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Agano River line boat ride

A scenic river cruise praised by English travel writer Isabella Lucy Bird.

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The valley beauty of Okuaga is one of the 100 most scenic spots in Japan. Spring brings fresh green foliage, summer is covered with deep green, autumn is colored with autumn leaves, and winter is like an ink painting with snow falling on the mountains." The Agano River line boat ride" is the best way to enjoy the spectacular scenery in each of the four seasons.

The course is the "Sakihana Onsen Tour" (40 minutes) to enjoy the atmosphere of the hot spring resort at a leisurely pace, starting and ending at the roadside station "Aganosato. The boatman's witty storytelling and boat songs are also part of the fun.

"The Isabella Bird," a jet ship with Fully air-conditioned, is now in service, offering an increasingly comfortable cruising experience. Isabella Bird was a British woman traveler who came to Japan during the Meiji era. In her "Unbeaten Tracks in Japan," she praised the Agano River as more beautiful than the Rhine. She described the fantastic scenery of the Agano Riverboat cruise.

Highlights

  • The valley beauty of Oku-Aga is one of Japan's 100 most scenic spots.
  • The Isabella Bird, a new air-conditioned jet boat, is in service.
  • Check the website or other information in advance, as the ship may not be able to operate depending on weather or river conditions.

Photos

  • The Isabella Bird sailing on a quiet river

    The Isabella Bird sailing on a quiet river

  • Autumn foliage season when the mountains turn red and yellow

    Autumn foliage season when the mountains turn red and yellow

  • Snow-covered winter is the best hidden season

    Snow-covered winter is the best hidden season

  • Departure and arrival points are at the roadside station "Aganosato”. A wide variety of local specialties are available

    Departure and arrival points are at the roadside station "Aganosato”. A wide variety of local specialties are available

Reviews

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  • 洪文祥

    全程60分鐘航程,秋天兩岸的景色自然風光很漂亮。

Details

Name in Japanese
阿賀野川ライン下り
Postal Code
959-4636
Address
4301 Ishima, Aga-machi, Higashikanbara-gun, Niigata (next to Roadside Station "Aga no Sato")
Telephone
0254-99-2121
Holiday
Open every day
Hours
"Sakihana Onsen Tour" departs every hour from 9:00am (last departure at 2:00pm on weekdays, 3:00pm on weekends and holidays)
Fees
Sakihana Onsen Tour" is 2,000 yen for adults and 1,000 yen for children 6-11 years old.
Direction
1) Approx. 40 minutes on foot from Higashishimojo Station on the JR Ban-Etsu-Nishi Line (shuttle service available for those with sightseeing boat reservations)
2) 10 min. drive from Mikawa IC or Yasuda IC of Ban-Etsu Expressway
Website
Official Website (Japanese)