[Limited to 11 days] Okayama Asahikawa Sightseeing Cruise - Autumn Night Special with Okayama Castle Illuminated

Okayama Korakuen Garden will be open at night from November 14th (Friday) to the 24th (Monday, national holiday) as part of a special nighttime event called "Autumn FANTASY GARDEN（GENSO-TEIEN）," and Okayama Castle will be open at night during the same period as part of a special nighttime event called "Autumn U-jo (Crow Castle)Togenkyo."

*Common: Opening hours are 17:00-20:30 (entry until 20:00)

In response to this, the Okayama Asahikawa Sightseeing Cruise will be running special autumn nighttime operations for 11 days only.

The Asahikawa sightseeing cruise is the only way to see the illuminated Okayama Castle from the water, allowing you to take some spectacular photos.

Unlike the regular daytime service, this service will only operate around the illuminated Okayama Castle area.

*Priority will be given to those who have made a reservation (you can board the cruise of your choice). If there are seats available, you can purchase tickets on the day and board.

Okayama Asahikawa Sightseeing Cruise Karasugi Water Boat

703-8257 1-6 Korakuen, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture (Plat...

Event period

November 14th (Friday) - 24th (Monday/Holiday), 2025

*In the event of bad weather, the event will be cancelled (full refund will be given).

Event time

①17:30-17:45, ②18:00-18:15, ③18:30-18:45, ④19:00-19:15 *Four flights per day, each flight takes approximately 15 minutes

Meeting place: Based in Okayama, Ishiyama Park

｜Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time and present your ticket.

Pier

｜For safety, wear a life jacket.

| After confirming your seat, set sail. Asahikawa Sightseeing Cruise

｜We will guide you to a spot where you can see the beautiful illuminated Okayama Castle.

｜The illuminated front of Okayama Castle(take some cool photos or take a commemorative photo with yourself)

Pier

｜The life jackets were returned and the group disbanded.

Venue

Asahikawa Sightseeing Cruise (Around Okayama Castle )

Address: 7 Ishisekicho, Kita-ku , Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward, 700-0813 Phone number: 086-231-7747 (Tenmaya Travel (10:00-18:00 *Except Tuesdays))

Access by car

Approximately 20 minutes from Okayama IC on the Sanyo Expressway

Access by public transport

Take the bus bound for Fujiwara from JR Okayama Station for about 15 minutes and get off at Korakuen-mae

Alternatively, take the streetcar (towards Mount Higashiyama ) from JR Okayama Station for about 5 minutes, get off at "Joka" and walk for about 5 minutes.

Or, about a 25-minute walk from JR Okayama Station

parking

Paid parking is available nearby.

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Experience fee

Adults (junior high school students and above): 1,000 yen, Children (elementary school students): 500 yen, Infants (preschoolers): Free, Physically disabled people (1 adult + 1 caregiver): 1,000 yen, Physically disabled people (1 child + 1 caregiver): 750 yen

*Children and infants must be accompanied by a guardian when boarding.

*Priority is given to those with reservations (You can board without a reservation if there are seats available.)

others

Travel time: Approximately 15 minutes

Capacity of the cruise boat: 12 people (reservations are limited to a maximum of 10 people)

Meeting place: Based Okayama Ishiyama Park

Reservation method: Online reservation

*Reservations can be made up to 4 hours before departure time.

*To purchase tickets on the day, please go to "Based OKAYAMA Ishiyama Park."

Online reservation

Online Reservation | Okayama Asahikawa Sightseeing Cruise Night Special Operation | Official Website

What you need:

・Insect repellent

・Measures against the cold (long sleeves, jacket, etc.)

[Request regarding boarding]

・Once on board, please follow the instructions of the crew.

- Always wear a life jacket when on board.

*Customers who are unable to wear a mask will not be allowed to board the ship.

- Do not engage in dangerous activities such as leaning over the boat.

・Smoking is prohibited on board the ship.

・Even one person can board the boat.

・Pets are not allowed on board the ship (with the exception of service dogs).

Okayama Castle(Ujo (Crow Castle))

2-3-1 Marunouchi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Kita Ward,...

Okayama Korakuen Garden

703-8257 1-5 Korakuen, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture