Every spring when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom on the Okazaki Canal, there is a ten-stone boat cruise for tourists to take a cherry blossom tour. Originally not included in this day’s itinerary, I walked from the Kejo Railway and found a paid boat ride. Wen Diyang couldn't ask for my request, so he took the first boat together to watch the beauty of spring cherry with Japanese uncle and Ossan.
How to get there: How to get to the Okazaki Sakura Corridor Ten Shizhou Boat Ferry Ground?
The boarding location is at the end of Kejo Railway, next to Nanzenji Bridge and Lake Biwa Canal Memorial Hall. When planning a day trip, it is recommended to start from Kejo Railway and walk all the way to the end of the railway to visit the scenic spots here. .For public transportation, please refer to the following information:
- Subway: Subway Tozai Line and get off at Keshang Station, walk about 200 meters to reach
- Bus: Take bus No. 5 and No. 100 in front of Kyoto Station, get off at Okazaki Park Art Museum and Heian Shrine, and walk for 10 minutes
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▲ The Shishi Boat Ferry Ground is located at the starting point of the Kato Canal at the end of the Kejo Railway, and on the opposite bank is the Lake Biwa Canal Memorial Hall.
▲Walking all the way on the Keshang Railway, and seeing this fountain, it means that you are approaching the boarding point.
▲ When I came to Okazaki Canal to enjoy cherry blossoms a few years ago, I wanted to take a boat trip. This time I finally got my wish.
Introduction to Okazaki Sakura Corridor Ten Shizhou
The Okazaki Ten-Stone Boat is promoted by the Kyoto Prefecture Travel Industry Cooperative. The operating time is from the blooming of cherry blossoms to the blooming buds of the flowers every spring. The cruise will travel along the Kamo East Canal of Lake Biwa Canal. After arriving at the gate of Yichuan Dam (Yichuan ダム) along the canal, return to the original place. The cruise is called Okazaki Sakura.Wakaba Corridor Ten Stone Boat Cruise (Okazaki さくら･わかばCorridor Ten Stone Boat めぐり).
2018年十石舟運行期間為3月24日(六)-5月6日(日)，開船時間一般為9時30分-16時30分，在櫻花綻放的賞櫻旺季時，配合櫻迴廊夜間點燈活動(桜回廊ライトアップ)，開船時間會展延為8時00分-20時30分，夜間也能乘船欣賞夜櫻，乘船時間全程約25分鐘，往返距離約為3公里。
In 2018, the fare for the Toshiba boat is 1,200 yen for adults and 600 yen for children. Those who are interested in boarding the boat can present the ticket and get 200 yen for adults and 100 yen for children if they purchase a bus or subway one-day ticket on that day. discount.After the end of the cherry blossom season, if you are traveling with parents and children, you can also get discounts on tickets.
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▲ Prepare to pay for tickets.
▲ Ferry ticket receipt and guide information.
▲ There will be a reminder of this time for each ship.
▲ Show the bus or subway one-day ticket when purchasing tickets, and you will get a discount of 200 yen for adults and 100 yen for children.
Sharing of cherry blossom viewing experience at Okazaki Sakura Corridor Ten Shizhou
After paying 1,200 yen for each ticket, they will board the ship after waiting for the staff to call. The cabin seats are separated on both sides. It is in the stage of Yoshino cherry blossoms. Both sides of the waterway are full of cherry blossoms. They shuttle between land bridges and bridges. I also took a camera and mobile phone to take pictures of the ships passing by.
After the round-trip cherry blossom viewing trip of Shishizhou is over, you can follow the direction of the waterway and then turn to the Heian Shrine to continue to the next cherry blossom viewing spot. Take advantage of the good weather to run more, which is also good for physical and mental health. (laugh)
▲ The ten-stone boat departs from Nanzenji's Shuyuri to the shipyard and turns back to the original place from the Yi River. There is Heian Shrine nearby and you can stop by.
▲ The cherry blossoms are really beautiful.
▲ The view of cherry blossoms from the boat is completely different from the view from the shore.
▲ Looking down at the houses on both sides, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery, which is so envious.
▲ Not giving up this voyage, returning to the boarding position and disembarking soon.
▲ This time, I saw different scenery from the side of the waterway.
▲ In early April, many newcomers came to Kyoto to take wedding photos.
Conclusion
Wendy and I still love the cruise service during the spring cherry blossom season in Japan. The tranquil atmosphere, the cruise ship shuttles between the cherry blossoms and the green willows, and the Japanese cherry blossom planting plan is exquisite. The unique travel style is really unforgettable. It is highly recommended. Novice readers must be included in the itinerary when visiting Keihan.
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◎ Okazaki Sakura Corridor Ten Stone Boat
-Ferry fee: 1,200 yen/adult, 600 yen/child (seasonal limitation, cherry blossom season from March to March)
-Boarding location: Nanzenji Shuyouri Boat Yard
– Contact unit: Kyoto Prefecture Travel Industry Cooperative Association
– Official website: http://www.kyoto-tabi.or.jp/jikkokufune.html
