Horikawa Pleasure Boat

4.5

A pleasure cruise which goes on a 50 minute tour of the moat surrounding the National Treasure-designated Matsue Castle in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. The cruise’s coarse is dotted with famous and elegant castle town sights such as Shiomi Nawate-dori Street and the Former Samurai District. The water birds, flowering plants growing by the water, and other highly seasonal scenery is also a must-see. The cruise boat itself is eight meters long, two meters wide, and covered with a small roof; a toasty kotatsu (table with a blanket and heater underneath) is provided in winter. The Hori River the boat travels is spanned by 17 bridges, and when the boat travels under particularly low bridges, the roof must be lowered to pass.

Spot details

Address: Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Kurodachou 507-1 Map
Area: Around Matsue Castle Area
Phone: 0852270417
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Depending on the season)
Closed: Open everyday (However, there may be suspensions in case of bad weather, and the course may be changed due to Wednesday)
Fees: [Boarding fee]
[Adult] 1,600 yen
[Children] 800 yen
Parking Lot: Not available
※Charge parking lot available nearby (Shiroyama Nishi parking lot)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Available (Fureai Plaza boarding area only)
Wi-Fi: Available (Waiting room Available, Onboard Not available)
English Menu: Available (pamphlet, onboard information tape)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (only in cages installed by our office)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Great fun!

Reviewed : 2020.01.05

The experience of having to duck down so that the roof can be lowered was fun. We had the additional pleasure of having two volunteer guides from the Matsue Goodwill Guide Group to assist us in...
HBH messing about on the canals

Reviewed : 2019.10.18

Small narrow boat that tours the canals surrounding the castle. Taking only about 10 people, as you have to lie almost flat when the roof is lowered to enable the boat to pass under the very low...
Fun and quirky boats that make you duck!

Reviewed : 2019.10.14

This is a pleasant tour around the castle moat. Guests sit on the floor of a boat, with a roof that cranks down to pass under some of the lowest bridges! You will have to duck! That was actually a...