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Lake Inawashiro Sightseeing Boat

Lake Inawashiro Sightseeing Boat

猪苗代観光船

Lake Inawashiro is Japan's fourth-largest freshwater lake, and together with Mt. Bandai it forms one of Aizu's best-known landscapes. Sightseeing boats shaped like a swan and a turtle leave from Nagahama on the lake shore. You can step out onto small decks at the front and back to enjoy the view. Announcements on board explain local history in Japanese, English and Mandarin.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

The swan boat leaves every hour from 10:00 to 16:00. The turtle boat runs every 30 minutes on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays only.

Admission

Adults 1,500 yen, elementary school children 750 yen.

Getting there

By bus, about 10 minutes from Inawashiro Station (get off at Nagahama). By car, about 10 minutes from Inawashiro Bandaikogen IC; parking is free.

Time needed

The cruise takes about 35 minutes.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • In winter (from December 15) the turtle boat stays docked as a café and waiting area, and the swan boat departs only at 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:00.
  • Payment by cash or PayPay only. Visitors with a disability can get half-price tickets.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The sightseeing boats Kamemaru and Hakuchomaru leave from Nagahama; there is no shop or restaurant at Nagahama beach.
  • Nagahama is a lake-swimming beach and is very busy in summer.
  • Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
  • Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Fukushima and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Fukushima

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:28
  2. Sunrise06:07
  3. Dhuhr11:24
  4. Asr14:13
  5. Maghrib16:36
  6. Isha18:05

Times are calculated for Fukushima City. Times may differ elsewhere in Fukushima.

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Places to pray near Lake Inawashiro Sightseeing Boat

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Lake Inawashiro Sightseeing Boat

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): fukushima.travel, bandaisan.or.jp