J-Trip Plan S2017E15 - A Village of Boathouses in Kyoto Pref. & Panorama Hunting by Bike

The township of Ine lies on the Sea of Japan coast in northern Kyoto Pref. One 300-year-old fishing village here is well-known for its 5km of 230 boathouses that line the cove. Our reporter experiences local life: staying in a boathouse, fishing for dinner, sightseeing by boat and bike, and enjoying the delicious seafood. Also our correspondent recommends a cycling road in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Pref., about 1 hour north of Tokyo. Ride along 2 routes to the mountain or lake, exploring this rural area. Reporter: Ali Marie