Japan’s extensive transportation system not only attracts many railway fans, but even ordinary travelers can also use various means of transportation, making free travel itinerary more diverse.Among them, the various types of cruise ships in the wide lakes, downstream rivers and curved rivers allow people to visit the scenery from different angles. They are definitely a tourist transportation tool outside of the land railway and the itinerary.
The same landscape scenery and scenery, when the viewing angle is changed from land to water, it can definitely bring new and different feelings. Therefore, before traveling to various places, I will always look for local water tour routes when planning my itinerary before going. Looking at the water sightseeing styles of various countries and regions, it can be regarded as a itinerary planning practice that is worth including in tourism.
From Bangkok, ThailandAmphawa Floating Market CruiseBaliUbud Ayung River RaftingUntil the sampan kaito in Hong Kong, there is always a special cruise experience that makes people memorable again and again.Coming to Japan, which is known for its cleanliness and rigor, in addition to making people more refreshing when taking a boat, the diversified types of cruise ships, combined with the four seasons of high latitudes, make the cruise experience even more varied.
Japanese cruise ships can be divided into three main types: "観光船", "Yayakata" and "kawashita". "Sightseeing boats" are generally petrol-powered cruise ships. There are usually differences between general routes and sightseeing routes, with and without meals. "Houseboats" are Japanese-style Japanese boats with a roof, usually with meals. Choose to provide heating and warm clothing and cushions in winter; "川下り" is a boat that is similar to a boat down the current. The hull is usually larger and resembles a house boat, usually with a simple splash-proof or rain-proof roof.
After successively experiencing river cruises along the Kinugawa River in Tokyo, coastal cruises in Yokohama, and lake cruises in Lake Toya, Hokkaido, I feel that Kyoto, Osaka, and Shiga are the most diversified cruise experiences. From coasts, lakes, rivers to rivers, from modern steamboats to traditional houseboats and river boats, the choice is very rich and diverse. It is a must-see itinerary that is highly recommended in the Kansai region.
Next, let’s introduce the recommended cruise routes around Kyoto and Shiga when traveling to the Kyoto area!
※ Kyoto area
Kyoto City, full of Japanese style, has two sightseeing cruise routes, namely Kawashita ri and Yakatabana, which are the most characteristic of Japanese style. The Kawashita ri type is the well-known "Hozu River Cruise", and the yakata ri type is the "Fushimi Ten Stone Boat, San "Ten Shi Ship" and "Arashiyama Pass" are mainly used, plus the "Okazaki Sakura Corridor Ten Shi Ship" near Nanzenji Temple, which is limited to cherry blossom season.
The Arashiyama Pass on both sides of the Arashiyama Togetsu Bridge is located at the disembarkation point of the Hozugawa Cruise Route. There are various types of cruises, such as pure river crossing, pure sightseeing, food meal, Ugai Misaki, etc., as well as your own small rowing boat. For those who do not have the pleasure of playing along the river, you can continue to try the boat type of houseboat.
There are two types of yakata boats in the Fushimi area, "Ten Shi Boats" and "Thirty Stone Boats". They are both on the river course next to the Okura Memorial Hall of Laurel Crown. There are plans to visit the wine country and Sakamoto Ryoma·Atsuhime pilgrimage to the Fushimi area. Travellers can take a cruise here. It is very convenient to take the Kintetsu or Keihan Railway from the center of Kyoto.
After far away from the downtown area of Kyoto, the cruise location is located in the Amanohashidate, Ine Bay and Tango Peninsula areas in the north of Kyoto City. It is a general sightseeing cruise type. The "Amanohashidate Sightseeing Ship" and "Ine Bay Ring" are operated by Tango Marine Transportation Company. There are two sightseeing routes, "Amanohashidate, Miyazu, and Ine", connecting the two sightseeing routes.
◎ Hozugawa River (Hozugawa Cruise)
-Ferry fee: 3,900 yen/adult
– Boarding location: Shimakajima 2, Hozu Town, Aoka City, Kyoto Prefecture
– Contact unit: Hozu River Cruise Enterprise Group
- Official website:http://www.hozugawakudari.jp/cn/
◎ Arashiyama’s Houseboat (Arashiyama Passing Ship)
-Ferry fee: 1,100 yen/adult (general cruise ship)
-Boarding location: Togetsubashi Ryogishi
– Contact unit: Lanshan Shipping Co., Ltd.
