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Charming Iga, known as one of the most scenic villages π Famous for its wooden houses on the water - Funaya π‘πΆ The first floor is usually the boat dock, and the second floor is home π‘π£ββ Currently, there are about 230 of them scattered along a 5-kilometer coastline πΎ A few Funaya have been converted into guesthouses where you can experience the real life of modern Japanese fishermen π‘π The guesthouses include two meals, some have hot springs, and offer sea taxi and fishing experiences π±ππ£ Stay a night here and press pause on life ππΏ Practical Travel Information πΊ: π: Located in Iga Bay in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture π¨: A population of about 2000 people β: Fly domestically to Japan π: This place is quite remote and requires driving or public transportation to get there ππ π: Iga is 15 kilometers north of Amanohashidate, take the JR Hashidate train from Kyoto Station π Amanohashidate Station ππ π: Amanohashidate Station π Bus to Iga (every hour, 60 minutes, 400 yen) ππ΄ π: Japanese visa π Ώ: There are 4 parking lots in Iga, it is recommended to park at Funaya no Sato Park, which has a large parking lot π Ώπ π½: Restaurants are mostly in the park, Funaya is private residences, there are not many restaurants π£π± Sightseeing: It is recommended to walk πΆ + boat tour β΅β + bicycle π² β΅: Large sightseeing boat 9:00-16:30 (every 15-30 minutes, 800 yen) β΅π β΅: Small sea taxi, reservations required π²: Please do not enter the Funaya without permission, this is private property, you may be prosecuted π ββπ If you want to photograph the daily life of the residents, be sure to ask for permission in advance πΈ Please be quiet in the morning and evening, the fishermen go to bed early and go fishing at dawn πβ The roads here are narrow, drive carefully and do not park on private land ππ§ Please take your trash with you when you leave and protect the beautiful environment here ππΏ π· Surrounding Attractions π Funaya no Sato Park: Located on the hillside of Iga, with viewing platforms, many restaurants, and shops Urashima Shrine: One of Japan's ancient and legendary Urashima Shrines, a 15-minute drive away Nukabira Falls: A waterfall that can only be seen after heavy rain, near the shrine Amanohashidate: A coastal town famous for its pine trees and sandbars, known as one of the three views of Japan π³π π· Experiences π€ Funaya Experience: Stay in the Funaya guesthouse here and experience the life of Japanese fishermen π‘π Seaside Relaxation: Spend a leisurely afternoon along the bay π π Bay Cruise: 25-minute bay tour, take a sea taxi and sightseeing boat, feed the seagulls β΅ππ¦’ #JapanOffTheBeatenPath #JapanTravel #FishingVillage #StudyInJapan #LifeInJapan #JapanTourism #JapaneseLife #KyotoTravel #Iga #MustVisitKyoto #MustGoJapan #KyotoAttractions #JapanScenicSpots #MustVisitSpots #JapanAttractions #IgaFunaya π£
