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Kitashiobara, Fukushima / 桧原湖観光船

Lake Hibara Sightseeing Boat

A 35-minute cruise among the islands of Lake Hibara, Urabandai's largest lake, with views of the crater left on Mt. Bandai; runs from April 29 to November 8.

A calm lake between forested hills, reflecting the sky, with a distant mountain peak at the far end
Lake Hibara with Mt. Bandai in the distance (photo taken August 2009)Photo: Qwert1234 / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (cropped and resized) · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Admission
Paid (see the price below)
Closing days
Has closing days (see below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

Runs April 29 - November 8. Departures at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 14:30 and 15:30; about 35 min.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

Cancelled in bad weather.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Admission

Adults (junior high and above) 1,400 yen, elementary 700 yen, preschool free (one per adult). Age 65+: 1,200 yen. With a disability certificate: 700 / 350 yen for the holder and one helper. Groups of 15+: 1,200 / 600 yen.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

The ticket office is next to Lake Hibara Car Park No. 1 (1172 Hibara Obudairahara, Kitashiobara).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Not yet confirmed

Getting there, Payment, Accessibility

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Official site: https://www.lakeresort.jp/cruise/

Location

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Crowds

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Crowd level, Best time to visit, Peak time, Busiest days, Busiest season

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Visiting respectfully

  • Local etiquetteBookings and enquiries: Urabandai Lake Resort (0241-37-1111, 9:00-19:00). Show ID with your age for the 65+ fare.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

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