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Highlights
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest freshwater lake, departing from Otsu Port.
- Relax aboard the Michigan-style paddlewheel cruise ship, offering nostalgic charm and comfortable seating.
- Take photos of the serene waters, beautiful sunsets, and nearby historic sites.
- Combine the cruise with sightseeing around Shiga for a full cultural experience.
Your Experience
Present your e-ticket for direct verification and access.;Location of use;5-1-1 Hamaotsu, Otsu, Shiga 520-0047 Ticket window;Time of use;Please gather at the port 20 minutes before departure;[Instructions] Please gather at the port 20 minutes before departure. Inform the ticket counter staff about your reservation and provide your name. After completing the boarding procedures, please wait in the lounge until boarding begins. The boarding gate will open 10 minutes before departure.
Inclusions
- Michigan Cruise (Otsu Port / Lake Biwa Kisen) TicketChild
Must Know
- Please meet at the port 20 minutes before departure.
- Customers in wheelchairs: There are two multi-purpose toilets at Otsu Port Terminal.
- No food or drinks may be brought on board.
- [How to use]
- The boarding gate will open 10 minutes before departure.
- Free Wi-Fi is available on board (Biwako Free Wi-Fi)
- Visitors who have made reservations in advance must also check in at the ticket counter on the day of the activity.
- Boarding location: 5-1-1 Hamaotsu, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 520-0047
- [Notes]
- Please note that it may be difficult to connect to the Internet due to route and signal conditions.
- Smoking is not allowed on board.
- Please inform the ticket counter that you have a reservation and state your name.
- After checking in, please rest in the waiting room until boarding begins.
- The Michigan cruise may be temporarily replaced by the BIANCA or other cruise ships due to charter or activity reasons.
- The cruise will continue to operate normally on rainy days, but in case of severe weather such as strong winds and high waves, some cruise contents may be changed or the cruise may be suspended.
- Each adult can bring one infant for free
- Regarding luggage storage: There are coin-operated lockers in the waiting room of Otsu Port, please feel free to use them.
- Bicycles are not allowed on board.
- If there are more than one infant, they will need to pay for the child Boat Ticket.
Ticket Delivery
Cancellation Policy
No Cancellation and Non-refundable
If a cancellation request is submitted before 11:59 AM, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged. A fee of 50% will be charged for cancellations requested before 12:00 AM on the day of date of use. A fee of 100% will