- Official website:http://www16.plala.or.jp/kyoto-yakatabune/
◎ Kyoto・Okazaki Sakura Corridor Toshimashi Boat めぐり (Kyoto・Okazaki Sakura Corridor Toshimashi Boat Cruise)
– Ferry fee: 1,000 yen/adult (seasonal limitation, cherry blossom season from March to March)
-Boarding location: Nanzenji Ferry Boat Yard
– Contact unit: Kyoto Prefecture Travel Industry Cooperative Association
– Official website: http://www.kyoto-tabi.or.jp/jikkokufune.html
◎ Fushimi ten-stone boat, thirty-stone boat (Fushimi ten-stone boat, thirty-stone boat)
-Ferry fee: 1,000 yen/adult
– Boarding location: Okura Commemorative Hall of the Moon Laurel Ferry Yard (Ten Shishi Boat), Teradayahama Ferry Yard (Thirty Stone Boat)
– Contact unit: Kyoto Fushimi Kanko Cooperative Association
- Official website:http://kyoto-fushimi-kanko.jp/
◎ Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat (Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat)
-Ferry fee: 350 yen/adult (Miyazu-Amanohashidate), 520 yen/adult (Amanohashidate-Ichinomiya)
– Boarding location: Amanohashidate Trestle Bridge, Ichinomiya Trestle Bridge, Miyazu Trestle Bridge
– Contact unit: Tango Marine Transportation Co., Ltd.
- Official website:http://www.amano-hashidate.com/
◎ Ine Bay めぐり Cruise (Ine Bay Circle Cruise)
-Ferry fee: 660 yen/adult
-Boarding location: Ine Bay めぐりの Boat Boarding Site
– Contact unit: Tango Marine Transportation Co., Ltd.
- Official website:http://www.inewan.com/
Extended reading:
"Sakura Viewing Spots" Okazaki Canal is ideal for boat rides and strolls.
※ Shiga area
The Shiga area surrounds the largest Lake Biwa in Japan. Kyoto’s main rivers and water are also derived from this area. Of course, various cruise activities and routes are better than the Kyoto area. If you mention the cruise from Kyoto to Shiga, I recommend the Omi Hachiman Water Village There are two types of cruises and Lake Biwa cruises.
The Japanese boat cruise route in the water town of Omi Hachiman can be said to be the most traditional Japanese cruise. At present, there are three main boat-shaped cruise routes: "Omi Hachiman Water Village", "Maruyama Water Village" and "Shima Mazu Water Village".The water village house-shaped boats in Omi Hachiman usually use the human water scull method to move the boat forward. It is quite traditional and allows people to slowly and leisurely experience the scenery of the water village.
As for the general cruise route of Lake Biwa, it is mainly operated by the Lake Biwa Steamship Company. It is divided into three routes: "Michigan", "Biwa Lake Tour" and "Takebu Island". The first two routes can be taken at Otsu Port and those staying at Kyoto hotels. , You can take the nearest JR to Keihan Railway.
◎ Omi Hachiman water めぐり (Omi Hachiman Water Village Pleasure Boat)
-Ferry fee: 2,160 yen/adult (shared ride)
– Boarding location: 880 Kitanosho-cho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture
– Contact unit: Omi Hachiman and Funakami Cooperative Association
- Official website:http://www.suigou-meguri.com/
◎ Mizuno さとまるやま(Maruyama Water Town Touring Sightseeing Boat)
-Ferry fee: 2,160 yen/adult (shared ride)
– Boarding location: 1467-3, Toeyamacho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture
– Contact unit: 郷のさとまるやま
- Official website:http://www.za.ztv.ne.jp/tekogi.maruyama/
◎ Shima Zhenzhu Water Sightseeing Boat (Shima Zhenzhu Water Town Sightseeing Boat)
-Ferry fee: 2,100 yen/adult
-Boarding location: XNUMX Toeyamacho, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture
– Contact unit: Shima Zhenzhu Shuizun Bare Boat Department
– Official website: http://homepage2.nifty.com/oumi8/suigou.htm
◎ ミシガンクルーズ (Lake Biwa Steamboat, Michigan Cruise)
– 乗船料金：2,260円/成人(密西根60)、2,780円/成人(密西根早班、90)、2,980円/成人(表演艇)
– Boarding location: 5-1-1 Hamaotsu, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture (Otsu Port)
– Contact unit: Biwako Steamboat Co., Ltd.
- Official website:http://www.biwakokisen.co.jp/
◎ ぐるっとびわ湖岛めぐり (Lake Biwa Steamboat, Lake Biwa Cruise Cruise)
-Ferry fee: 8,950 yen/adult (reciprocating)
– Boarding location: 5-1-1 Hamaotsu, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture (Otsu Port)
– Contact unit: Biwako Steamboat Co., Ltd.
- Official website:http://www.biwakokisen.co.jp/
◎ Takekushima めぐり (Lake Biwa Steamboat, Takekushima Pleasure Boat)
-Ferry fee: 2,590 yen/adult (Imazu Port-Takebu Island reciprocating), 3,070 yen/adult (Nagahama Port-Takebu Island reciprocating), 3,400 yen/adult (Hikone Port-Takebu Island reciprocating)
– Boarding location: Imazu Port, Nagahama Port, Hikone Port
– Contact unit: Biwako Steamboat Co., Ltd.
- Official website:http://www.biwakokisen.co.jp/
Extended reading:
"Sakura Viewing Spots" Omi Hachiman and boat viewing cherry blossoms.
"Cruise Cruise" Lake Biwa Steamboat, Michigan Cruise: Cruise around the scenery of Lake Biwa.
Reference data:
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