Activities & Experiences · Sawara
Koedo Sawara Boat Tour 小江戸さわら舟めぐり
Short boat ride along Sawara's Ono River past Edo-period merchant houses, with a boatman narrating the town's history.
Hours10:00-16:30 (end time varies by season)
ClosedIrregular
PriceAdult: ¥1,300
Getting thereSawara Station (JR Narita Line), 15 min walk
Time needed30 minutes
Best timeSpring and autumn; weekdays to avoid waits
Address1730-3 Sawara-i, Katori, Chiba
About
Small flat-bottomed boats glide along the Ono River through the preserved district, giving a low view of storehouses, stone landings and willows. The boatman explains the history of Sawara as a river port, in Japanese. Boats depart near the Ino Tadataka Museum.
Highlights
- View of the old town from the water
- Boatman's commentary
- Departs beside the Ino Tadataka Museum
Tips
- Commentary is in Japanese
- Buy tickets at the Burekimera counter by the landing
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