Michelin-certified Ine floating boat houses in a seaside town

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department, compiled and reported
 
Ine is a small fishing village located in the northeastern part of the Tango Peninsula in northern Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, primarily known for its fishing industry and tourism. The town’s distinctive traditional buildings, called “boat houses,” are famous tourist attractions in Japan. In 2005, they were designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, and also listed as a two-star tourist destination in the Michelin Travel Guide.

Boat houses are hybrid structures that emerged from the mid-Edo period. Local residents built two-story buildings along the coast, using the first floor for docking boats and other work-related activities, while the second floor served as living quarters. Currently, about 230 boat houses are preserved, some of which have been converted into guesthouses, allowing visitors to experience traditional fishing village life.