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Lake Inawashiro Sightseeing Boat
A sightseeing boat that guides you around the nature-rich waters of Lake Inawashiro.
A sightseeing boat cruise that lets you tour Lake Inawashiro. Located in Fukushima Prefecture, Lake Inawashiro is the fourth-largest lake in Japan and is also known as Tenkyokō (Mirror Lake) for its clear water.
There are two boats (weekends, national holidays, and select periods only): the sightseeing boat “Hakuchōmaru” and the cruise boat “Kamemaru.” Each features a cute design inspired by a swan or a turtle, and during the season, each boat runs every 60 minutes. It guides you around the nature-rich Lake Inawashiro.
“Hakuchōmaru” has more seats and a large capacity of 155 passengers. “Kamemaru” holds 78 passengers, but with lakeside seats, sofa seating, a bar counter, and more, it offers cruise-boat-style amenities.
During the ride, onboard announcements introduce the scenery of Lake Inawashiro and Mt. Bandai. You can enjoy an Approx. 35-minute cruise on a route that passes Okinajima, the lake’s only uninhabited island. From the boat, you can take in the lake’s beautiful views and Mt. Bandai along with the refreshing air.
Highlights
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A sightseeing boat cruise that lets you tour Lake Inawashiro.
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Operates as the sightseeing boat “Hakuchōmaru” and the cruise boat “Kamemaru.”
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Approx. 35-minute sightseeing cruise.
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With onboard announcements guiding you through views of Lake Inawashiro and Mt. Bandai.
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Two boats that have created many memories as symbols of Lake Inawashiro
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“Hakuchōmaru” with a capacity of 155 passengers
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The cute-looking “Kamemaru,” with a capacity of 78 passengers
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Wi-Fi is not available onboard.
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Do I need to show a passport or other ID to purchase?
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No.
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Can I board without a reservation?
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Yes. However, there is a passenger limit, so if there is a group reservation ahead of you, you may not be able to board that day.
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Can I bring my pet?
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Only assistance dogs and guide dogs are allowed.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 猪苗代湖観光船
- Postal Code
- 969-3285
- Address
- 870 Nagahama, Okinazawa, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima
- Phone
- 0242-72-1370
- Closed on
- Irregular holidays
- Hours
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10:00am–4:00pm (runs every 30 minutes on weekends, national holidays, and during select periods only)
※ In winter (December–March): 10:00am–2:00pm (runs every 60 minutes) - Admission
- 1,500 yen; 750 yen for elementary school students
- Access
- Approx. 10 minutes by car from JR “Inawashiro” Station
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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