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Tsuchiura, Ibaraki / 霞ヶ浦観光遊覧船（ラクスマリーナ）

Lake Kasumigaura Sightseeing Boat (Lacus Marina)

A 30-minute cruise on Lake Kasumigaura, Japan's second-largest lake, on an 86-seat boat with views of Mt. Tsukuba and, on clear days, Mt. Fuji; from October to April seagulls follow the boat.

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Getting there
Train / Car
Admission
Paid (see the price below)
Closing days
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Before you go

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Opening hours

30-minute course; departures at 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:00 and 16:30 (no 9:30 or 16:30 sailings from November to March).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

Closed on Wednesdays from December to March (the next day if a holiday) and at the year-end.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Admission

Adults 1,570 yen, elementary 780 yen.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Getting there

10 minutes on foot from the east exit of Tsuchiura Station (JR Joban Line); about 15 minutes by car from Sakura-Tsuchiura IC or Tsuchiura-kita IC.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

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Payment

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Accessibility

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Address: Tsuchiura, Ibaraki (Japanese address: 茨城県土浦市川口2-13-6)

Official site: http://www.lacusmarina.com

Location

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Crowds

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Best time to visit

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Busiest days

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Busiest season

From about October to April, flocks of seagulls follow the boat back to port and can be fed.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
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