet gardens, and even a traditional tea house where we had the most authentic experience. We felt safe, relaxed, and very well taken care of the entire time. It was worth every penny and truly gave us memories for a lifetime. Highly recommend this company to anyone traveling with family or friends — if you want to experience Kyoto in comfort and depth, this is the way to go!
Nice village
Cathy C,Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We didn’t have great weather but appreciated the chance to see this area of Japan/Kyoto. Note- it is pretty quiet (or maybe that was due to weather) and the fishing village doesn’t have a lot to do other than the boat trips. The area is gorgeous and we had a great lunch at a small sushi restaurant. Glad I went but you should know the area is very low key.
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