A beautiful city built on… in the water! In which country is it? [photos]

The city Ine no Funaya is located in the area…
Kyoto Prefecture and is known to the locals as The Boat Houses of Ine. Over 230 wooden houses complete the scene looks idyllic, as the small provincial town lies at the foot of a green hill that reaches the shores of the lake.
The inhabitants are fishermen and in the last few years dealing with tourism having only recently discovered the beauty of the city by the locals and tourists. So not a few of those who visit and enjoy its beauty, capturing the beautiful landscape…
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