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Lake Inawashiro Sightseeing Boat

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Lake Inawashiro Sightseeing Boat

A sightseeing boat that guides you around the nature-rich waters of Lake Inawashiro.

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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

  • A sightseeing boat cruise that lets you tour Lake Inawashiro.
  • Operates as the sightseeing boat “Hakuchōmaru” and the cruise boat “Kamemaru.”
  • Approx. 35-minute sightseeing cruise.
  • With onboard announcements guiding you through views of Lake Inawashiro and Mt. Bandai.

Photos

  • Two boats that have created many memories as symbols of Lake Inawashiro

    Two boats that have created many memories as symbols of Lake Inawashiro

  • “Hakuchōmaru” with a capacity of 155 passengers

    “Hakuchōmaru” with a capacity of 155 passengers

  • The cute-looking “Kamemaru,” with a capacity of 78 passengers

    The cute-looking “Kamemaru,” with a capacity of 78 passengers

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
A

Wi-Fi is not available onboard.

Q

Do I need to show a passport or other ID to purchase?
A

No.

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Can I board without a reservation?
A

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.

Q

Can I bring my pet?
A

Only assistance dogs and guide dogs are allowed.

Reviews

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  • 黃國棟
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    When visiting Lake Inawashiro, one of the most relaxing ways to enjoy it is to take a sightseeing boat and admire the vast natural scenery from the water. The weather that day was incredibly good, with blue skies, white clouds, clear lake water, and mountains in the distance. The whole scene looked just like a landscape painting.

    As the boat slowly moved along, the breeze off the lake felt especially refreshing, and I never got tired of the scenery along the way. The sunlight sparkled on the surface of the lake, and the photos came out especially beautiful. Sometimes you don't need to plan too many activities on a trip. Finding a day with good weather, taking a boat ride, enjoying the scenery, and feeling the breeze is a simple kind of happiness.

  • Queenie
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    I was really looking forward to taking a sightseeing cruise on the adorable Hakuchōmaru or Kamemaru, leisurely circling the lake and enjoying the beauty of Lake Inawashiro from the water. Feeling the lake breeze and watching the scenery change would have made for such a relaxing trip.

    Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to board the boat that day, which was a bit disappointing. Although I missed out on the cruise, taking in the lake’s peaceful yet majestic scenery from the shore was still rewarding in its own way.

    Next time I visit Fukushima, I’ll definitely make sure to take this lake cruise!

  • Lin
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    Taking the sightseeing boat on Lake Inawashiro was really relaxing. The lake is huge, and it’s especially great when the weather is nice. The blue sky against the water makes the whole view feel so peaceful.

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
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)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa