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Matsukawa River Cruises

4.0

31 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Toyama Pref. Toyamashi Honmaru 1-34

Come take a relaxing cruise on a sightseeing boat along the Matsukawa River, which flows around Toyama Castle Ruin Park. The boat dock also features a teahouse, Matsukawa Chaya, which serves a variety of sweets. Passengers can enjoy the seasonal views while listening to the commentary from the boatman during the approximately 30-minute cruise. During the spring, the 460 cherry blossom tree that line both banks of the river come into full bloom, earning Toyama Castle a spot on Japan's best 100 places to view cherry blossoms. The castle, which served as the model for a song composed by composer Rentaro Taki, is also a place full of historic atmosphere.

文字通り松川を遊覧する観光船です。乗り場は松川茶屋で、まちなか観光案内所の北側、佐藤記念美術館の東側にあります。そばに行けば直ぐに判ると思います。ルートは遊覧船の発着所から船橋まで上流に進み、船橋を越えたところでUターンしていたち川との合流地点まで向かい、そこからまた発着所まで戻ります。所用時間は30分ほどでした。桜の時期は30分おき、それ以外の季節は45分おきに出発しているようです。ホームページ...
Sasagawa-nagare Coast Boat Ride

4.0

15 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nigata Pref. Murakamishi Kuwagawa 975-44

Sasagawa-nagare Coast Boat Ride last around 40 minutes; passengers can enjoy viewing incredibly clear waters (ranked among the Top 100 clearest in Japan) and feeding the seagulls. Between April and October, there is also a special, once-a-month “Yoshitsune Journey - Sasagawa Nagare Evening Cruise,” which is very enjoyable; watching the sun setting over the Sea of Japan and admiring the beautiful scenery of the Sasagawa Nagare coast is a deeply moving experience. The dock from which the boat trips depart is located around 15-minute walk from JR Kuwagawa Station.

16:00が最終便だと思って、15:30頃に着きましたが、今出たこところだから待って下さいと言われて、16:15の出航でした。 HPをもう一度見てみると、きちんと時間が決まってないようでした。待合室の2階がカフェになっていて、海を見ながらゆっくり出来るので良かったです。船から見る景色はとても綺麗で、説明もあるので楽しめました。折り返した後はカモメの餌やりタイムになります。
HAKUCHOU Boat

4.5

25 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Higashiasahimachi 150-7

Lake Shinji, designated as one of Japan’s 100 most beautiful sunsets, is known for its amazingly beautiful scenery and for having the largest catch of shijimi clams in Japan. It takes about one hour to enjoy the scenery of Lake Shinji on one of the sightseeing cruises on the pleasure boat, Hakuchou. The sunset cruise, which departs when the sun is going down, is one of their most popular boat trips. A sad legend recalls how a young bride who was bullied by her mother-in-law remains on the only island floating in the lake, Yomegashima Island (literally meaning “young bride island”). Boat port number two is approximately five minutes on foot from JR Matsue Station.

Even though it was raining, I was able to see the view. I was also able to feel the wideness of the lake and enjoy the view around the mountain. Also, it is very safe since the crews are keeping the...
Naniwa Exploration Cruise with Rakugo comedians

4.5

24 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Naniwa-ku Minatomachi 1-3-1 Minatomachi Pier

This is a sightseeing cruise travelling around Osaka City departing from the Minatomachi Wharf neighboring “Minatomachi River Place” in Naniwa Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, lasting approximately 90 minutes. Listening to a young Rakugo performer (comic story-teller) speaking joyfully of the history and sights in the area is a popular activity for tourists. On the “River Circuit Course,” tourists can enjoy many unique sights of Osaka such as the Dotonbori River, the Toyoko Horikawa Flood Gate, Kyocera Dome Osaka, Nakanoshima dotted with retro buildings, and the downtown area of Dotonbori. Visitors who make advance reservations can also taste a lunch-box packed with tastes of Osaka “Naniwa Water City Gozen.”

大阪の道頓堀から、中之島、東横堀川、ふたたび道頓堀と、大阪市内の川（運河）を巡ります。ガイド役の落語家の方が、船内を盛り上げてくれます。付き合い出して、間がないカップルなどは、会話しなすぎ、会話の間が持たない、といった失敗を回避できるデートコースかも知れません。
Hachiman-bori Canal

4.0

10 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shiga Pref. Oumihachimanshi Tagachou 743

The Hachimanbori Boat Tour takes visitors on a tour of the Hachimanbori Canal, well known from samurai movies, in an old-style covered boat. The tour is enjoyable in any season: passengers can see cherry blossoms in the spring, willows in the summer, autumn leaves in the fall, and snowy scenery in the winter. The tour, which runs from Hakuun Bridge to Shinmachihama to the ruins of the brick factory and back, takes about 35 minutes. Whether visitors go in the crowded cherry blossom season or at less popular times, they say that they sense a different mood each time. Gliding down the canal, lined with white-walled storehouses, is a peaceful way to spend some time.

