HAKUCHOU Boat

4.5

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.

Spot details

Address: Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Higashiasahimachi 150-7 Map
Area: Around Matsue Castle Area
Phone: 0852243218
Hours: [1st boarding area] From 9:30 to Sunset Cruise
[2nd Boarding Area] From 9:35 to Sunset Cruise
* Departs every half hour
Closed: During stormy weather
Fees: [Boarding fee]
[Adult] 1,800 yen
[Children] 900 yen
Parking Lot: Available(30spaces)
※Free
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 26, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Nice Spot!

Reviewed : 2017.11.18

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...
This pleasure boat was really a pleasure!

Reviewed : 2013.06.12

At first I have to admit, that it was a bit hard to find the starting point of the cruise. There were no signs at all, and even directly on the boat station was only one extremly small sign. Even...
ゆっくり夕日鑑賞。

Reviewed : 2022.04.12

JR松江駅から近い第2乗船場からサンセットクルーズに参加しました。乗船場に係りの人はいなくて、時刻案内と看板、ベンチがあるのみです。乗船券は船内で購入とのことでした。この日の日没は6時半頃でした。6時10分に船が到着。我々含め7-8人が乗り込みました。大きなガラス窓のある1階テーブル席と、1階2階にデッキがあります。宍道湖はうねりが強くて揺れましたが、日没までの数分は船を停めてくれるので、ゆ...