About the event
Routes and prices vary by date and boarding point. Choose a specific journey before planning onward transport; many rides are one-way. The autumn cruise is open to general visitors and is separate from the closed Kyoto-resident family-discount application.
Plan your visit
- Hours & closure days
- Selected operating days and departures; use the official sailing calendar and booked meeting time.
- Admission
- ¥2,000–¥14,000 per person depending on route/date; adult and child fares are the same.
- Tickets & booking
- Advance reservation required. Check live availability and cancellation conditions with the operator.
Opening-day exceptions are not fully confirmed. Check the official calendar before choosing a day.
Official details & tickets ↗Location & access
Keage boat landing
Keage boat landing
Keage, Kyoto, Kyoto
Getting here
About 5 minutes from Keage Station, Exit 1.
Yamashina boat landing
Yamashina boat landing
Yamashina, Kyoto, Kyoto
Getting here
About 10 minutes from Keihan Shinomiya Station.
Miidera boat landing
Miidera boat landing
Miidera, Otsu, Shiga
Getting here
About 4 minutes from Keihan Miidera Station.
Otsu Port
Otsu Port
Lake Biwa, Otsu, Shiga
Getting here
About 3 minutes from Keihan Biwako-Hamaotsu Station.