[Departure/Arrival : Otsu Port] 90 min Lake Biwa Cruise on the Michigan [Lunch buffet included] (michigan90)
Otsu Port Departure
Lunch Buffet Package
Lunch Cruise
90 minute cruise
★This package is a 90-minute cruise (lunch buffet included) departing from and arriving at Otsu Port on the Michigan. This is a package that includes a boarding ticket and a lunch buffet on the Michigan, which is Lake Biwa’s most famous sightseeing cruise. departure time - 11:00, 13:00 We offer seasonal limited menus and dishes that incorporate with the local production and consumption. There are also live performances on-board. (Free tour) Have a great time on the “Michigan Lunch Cruise” with beautiful scenery of the magnificent Lake Biwa, delicious meals, and enthusiastic cruise events! For those who have a physical disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, or a mental disability certificate, please check before booking. https://www.biwakokisen.co.jp/faq/383/ Reservations by phone and fax are also available. TEL：077-524-5000 FAX：077-524-7896 ※Meal time is approximately 60 minutes. ※Meals will be provided at the 1st floor restaurant and the 2nd floor restaurant. (You cannot select restaurant venues or seats.) ※The Bianca or other ships may operate as a substitute ship due to regular inspections or charter schedules. ※From mid-January to early March, the Bianca will be operating due to the Michigan's regular inspection. In addition, we may operate a substitute ship other than the Bianca. https://www.biwakokisen.co.jp/news/9488/
Adult (lunch included)
JPY 6,500
Elementary School Student (lunch included) (ages 6-12)
JPY 3,250
Child free of charge (1 free fare is included with each adult fare : boarding fee and meal only) (ages 2-6)
JPY 800
Child (boarding fee + meal) (ages 2-6)
JPY 2,300
Child free of charge (1 free fare is included with each adult fare : boarding fee) (ages 1 & under)
JPY 0
Child free of charge (boarding fee only) (ages 1 & under)
JPY 1,500
Adult (Class 1 Disability) (lunch included @3,500yen)
JPY 5,000
Adult (Caregiver of a passenger with Class 1 Disability) (lunch included @3,500yen)
JPY 5,000
Adult (Class 2 Disability) (lunch included @3,500yen)
JPY 5,000
Elementary Student (Class 1 Disability) (lunch included @1,750yen) (ages 6-12)
JPY 2,500
Elementary Student (Class 2 Disability) (lunch included @1,750yen) (ages 6-12)
JPY 2,500
Days of Week
Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Duration
1.5 hours
Highlights
POINT
1
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa with a delightful lunch on a cruise.
POINT
2
Brilliant chefs of the Michigan will provide dishes in a buffet style!
POINT
3
Musical shows and exciting events on-board! Experience the extraordinary!
Outline
Boarding procedures
Please be at the port 20 minutes prior to departure. Please check-in at the Otsu Port ticket counter. After completing boarding procedures, please relax in the waiting room until boarding begins. The boarding gates will open 10 minutes before departure.
11:00
Reception and transfer to the beach
Now it is time to start your cruise on the Michigan. The crew will guide you to the restaurant venue. Enjoy a luxurious and relaxing lunch. After your meal, you can also watch live performances on the 3rd floor. (Free tour)
“Michigan” Tourist attraction ①The view from the Sky Deck
From the Sky Deck on the 4th Floor of the boat, you can encounter a panoramic view of Lake Biwa. Please enjoy the magnificent view of Lake Biwa.
“Michigan” Tourist attraction ②Taking pictures in various photo spots.
The Michigan is full of photo spots. The ship has an extraordinary theme, with gorgeous interior including luxurious carpets and chandeliers that any photo you take can turn into to a piece of art. We also recommend the observation room where you can see the wheelhouse. We also have trick art exhibitions on the 4th Floor. In addition, the Michigan, which is also known as Japan’s first lover’s sacred place as a ship, has a “hidden heart mark” somewhere!!
“Michigan” Tourist attraction ③Entertainments performed by pursers
During the cruise(after your meal), crew members called the Michigan Purser will provide a live performance to lighten up the atmosphere! Events vary by season, so you can enjoy different performances at other times of the year.
12:30
Arrival at Otsu Port
After a 90 minute cruise, you will return to Otsu Port. We hope you enjoyed the wonderful cruise on Lake Biwa. After the morning cruise, you will have enough time to enjoy sightseeing other areas of Shiga and Lake Biwa in the afternoon.
Checkin Times / Locations
Michigan Cruise (Otsu Port/Lake Biwa Steamship)
Please be present at the Otsu Port(5-1-1 Hamaotsu, Otsu City) at least 20 minutes prior to departure. Weekends and holidays can be more crowded than weekdays so please allow some extra time to your arrival.
Plan Information
- What's Included
- Boarding fee (Assigned seat at the restaurant)
- Lunch buffet fee (soft drink bar included)
- Entertainments on-board (Free tour)
- Requirements
- Customers with reservation through our website must also come to the ticket window for check-in.
- Restrictions
- No food or drinks are allowed on-board.
- No smoking in any area on-board.
- What to Bring
- Reservations for people with disabilities must show proof of your physical or mental disability. (Mirairo ID is acceptable)
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- Additional Info
- Change or cancel of reservation can be done online through our website. (by 12:00 of the previous day)
- For cancellations after 12:00 of the previous day, you must call the [Lake Biwa Cruise Reservation Center] TEL 077-524-5000
- <Access &Parking Lot> https://www.biwakokisen.co.jp/access/otsu/
- <Payment on-site> Otsu Port : JCB, VISA, AMEX, MASTER, NICOS, Diner’s Club, Union Pay, ICOCA, electronic money and QR payments(some exceptions) are available. In addition, transportation IC cards cannot be recharged at the counter, so please recharge in advance. On-board Michigan : Cash + PayPay only.
- <Luggage service> There are coin lockers at the waiting room of Otsu Port, if necessary.
- <Customers with infants> We have a Nursing Room and space for changing diapers. For more information, ask the cabin crew or refer to the guide map.
- <Wheelchair accessibility> Wheelchair access available from 1F to 3F (1F-3F/Elevator, 1 barrier-free toilet available on 1F) 4F Sky deck accessible by stairs only.
- <Wheelchair accessibility> 2 Barrier-free toilets available at Otsu Port Terminal.
- Bicycles may not be brought on-board.
- Free Wi-fi available on-board. (Lake Biwa Free Wi-fi) However, there maybe connection problems depending on the route, signal condition, and etc.
- Minimum Participants
- 1
Cancellation Policies
0%
1 day before to 12:00
50%
1 day before to 17:00
After 17:00, 1 day before
100%
Participation Date