Omihachiman Wafune Tourism Cooperative Suigo Meguri

The waterway tour offered by the Omi Hachiman Japanese Boat Tourism Cooperative is a charming journey that has continued for 400 years. Why not take a leisurely trip on a hand-rowed Japanese boat and experience the history of the castle town that Toyotomi Hidetsugu built and the beautiful reed beds along the waterway? On the private charter course, you can even enjoy Omi beef sukiyaki on board. Come and spend a special time that you won't forget once you visit.

The Lake Biwa Canal Tour by the Omi Hachiman Traditional Boat Tourist Cooperative is like an art museum woven by the scenery of each season. In spring, you can row through the waterways where cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and in summer, you can enjoy the greenery and refreshing breeze. In autumn, you can admire the beautiful autumn leaves, and in winter, you can see the snowy landscape. You can enjoy this travel destination all year round and feel the culturally connected landscape deeply tied to the local residents.

The Suigo Tour offered by the Omihachiman Wafune Tourism Cooperative takes you on a journey through over 400 years of history. While slowly rowing along in a hand-paddled boat, you can feel the history of Hachiman Mountain, which was built by Toyotomi Hidetsugu, and the activities of the merchants. It's a two-birds-with-one-stone experience where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons and also hear local information from skilled boatmen. Why not spend a special time on a water tour with a quaint atmosphere that has been passed down through the ages?

At the Omi-Hachiman Wafune Tourist Cooperative, you can enjoy the beautiful nature of Shiga Prefecture from a hand-rowed boat on the Suigo (waterway). The surrounding reed beds are expansive and their swaying in the wind is very beautiful. You can also see wild birds such as ducks and herons. In addition, you can enjoy seasonal views such as cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, and autumn leaves. The view from the boat provides a luxurious time to touch nature away from everyday life. Please come and visit at least once.

The charm of the Omi Hachiman Wafune Sightseeing Cooperative's Waterway Tour lies in the explanations given by local boatmen. You can learn about the rich nature and history while slowly moving on a hand-rowed wafune boat. This experience, where you can enjoy the scenery and gain unique local information, is definitely worth a visit.