This village wraps around the natural harbor snugly. Even in stormy weather the water level barely rises as indicated by a sign. But it isn't the harbor that makes this village famous.
The seagulls were scavenging for the early morning fish remains while the workers packed up crates of fish bound for the shops of JR Kyoto.
Fishing ports and harbors feel like garbage dumps. The refuse of labor you could say.
I was quite pleased as I strolled the narrow road along the coast. Houses on the left and right. Early morning risers like myself greeted me with cheery smiles. But Ine is known for the garages that are directly connected to the water. I'm not sure these exist hardly any other place in Japan.
After exchanging another good morning with a local she directed me to a couple cutting up fish.
What was more surprising, the foreigner or the fact he came from Kochi by car?
I stood on what looked the top of castle wall and watched this man peering into the shallows with a large viewing piece. It's easy to lose yourself in the mind of the locals for a moment. Just that moment.
It's the biggest charm of the village.
Take my word for it. If you don't keep your bamboo mats dry you will regret it. However, what is the point of airing futons all the time in the sun? To kill mold? To freshen with UV?
Ine was truly a little treat I didn't plan to visit when I had conceived my trip. It's those things that awaken the smile in my heart. But it was time to push on for my view of the floating world. So we leave Ine here.
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