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Lake Kawaguchiko sightseeing boat Appare
Lake Kawaguchiko sightseeing boat Appare · Lake Kawaguchiko Pleasure Boat Appare · 河口湖遊覧船 天晴（あっぱれ）
Appare makes a roughly 20-minute lake circuit with surrounding mountain views, departing Funatsu Pier and returning there.
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Visitor information at a glance
Address
〒401-0301 山梨県南都留郡富士河口湖町船津4034
4034 Funatsu, Fuji-Kawaguchiko-cho, Minami-Tsuru-gun, Yamanashi 401-0301, Japan
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Individual fares are JPY 1,000 for junior high school students and older passengers, and JPY 500 for primary school children. Preschool children with a guardian ride free. Group and disability discounts have separate conditions; Ensoleille tickets are separate.
Opening hours and closed days
Usual sailing hours are 09:00–16:30, Golden Week/summer 09:00–17:30, and November–March 09:30–16:00. Each end time is the final departure.
What can I see at Lake Kawaguchiko sightseeing boat Appare?
Kawaguchiko scenery from the boat
Cruise for about 20 minutes to view surrounding mountains from a different position than land, returning to Funatsu Pier.
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How to get to Lake Kawaguchiko sightseeing boat Appare
The operator gives about ten minutes’ walking from the station to Funatsu Pier. Find the ticket desk in front of Funatsu free car park and board there. The ropeway station is across Route 137; distinguish entrances and follow official walking/crossing signs. Appare returns here; Ensoleille to Oishi is separate.
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Before you visit
Check sailing notices before boarding
Dates and times vary by season/operator arrangements. Bad weather or inspections may stop boats suddenly; check the date’s schedule and regular suspensions.
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Book admission to Lake Kawaguchiko sightseeing boat Appare
Check the visit date, included areas and cancellation conditions on the booking page before choosing a ticket.
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Questions about Lake Kawaguchiko sightseeing boat Appare
Can Appare take me to Oishi Park?
No. It returns to Funatsu. Choose a separate Ensoleille ticket for the route between Funatsu and Oishi Park.
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- Fuji Five Lakes Steamship: Appare fares and schedules ·
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- Appare ticket desk and pier access ·
- Fuji Five Lakes Steamship: Kawaguchiko cruises ·
- Fuji Five Lakes Steamship: official Appare vessel name and Funatsu pier ·
- Fuji Five Lakes Steamship: Oishi Park route Ensoleille ·
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