Ine

The villagers created this village right along the waters and the 230 “funaya” (boat houses) that line the bay trace their origins back to the Edo period. Many of these historic buildings have been converted into Japanese inns, living spaces, and quaint cafes while still retaining their original designs. The people of Ine still live in harmony with the sea as the bay is a fishing port, but it’s also a centre of cultural identity; the bay is the setting for spectacular fireworks and local festivals, a world-renowned sake brewery, and views that really have no parallel anywhere in the world.