水郷巡りもあるが、こちらの堀巡りは30分程度とお手軽。ガイドはテープで船はエンジン付きで。乗り場あたりの街並みがなかなかの雰囲気。船だと目線が低く気持ちよい。皆さん動画撮影。残念なのはまわりの雑草とゴミ、鉄の橋。仕方のないことだけれど住んでいる人の生活感。もう少し長ければ。志ある方たちの尽力で残せていることが奇跡のような堀。のんびり手漕ぎの船もありそちらの方が風情がある。
Aqualiner (Osaka Castle Nakanoshima Tour)

Travel / Tourism

Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Osakajou 2 Osaka Seaplane Bus Stop Osaka Castle Harbor

Aqualiner (Osaka Castle Nakanoshima Tour) operating in the Okawa River in Kita district in Osaka is a cruise boat which takes about 55 minutes to tour from near Osaka Castle to the Nakanoshima area where retro buildings stand. Along the shore, there are many sightseeing attractions including Nakanoshima Rose Garden, Osaka City Central Public Hall, which is a national Important Cultural Property, the buildings in Osaka Business Park, and Osaka Castle. In spring, it is particularly crowded with passengers enjoying the cherry blossoms on the riverside. Sales including drinks are available on board, and toilets are also provided. There are four wharfs. The closest station to Osaka Port is Osakajokoen Station.
Onuma Yusen

4.0

19 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Kamedagunnanaechou Onumachou 1023-1

Onuma Yusen is a pleasure boat on which you can relax and enjoy the Onuma Quasi-National Park, which includes three lakes and Mt. Komagatake and is one of Japan’s Top Three New Views. The Island Circuit route runs regularly from May to October, and you can relax while going round the islands on Onuma Lake and Konuma Lake which requires about 30 minutes. There are also motor boats, rowing boats, and pedal boats, and winter activities such as snow mobiles on the ice, 4-wheel buggies and snowshoe tours can also be enjoyed in the winter.

もしかすると違う業者かもしれませんが、大沼公園駅近くの観光案内所でワカサギ釣り体験を案内していただき訪問しました。アクティビティー価格は周辺の業者さんの価格に比べて全てに於いてかなり割高ですが手軽なので利用しました。訪問時は無風だったので湖上でのんびり釣りを行う事が出来ました。１.５時間で３０匹程度釣り上げる事が出来ましたが、お土産の唐揚げには２皿分の代金請求があったため１皿分調理をお願いし...
Kashikojima Espana Cruise

4.0

4 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Shimashi Agochoushinmei 752-11 (Kashikojima)

The Kashikojima Espana Cruise is an approximately 50-minute sightseeing cruise of Ago Bay and while the beauty of the jagged coastline is certainly a highlight, the real drawcard is watching a demonstration of preparing cultured pearls. The actual preparation work takes place every year from May to June, but one can watch the pearl model workshop on the cruise throughout the year. It is approximately three minutes on foot from Kashikojima Station on the Kintetsu Shima Line.

箱根・芦ノ湖に帆船スタイルの遊覧船が 3隻あり、比較する意味と前日に[横山展望台]から眺めた英虞湾の景観でのクルーシンクも兼ねて乗船しました。《エスパランサ》はサイス的に箱根・芦ノ湖の遊覧船と比較し一回り小さく箱根の遊覧船《ヒクトリー》《ロワイヤルII》と同じく大砲を持ち 3本マストになっています。一方《ヒクトリー》《ロワイヤルII》がイキリスやフランスの帆船がモテルにな...
Agano River Line Boat Ride

4.0

19 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nigata Pref. Higashikambaragunagamachi Ishima 4301

This is a 40-minute round trip river cruise down the Agano River. The boats depart every hour, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., from the Roadside Station Aga no sato, along National Route 49. The cruise is accompanied by a talk from the ferryman and with cheerful boating songs. Also not to be missed is the beautiful valley of Okuaga, one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan. In the spring and summer, the valley is covered with flowers, burning autumn leaves in the fall, and a blanket of snow in the winter. The winter landscape is especially fantastic, the carpet of snow seeming as if it had come out of an ink painting.

