Boat Rentals & Cruises · Okazaki / Nanzen-ji
Okazaki Sakura Corridor Jikkokubune Boat 岡崎さくら回廊 十石舟めぐり
Spring-only 25-minute boat ride along the cherry-lined Lake Biwa Canal in Okazaki, from the Nanzen-ji boat basin to Ebisugawa Dam.
Hours09:30-16:30 departures (seasonal)
ClosedOperates only in spring (Mar 20-Apr 15 in 2026)
PriceAdult: ¥2,000
Elementary school: ¥1,000
Age 3+: ¥500
Elementary school: ¥1,000
Age 3+: ¥500
Getting thereKeage Station (Tozai Line), about 7 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeLate March-early April
AddressNanzen-ji Funadamari boat basin, Nanzenji Kusagawa-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
About
For about four weeks each spring, small boats run every 15 minutes along the Okazaki section of the Lake Biwa Canal, beneath cherry trees near the Heian Shrine, Kyoto City Zoo and the Keage Incline. The 3 km round trip takes about 25 minutes with no stops. One of Kyoto's classic cherry-blossom experiences.
Highlights
- Cherry tunnels along the canal
- Views toward the Keage Incline and Heian Shrine area
- Departures every 15 minutes
- Next to the Lake Biwa Canal Museum
Tips
- Runs only late March to mid-April
- Expect long same-day queues; buy tickets online in advance
- No parking; use Keage subway station
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