Complete your special night with the Michigan Night Cruise that sails Lake Biwa at night. You can enjoy Lake Biwa, which boasts a different charm than during the day, on a spacious and comfortable cruise. Inside the cruise, there is a restaurant where you can enjoy delicious food, and a deck that is perfect for viewing the scenery! It is fully prepared, so please reserve a ticket for the date you want and visit comfortably.
Representing Lake Biwa
Michigan Cruise
Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is the largest lake in Japan and is located in the center of Shiga Prefecture. It is estimated to have been formed about 4 million years ago, making it one of the oldest lakes in Japan. How about taking an entertainment cruise to see Lake Biwa, which is beautiful even just to look at?
This cruise is a night cruise that operates only in the summer. It departs at 6:30 PM and returns to Otsu Port after a voyage of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Enjoy your leisurely time enjoying the various photo spots and restaurants inside the cruise!
Operating Schedule (Weekend and Holiday Operations 2025)
From April 26 to May 6
From July 19th to September 28th
August 9th to August 17th
address :
Michigan Cruise Otsu Port
Japan, 〒520-0047 Shiga, Otsu, Hamaotsu, 5 Chome−1−1 琵琶湖汽船
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Operating Schedule:
Depart Otsu Port at 6:30 PM - Arrive Otsu Port at 8:00 PM
* Please make sure to complete check-in at least 20 minutes before departure.
Directions:
3-minute walk from Biwako Hamaotsu Station on the Keihan Otsu Line
From JR Otsu Station (大津駅), take the bus (Keihan Bus, Kojaku Bus, Ohmi Railway Bus) for about 5 minutes, get off at Hamaotsu Bus Stop and walk for about 3 minutes
About 15 minutes on foot from JR Otsu Station
Japan, 〒520-0047 Shiga, Otsu, Hamaotsu, 5 Chome−1−1 琵琶湖汽船