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Oboke Gorge sightseeing boat
Oboke Gorge sightseeing boat · Oboke Gorge Pleasure Cruise · 大歩危峡観光遊覧船
Take a boat to look up into Oboke Gorge from the river. The roughly 30-minute journey follows the waterway and returns to the departure landing, with gorge views along the way.
Boat operator admission and boarding guide 2026 fare change notice Tourism association parking and access guide
Visitor information
Admission
Boat fares are ¥1,800 for adults and ¥900 for children aged 3 through elementary school, effective from 1 September 2026. The ¥1,500 adult price remaining in tourism association information predates the increase; use the operator’s rate.
Opening hours
Boats run between 09:00 and 17:00, with the final departure at 16:30. There are no regular closed days, and individuals and groups visit without reservations. The journey lasts about 30 minutes; allow additional time for tickets and queues.
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What to see at Oboke Gorge sightseeing boat
Gorge views along the river
Follow the waterway by boat and look up into the gorge. The trip returns to the same landing where you boarded.
How to get to Oboke Gorge sightseeing boat
The tourism association gives about 25 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car from JR Oboke Station to Obokekyo Mannaka. By car, park at the facility in Nishiu, Yamashirocho, Miyoshi. Buy a ticket at the ground-floor counter and go to the landing. From your hotel, check driving times and parking conditions using its actual address.
Boat operator admission and boarding guide Tourism association parking and access guide
Before you visit
Check water levels and wind
Strong winds, heavy rain or high river levels may cancel services. Low water can shorten the route, so check the operator’s information that day.
Questions about Oboke Gorge sightseeing boat
Do I need to reserve the Oboke Gorge sightseeing boat?
Individuals and groups buy tickets at the ground-floor counter without reservations. Leave time to buy tickets and reach the landing before boarding. Weather and river levels may cancel services or shorten the route.
Official sources
- Boat operator admission and boarding guide ·
- 2026 fare change notice ·
- Tourism association parking and access guide ·
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