[Experiential Tourism] Spring Special Operation: Okayama Asahikawa Sightseeing Cruise Twilight & Night

Okayama Asahikawa Sightseeing Cruise will be offering a special "Twilight & Night Cruise" service. Of the four total departures, the first will be a "Twilight Cruise" where you can enjoy the sunset and Okayama Castle. The remaining three will be "Night Cruises" where you can enjoy Okayama Castle illuminated at night. There will also be a "Lord Cruise" where the Okayama Hospitality Samurai Team will be on board to entertain you. For more details, please check the official website.

*Reservations can be made up to the day before the boarding date (advance payment required).

Event period

April 25, 2026 (Sat) - May 4, 2026 (Monday/holiday)

*Regular cruise dates: April 27th (Mon), 28th (Tue), 30th (Thu), May 1st (Fri)

*Tono Kuruzu: April 25th (Sat) & 26th (Sun), 29th (Wed/Holiday), May 2nd (Sat) - 4th (Mon/Holiday)

*In the event of cancellation due to sudden bad weather, a full refund will be issued.

Event time

Special nighttime flights in spring: 4 flights in total (approximately 30 minutes each)

① 19:00-19:20 Twilight Cruise

② 19:30-19:50 Night Cruise

③ 20:00-20:20 Night Cruise

④ 20:30-20:50 Night Cruise

Please gather at least 10 minutes before departure time.

Venue

Meeting place: Near the site of the former rear landing for boats

Location: Near 2-3-1 Marunouchi , Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Prefecture 700-0823 (Meeting place)

Phone number: 090-4696-7748 (Tenmaya Travel Regional Charm Creation Department (10:00-18:00))

Okayama Asahikawa Sightseeing Cruise Karasugi Water Boat

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

Fee

Standard cruise: 2,000 yen

Tono Kuruzu: 2,500 yen

*Adults and children are admitted free of charge; infants (preschool age) are admitted free of charge. (Seats are not provided. If you require a seat, please register as an "adult or child.")

*On weekends and public holidays, it operates as "Tono Cruise." During other periods, it operates as a regular cruise.

Access by car

access

Approximately 20 minutes from Okayama Interchange on the Sanyo Expressway.

Access by public transport

From JR Okayama Station, take the tram (bound for Mount Higashiyama) for about 5 minutes and get off at "Shiroshita" station, then walk for about 10 minutes.

Alternatively, take the bus bound for Fujiwara Danchi for about 15 minutes, get off at "Korakuen-mae" bus stop, and walk for about 5 minutes.

◆Parking: None

Capacity: 10 people (reservations prioritized) *If there are seats available, you can purchase a ticket on the day and board the ship.

Reservation method: Online reservation *Reservations can be made up to the day before the departure date (advance payment required).

Tenmaya Travel Co., Ltd. Official Website

Online Reservations | Okayama Asahikawa Sightseeing Cruise Twilight & Night Cruise | Official Website

remarks

*Reservations can only be made with advance payment.

*While the announcements will be in Japanese, foreign visitors tourists visiting Japan are also welcome to board.

*Please check the boarding dates for the Hospitality Samurai Troupe before making a reservation.

*Please follow the instructions of the crew after boarding.

*Please be sure to wear a life jacket when boarding the vessel.

*Please do not lean over the edge of the boat, as this is a dangerous act.

*Smoking is prohibited on board.

*Pets are not allowed on board. *For other important information, please check the official website.

*Please note that opening hours, closing days, and prices may have changed, so please check with the contact person before visiting.