📜 Traditional boat houses (Funaya) in a quaint Japanese fishing village. 🔍 These unique waterfront buildings feature boat garages on the first floor and residential spaces above, allowing boats to be piloted directly into the lowest level. # Why Go 🏠 Experience sleeping above the sea in renovated Funaya. 🛥️ Enjoy scenic ferry tours around Ine Bay. 🏞️ Admire unique architecture blending with the clear, blue-green sea and capture picturesque views of old wooden houses. 🇯🇵 Regarded as one of Japan's most beautiful villages. # Why Avoid 🦅 Ferry rooftop views attract aggressive seagulls and hawks. 🚶 Most houses are private residences, limiting public access and amenities. 🛌 Funaya lodging reservations are often difficult due to popularity. # Cost 💰 Large sightseeing cruise: ¥1200; Smaller sea taxis: typically ¥1000 # Hours 🕒 Large sightseeing cruise: 9:00-16:00 (every 15-30 minutes); Smaller sea taxis: typically 9:00-17:00. Closed on very bad weather days. # Getting There 🚗 Area is best accessed by car. 🅿️ Large parking lot available at Michinoeki Funaya no Sato Ine.