Biwako Cruise
MICHIGAN SIGHTSEEING CRUISE
The Michigan is Lake Biwa's most famous cruise boat. Relax and watch the spectacular scenery
of Lake Biwa as it goes by,
or enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants or a live music performance.
Operating hours and fares until March 31st, 2026 ⇒ Click here.
| Cruise Courses | N0. | Dep. Otsu Port (Biwako Hotel) |
Dep. Yanagasaki Lakeside Park Port (Biwako Otsukan) |
Dep. Niono-hama sightseeing Port (Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel) |
Arr. Otsu Port |
Fares (incl.tax) Otsu Port to Otsu Port |
Cruise Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan 60 (60 minute course) |
①
|
9:40
|
－
|
(10:20)
|
10:40
|
Adults: ¥2,800 Children: ¥1,400 *2 |
Operating daily: |
| Michigan 90 (90 minute course) |
①
|
11:00
|
－
|
(12:10)
|
12:30
|
Adults: ¥3,400 Children: ¥1,700 *2 |
Operating daily: Operating on Saturdays. |
|
②
|
13:00
|
(13:20)
|
－
|
14:30
|
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| Michigan 60 (60 minute course) |
②
|
15:00
|
(15:20)
|
－
|
16:00
|
Adults: ¥2,800 Children: ¥1,400 *2 |
|
| Michigan Night (90 minute course) |
①
|
18:30
|
－
|
－
|
20:00
|
Adults: ¥3,600 Children: ¥1,800 *2 |
Operating on |
| SCHEDULE / FARES | |
|---|---|
| Otsu Port → Nionohama Sightseeing Port | Adults ¥2,400 Children ¥1,200 |
| Nionohama Sightseeing Port → Otsu Port | Adults ¥1,200 Children ¥600 |
| Otsu Port → Yanagasaki Lakeside Park Habor | Adults ¥900 Children ¥500 |
| Yanagasaki Lakeside Park Habor → Otsu Port | Adults ¥2,600 Children ¥1,300 |
- *1Groups of 15 or more receive a 10% group discount.
- *2For children 5 and under, 1 free fare is included with each adult fare (if accompanying 2 children 5 and under, 1 child fare is required). However, this system does not apply for groups of 15 or more.
- *3Guests with a meal reservation can board from 6:00 pm and enjoy their meal (during the mooring operation).
- *4Due to a special tourism event on March 6, cruise schedules and itineraries are subject to change.
- * On weekdays during winter(Weekdays from Dec 7 - Dec 25, 2026; Jan 4 - Mar 5, 2027), south lake route cruise operates on the following schedule.
| Dep. Otsu Port |
Dep. Yanagasaki Lakeside Park Port |
Dep. Niono-hama sightseeing Port |
Arr. Otsu Port |
Fares (incl.tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | - | - | 12:00 |
Adults: ¥2,400 Children: ¥1,200 |
| 14:00 | - | - | 15:00 |
※We will only call at Nionohama sightseeing Port/Yanagasaki Lakeside Park Port if there is a group reservation for 15 people or more.
All prices include consumption tax.
Note:
In some cases the Bianca or another ship may operate for the Michigan Cruise. The South Lake scenic board is operated by high-speed boats.
The ship may be unavailable due to a private reservation or participation in an event.
Please check our website or call us in advance to check if the ship is running as normal
Please inquire for pricing for schoolgroups.
The operating schedule and port entry/departure is subject to change due to strong winds,poor weather or other reasons.
In addition, in some cases it may not be possible for the ship to dock.
