How to use
Boarding Location: 5-1-1 Hamaotsu, Otsu, Shiga 520-0047
- Please meet at the port 20 minutes before departure.
- Please inform the ticket counter that you have a booking and provide your name.
- After completing the check-in process, please wait in the lounge until boarding begins.
- The boarding gate will open 10 minutes before departure.
Optional routes
Route 1: 9:40 AM Departure from Otsu Port ~ 10:40 AM Arrival at Otsu Port (60-minute cruise)
[Route 2] Depart from Otsu Port at 11:00 AM – Arrive at Otsu Port at 12:30 PM (90-min cruise)
[Route 3] Depart from Otsu Port at 1:00 PM – Arrive at Otsu Port at 2:30 PM (90-min cruise)
Route 4: 3:00 PM Departure from Otsu Port ~ 4:00 PM Arrival at Otsu Port (60-minute cruise)
Important Notes
- Each adult can bring one infant for free. Additional infants will require a child boat ticket.
- Do not bring food or drinks onboard.
- Smoking is prohibited on board.
- Visitors who booked in advance must also check in at the ticket counter on the day of the activity.
- About luggage storage: Coin lockers are available in the waiting room at Otsu Port. Please feel free to use them.
- <Wheelchair users> Otsu Port Pier has two accessible restrooms.
- Bicycles are not allowed on board.
- Free Wi-Fi is available on board (Lake Biwa free Wi-Fi). Please understand that connection difficulties may occur due to the route, signal conditions, and other factors.
- Due to reasons such as chartering or activity-related boat usage, the Michigan sightseeing cruise may temporarily operate using the BIANCA or other sightseeing boats.
- Sailing is normal in rainy weather, but the content of some sightseeing cruises may change or be canceled in severe weather such as strong winds and high waves.
Lake Biwa Michigan sightseeing boat
The red paddle wheels are the distinctive symbol of the Michigan cruise! This is a representative entertainment cruise on Lake Biwa.
360° panoramic view
On the sky deck at the top of the cruise ship, you can fully enjoy the magnificent views of Lake Biwa.

Michigan: Guided Tours
Michigan interpreters will enhance your journey with guided tours and musical performances.

Take souvenir photo
The sightseeing boat has many beautiful photo spots where you can capture handsome or gorgeous moments of yourself!













