Murakami, Niigata / 笹川流れ遊覧船
Sasagawa Nagare Sightseeing Boat
A 40-minute cruise from Kuwagawa fishing port along Sasagawa Nagare, an 11 km coast of wave-carved rocks and caves designated a Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument; you can feed the seagulls.
Last official check
25 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
24 Dec 2026
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- Getting there
- Train / Car
- Admission
- Paid (see the price below)
Before you go
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- Opening hours
Runs from late March to mid-November 2026; 9 sailings between 9:00 and 16:00 (40 minutes each).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Admission
Adults (junior high and up) 1,800 yen, children (3-12) 800 yen.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
15 minutes on foot from Kuwagawa Station (JR Uetsu Line); 41 minutes by car from Murakami-Senami-Onsen IC.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
Parking for cars; large vehicles OK.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (ask in advance about boarding in a wheelchair).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Address: Murakami, Niigata (Japanese address: 新潟県村上市桑川975)
Official site: http://www.sasagawanagare.co.jp/
Location
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Nearby spots
Photo: accelerator1868 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 (cropped and resized)Sasagawa Nagare CoastNiigataLess than 1 km away (straight line)- No photo yetSennen Sake Kikkawa (Murakami Salmon)Niigata18 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetSenami OnsenNiigata18 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetIwafune Port Fresh Fish CenterNiigata20 km away (straight line)
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- Best time to visit
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- Peak time
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- Busiest season
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- Latest traveler report
- None yet
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Visiting respectfully
- RulesSailings may be cancelled in rough seas (strong wind, high waves); always phone to check on the day.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Verification log
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://niigata-kankou.or.jp/spot/7167Hours, fees, access, seasons and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.