We gasped as the coach we were on turned the corner, revealing the emerald green waters of Ine Bay. We then caught sight of the boathouses – funaya in Japanese – that sit along the coastline of the bay and there was an almost synchronised chorus of “ooohs” and “ahhhs” from the group on board.
The scene was postcard-perfect and as we drove along the narrow two-lane road, with hills on one side and the bay and boathouses on the other, we felt transported to a part of Japan that doesn’t get showcased as much as its bright, vibrant cities.
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