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Kuranomachi Sightseeing Boat

栃木県

general.prefecture.

Boat tour of Tochigi, the little Edo, by boat

You can enjoy a sightseeing tour on the Kuranomachi Sightseeing Boat along the Taba River that flows through Tochigi City. The boatman explains the history of Tochigi City and the Taba River, so you can enjoy the tour while learning about "Koedo Tochigi".

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

Point 1

View the "Warehouse Town" from the Habakawa River!

On the sightseeing boat, you can take a 30-minute course and see the beautiful scenery of the warehouse district, which has many large sake breweries that have been around since the Edo period. With the Kura no Machi sightseeing boat, you can view the warehouse district while going downstream on the river, giving you an experience that feels like you're traveling back in time. At night, you can also see the illuminated town, enjoying a romantic atmosphere!

Point 2

Feel the Arrival of Spring with "Uzuma Carp Streamers"

In the town of Kura, a festival called "Uzuma Carp Streamers" is held every year from March to May, where you can see 1,151 carp streamers swimming in the sky over the Uzuma River. Carp streamers are traditionally used in Japan for the Boys' Festival, with wishes for health and growth. Many people come to see the carp streamers during this time, so why not feel the arrival of spring when you visit?

Point 3

Summer Festival in the Town of Storehouses

The Summer Festival in the Town of Storehouses is a summer festival held every August throughout the town of storehouses, and it attracts many tourists every year. It features lively performances such as Yosakoi and Hula dancing, as well as the Kura Odori, a traditional dance performed in the town's storehouses. The festival is famous for the Tomonami River's lanterns, which are a summer tradition. Hundreds of lanterns are decorated along the river in early August, creating a fantastic and surreal view at night. In addition, there are food and souvenir stalls throughout the town where you can enjoy local food and souvenirs.

Point 4

Enjoy Souvenirs and the Scenery of the Habara River at the Waiting Area!

The waiting area for the Kuramoto-machi sightseeing boat is located a 1-2 minute walk from Koki Bridge. If you have made a reservation in advance, you can complete the reception process at the waiting area and relax in the waiting room. In addition, the waiting room sells local specialties and souvenirs, making it the perfect place to choose souvenirs for your Kuramoto-machi sightseeing trip. Before the sightseeing boat departs, the staff will provide a safety explanation, so even first-time users can board with peace of mind!

Point 5

Cafes and Restaurants in a Historic Warehouse Town!

Kuramachi is a tourist spot where historic warehouse buildings remain. Inside the warehouses, there are cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy stylish lunches. The dishes are proud to use local ingredients, and the restaurant has a Japanese-modern atmosphere where you can enjoy a calm meal. There is also a cafe in an old private house where you can relax and enjoy morning, lunch, sweets, and more while feeling the historical atmosphere. In addition, there is a famous local soba restaurant where you can taste homemade hand-made soba noodles inside the warehouse. Why not enjoy a meal in Kuramachi while taking a sightseeing boat tour of the warehouse town?

Sightseeing

Experience a Sightseeing Boat Activity in the Warehouse District!

The "Kura no Machi Sightseeing Boat" is an activity that can be experienced in the warehouse district of Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture. It's a tourist spot where you can cruise the Uzumagawa River that flows through Tochigi City by boat. From spring to autumn, you can enjoy beautiful scenery such as cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, and autumn leaves. In addition, there are many historical buildings along the river, and you can see the warehouse town. The fee for the Kura no Machi Sightseeing Boat is 1,000 yen for adults (junior high school students and above), 700 yen for children (elementary school students and below), and 300 yen for pets, and it operates except for the year-end and New Year holidays and days when the weather is significantly disrupted. Around the sightseeing boat port, there are many restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops, and other places where you can enjoy sightseeing and shopping. You can enjoy Tochigi City tourism from a different perspective by viewing the scenery of Tochigi City from the boat!

Basic Information

	Address	2-6 Yamatocho, Tochigi-shi, Tochigi 328-0037, Japan
	Business Hours	10:00～15:50
	TEL	0282-23-2003
	Web Site	http://www.k-yuransen.com/

Average Review

5 Reviews

3月上旬に訪れました。渡り鳥が旅立つ前で船着き場から乗船すると、すぐに数羽の水鳥が駆け寄ってきます。船頭さんの竿捌きでゆっくり岸壁を離れると、待ってましたと言わんばかりに鴨が小舟を取り囲んで来ます。餌を投げ入れると、我先にと一斉に食い付いてきます。少しでもいいポジションを取ろうと喚き、小突き合いを繰り広げます。それが愉快で面白いです。船頭さんのガイドも耳に入ってこないほどです。大きな鯉も悠然と泳いでいて、隙あらば大きな口を開けて鴨の餌を横取りします。川面の照り返しを浴びながらゆったりと流れる時を感じるのもいいですね。船から降りた後、向こう岸にある和菓子店で豆大福や草餅を食べながら由緒ある蔵屋敷（※ドラマ「仁」の撮影にも使われたそうです。）をバックに、行き来する小舟を眺めるのもまたいいですね。

乗船料は大人1人1000円。子供700円、犬等300円。これは1回ではなく、1日フリーパスという意味で、何度も乗ることができます。出航時間は毎時00分と30分で、乗船時間は20分ほどです。蔵があるのは乗船場から塚田歴史伝説館にかけての範囲なので、ぶっちゃけそこ以外に蔵は一件も無いです。反対側にも空気を読んで蔵っぽい外観にしてる店や民家がありますが少数で、橋を超えた下流側は見るものがなくなります😂 でも大丈夫。鴨と鯉に餌をやるという最高にエキサイティングなアクティビティがあります。よくみると色々な種類の鴨がいる気づきから始まり、餌をやりたい人間と食べたい鴨の駆け引き、鴨同士の熾烈な縄張り争い、想像の倍はデカい鯉の参戦、たった20分の間に色々なドラマがありました。餌やりに夢中になり過ぎて船頭さんのお話が右から左になってしまうほど。こんなに餌やって大丈夫なのかと思うほどの餌付けっぷりで、真冬なのに鴨も鯉もムチムチしてました。栃木駅周辺では貴重な「動」のアクティビティですし、野生動物に対する餌付けの是非はいったん忘れて、ガチムチな鴨と鯉を愛でるのが良かろうと思います。あ、もちろん船頭さんも。インバウンド客がおらず大人の日本人観光客のみで、待合室にいる時から下船まで終始田舎らしいまったりした空気なのもよかったです。

TV番組メシドラで紹介された次の日に妻と行って見ました。乗船１日券を購入すると何回でも乗船出来るのですが、着いてすぐにたまたま並んで乗船した船の船頭さんがメシドラに出ていた女性の船頭さんでした。船についてくるカモや鯉にエサをやりながら船頭さんの話や歌を聞いて楽しい時間を過ごせます。冒頭にも書きましたが乗船券を買うと何回でも乗船出来るので時間のある方は何回も乗って違う船頭さんの船で楽しんでみるのもいいカモです。カモにはカモーン鯉には来い来いと声掛けするのが習わしとか(笑) 余談ですが遊覧船で遊んだ後に街歩きをしていたら家族に乾杯の撮影で笑福亭鶴瓶師匠にバッタリ会いました。

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