Mikatagoko Nature Cruise

This eco-friendly cruise takes you around the Mikatagoko lakes (Five Lakes of Mikata)—a scenic highlight of the Wakasa region in Fukui Prefecture—aboard Japan’s first battery-powered sightseeing boat, powered by renewable energy.

Electricity generated by the facility’s solar panels is stored in the boat’s batteries, allowing it to glide silently without emitting CO₂ or exhaust fumes, thereby minimizing the impact on the natural environment.

Over the course of a leisurely 50-minute cruise, you’ll take in the ever-changing scenery of the Five Lakes of Mikata—each with its own unique hue and water quality—as well as the mountain ranges that shift with the seasons and the lush, tree-lined Urami River.

Surrounded by the tranquility and sense of openness unique to the lake, please enjoy a moment to experience the precious nature of the Ramsar Convention Wetland, as well as the lifestyle and culture that thrive in the Mikatagoko region.

Information

Telephone Number Details
0770-47-5960
Address (in Japanese)
福井県美浜町早瀬24-4-1 美浜町レイクセンター
Opening Hours
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(Subject to change due to events, etc.)

Schedules
1st service: 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
2nd service: 10:45 AM – 11:35 AM
3rd service: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
4th service: 2:15 PM – 3:05 PM
5th service: 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Closed
Wednesdays, Year-End and New Year Holidays
Getting There
About a 15-minute drive from the Wakasa-Mihama Interchange
Car Park
Yes
Car Park: Available Spots
37 passenger cars
Parking Space for Large Buses
10 units
Website

Mikatagoko Nature Cruise

Mikatagoko Nature Cruise (Instagram)

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