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A boarding ticket for the Michigan, Lake Biwa's entertainment paddle steamer known for its red paddle wheel, on a cruise of about 60 minutes around the South Lake. Two sailings a day (09:40 and 15:00) depart from Otsu Port, and from the 4th-floor Sky Deck at the top of the boat you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Lake Biwa. On board, the purser's sightseeing commentary and live music, a variety of meals from light snacks to full dishes, and photo spots all around the ship await you.
The Michigan is a cheerful paddle steamer that tours the South Lake of Lake Biwa, famous for its red paddle. It departs from Otsu Port, circles the lake for about 60 minutes and returns to Otsu Port. Sailing 1 departs at 09:40 and returns at 10:40; sailing 2 departs at 15:00 and returns at 16:00.
From the Sky Deck on the 4th floor, the top deck of the Michigan, you can take in the magnificent scenery of Lake Biwa in every direction. Feel the open lake and the surrounding mountains up close.
The cheerful Michigan purser livens up your voyage with sightseeing commentary and live music. There are also many wonderful photo spots around the ship, so find your favorite place and take a commemorative photo.
The restaurant ship Michigan offers a range of meal menus, from light snacks to full-fledged dishes. Choose what suits you and enjoy a meal on the lake.
※ Due to charters and other reasons, the cruise may be operated by the Bianca or another boat instead of the Michigan.
※ In strong winds or bad weather, sailing times may change or the boat may be unable to enter or leave Otsu Port.
Meeting point :
Otsu Port ticket counter (Biwako Kisen / 大津港)
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Meeting point info:
[Departure and arrival times]
- Sailing 1: departs Otsu Port 09:40 → returns 10:40
- Sailing 2: departs Otsu Port 15:00 → returns 16:00
[Getting there]
- About 3 minutes' walk from Biwako-Hamaotsu Station (びわ湖浜大津駅) on the Keihan Otsu Line
- From JR Otsu Station (大津駅), about 5 minutes by Keihan Bus, Kojaku Bus or Ohmi Railway Bus; get off at Hamaotsu (浜大津) and walk about 3 minutes
- About 15 minutes' walk from JR Otsu Station
Even with an advance booking, be sure to complete boarding procedures at the ticket counter on the day. There are coin lockers in the Otsu Port waiting room and two multipurpose restrooms in the terminal.
5-1-1 Hamaotsu, Otsu, Shiga (Otsu Port, Biwako Kisen)
• Cancellation/refund requests are only processed during business hours (Monday–Friday 10:00–18:00 / excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays). Requests submitted outside of business hours will be processed on the next business day (based on business hours).
• Requests for booking cancellation and refund must be made during business hours, and you must receive a cancellation confirmation.