紅葉の時期に合わせて行きました。舟下りということですが、最上川や猊鼻渓などの舟下りをイメージして行くとがっかりします。道の駅を起点にエンジンのついた船でぐるっと周回するだけなので、特に風情もなく、景色もごく普通です。他の方の口コミに船頭さんが面白く歌も上手と書いてありますが、私たちの船はびっくりするぐらい音痴な方でした。あまりに音程を外されるので船内はそれなりに笑いで盛り上がっていましたが、200...
Hakone Pirate Ship

Travel / Tourism

Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Hakone 161

A sightseeing ship operating on Lake Ashi in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo County, Kanagawa Prefecture which also provides transportation between the three harbors of Hakone-machi Port, Motohakone Port, and Togendai Port. Modeled after a European sailing vessel from the 17th to the 18th centuries, the cruise’s ships are filled with lighthearted touches like figures of the ship’s pirate “crew” scattered about the deck. Riders can enjoy a leisurely sightseeing cruise on the lake while taking in views of Mt. Fuji, the mountains of Hakone, and the natural beauty of the lakeshore. Pets carried in a cage or bag can also be brought onboard.
Manazuru Peninsula Tour Boat

3.5

20 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

1974-42 Manazuru-cho, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture

This sightseeing boat plies the waters around Manazaru Peninsula. You can reach it by taking a bus from JR Manazuru Station, getting off at the Uoichibamae stop and walking one minute. Starting from the Uozayoko landing at Manazuru Port making a U-turn at Mitsuishioki and returning to the Manazuru Port, the round trip takes about 30 minutes. The boat can accommodate 82 people and the panoramic windows help provide an exhilarating experience. The Mitsuishi Rocks at the tip of the peninsula where the Mitsuishi Coast juts into Sagami Bay create some fantastic scenery. Take a commemorative photo with them in the background to make your trip to the Manazaru Peninsula even more special.

my wife and I had a tour on the boat, BTW it was private. It was awesome! I would highly recomment it to anyone! Great boat ride and great people running the show!
Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Yosaguninechou Hide 11

This sightseeing boat plies Ine Bay in Yosa County, Kyoto Prefecture. The roughly 25-minute cruise around the bay takes in scenery of funaya fishermen's houses and an unbroken view of the sea. Yaki chikuwa (grilled tube-shaped fish paste cakes) are a popular specialty available from the ferry terminal's Hide-baiten Shop. You can also buy feed to give to the seagulls.
Mutsuwan Ferry

4.5

16 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Higashitsugarugunsotogahamamachi Kanitachushimiyamoto 160

This is a car ferry that connects Kanita Port in KanitaChushimiyamoto, Sotogahama Town, Higashi-Tsugaru County with the Wakinosawa Port in Motomura, WakinosawaVillage, Mutsu City. It is commonly used for tourism for connecting the Tsugaru Peninsula and the Shimokita Peninsula. One can often see wild dolphins swim along with the boats in the Mutsu Bay from mid-April to around the end of June.

This summer the ferry offers a discount return ticket for viewing dolphins. Especially during early summer, dolphins are frequently seen in Mutsu Bay. As they love playing, they often chase your...
Tatsukushi Glassbottom Boat, Tatsukushi Marine Sightseeing

4.5

15 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kochi Tosashimizu-shi Misaki 4135-2

This glass bottom boat is where you can take a trip under the sea and see the sights of Minokoshi with your clothes on. It is located in Ashizuri Uwakai National Park, and you can enjoy the marine ecology of Tatsukushi Marine Park. Under the influence of the warm Kuroshio current, you can enjoy the reef-building coral and the sea treasure trove inhabited by tropical fish. It operates at any time without reservations.

凄く綺麗な海でした。はじめは先にお客さんを連れた行ったばかりなので、1時間後と、言われましたが、なんとか都合を付けてくれて、30分待ちに成りました。余り高くはなかったです。１人15xx円端数忘れましたが、３ヵ所珊瑚郡を見せてもらいましたが、最後の珊瑚に感動的です天気も良く海もかなり綺麗に透き通っていました。
Isewan Ferry

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Tobashi Toba 3-1484-111

A ferry which connects Toba, Mie Prefecture and Lake Irako in Aichi Prefecture in as little as 55 minutes. The Toba ferry terminal has a shop, rest area, and restaurant. The ferry is perfect for traveling to Ise-iingu Shrine and the Shima area. You can enjoy the ride while gazing at Toshijima, Kamishima, and other islands floating in Ise Bay.
Kuchinotsu Dolphin Watching

4.5

13 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagasaki Minamishimabara-shi Kuchinotsucho Tei 5771-1

The boat operates from Kuchinotsu-cho, Minamishimabara City, and sails to Hayasaki Strait, where wild dolphins can be seen throughout the year, and you can watch them swimming on the surface of the sea.

人生初のイルカウォッチング‼️ 昨日が雨で今日に変更して良かった‼️ 晴天に恵まれ気温も20度近くまで上がり最高のウォッチング日和になりました。平日の木曜日だからなのか人がいない、ここで良かったのかちょっと心配、港には、65人位乗れる大型船が2艚トイレ付き、10人乗り位の小型船1艚うちの家族4名と女性2名のカップル計6名で出港です。もちろん小型船の方です...
Nihonbashi Cruise (R)

4.0

7 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Chuo-ku Nihonbashi 1-9

東京古時被稱為水都, 因為城市有很多河流, 今日大多被填平。日本橋遊船公司專門做遊覽船生意, 在東京現存的河流和運河中穿梭, 遊客可以看到平常看不到的東京另一面, 不同時間和航線收費都不一樣, 因為船是開頂的, 景觀無阻礙之餘, 冬天又提供毛毯給客人, 沿途有專人日語解說, 下一次再到東京都會參與。
Tidal Currents Experience Cruise

4.0

14 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Ehime Imabari-shi Miyakubocho Miyakubo 1293-2

This pleasure cruise service operates out of Oshima Island, one of the Geiyo Islands that lay in the western part of the Seto Inland Sea. The ship departs from a boarding dock across from the Murakami Suigun Museum and proceeds through intense rapids long known as being the most perilous part of the Seto Inland Sea to destinations such as the Noshima Castle Ruins, a National Historic Site, as well as the Hakata–Oshima Bridge.

しまなみ海道のサイクリングで立ち寄りました。 40分のクルーズで、伯方大島大橋の近くまで周遊します。村上水軍が拠点としていた島など、歴史的な観点からの解説から、複雑な地形から生まれる複雑な海流など、自然現象に関する解説まで、かなり幅広い話が聞け、とても興味深かったです。歴史についてはあまり詳しくないのですが、船が自然と流れていくほどの潮流や、海の中に川が流れているように見える場所、海底の岩にぶ...
Omi Marine Lake Biwa Sightseeing Cruises – Kaizu Osaki Peninsula Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise

4.0

14 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shiga Hikone-shi Matsubaracho 3755

From a sightseeing cruise boat, take in the cherry trees blooming on the Kaizu Osaki Peninsula, counted as one of the beautiful Eight Views of Lake Biwa and also selected for inclusion in the Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots list. Some 800 magnificent Yoshino cherries, spanning everything from 70-year-old trees to saplings representing the next generation, grow along a four-kilometer-long stretch of Lake Biwa's shore, forming a veritable cherry tree tunnel. This cruise makes it possible to fully experience the area's cherry blossoms; onboard a boat, you can enjoy the beauty of the avenue of cherries unaffected by the huge crowds that flock to the site on land, and you can also disembark and walk along a cherry tree arcade for 30 minutes. Advance reservation required.

竹生島の往復に利用しました。赤い「直正」丸？に乗船、大河ドラマはあまり見ないので思い入れはありませんが、快適なクルーズで、お天気が良かったので帰りは二階のベンチで、離れて行く竹生島を眺めました。彦根港には無料駐車場があります。
Kaka Kukedo Sightseeing Boat

4.5

12 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Matsue-shi Shimanecho Kaka 6120-14

"This pleasure cruise tours the Shimane Peninsula, which was said to have been created by the Izumo god Yatsukamizuomizunu-no-Mikoto. It's approximately 30 minutes by car from the Matsue City area. The Kaka-no-Kukedo Course takes in the Shin Kukedo sea cave of lore and the Kyu Kukedo cave, visible from land. Or you might try the course bound for the Seven Caves of Tako, known as Japan's ""blue caves."" These boat trips let you revel in the spectacular scenery of the Shimane Peninsula, which is part of Daisen-Oki National Park."

神話の伝わる洞窟『新潜戸（神潜戸）』を巡る観光船です。島根県松江市の松江城付近から直線にして10キロメートルほど北に島根町加賀に遊覧船乗場があります。以下の2種類の遊覧コースがあります。ともに運航期間は3月-11月です。 ①加賀港マリンプラザ発⇒旧潜戸⇒新潜戸約50分、料金は大人1500円小子700円 ②加賀港マリンプラザ発→潜戸→的島→白滝鼻→多古鼻→七つ穴約80...