This elegantly designed luxury yakatabune (“houseboat”) serves seasonal food carefully overseen by a long-standing Japanese inn, enjoyed in a space that’s fully heated in winter and cooled in summer, while sailing the waters of Lake Biwa. The catamaran-type construction significantly reduces the effects of the waves, allowing a comfortable voyage. You can also take to the deck and enjoy a 360 panorama of the sights of Lake Biwa.

　1. Boarding location: Shiki’s private pier (18-10 Matsubara-cho, Otsu, Shiga)
* Next to the Japanese inn “Shin Omi Bekkan”
* Approx. 8-minute walk from Ishiyama Station on the JR & Keihan lines

2. Course: Seta River, Lake Biwa

3. Cruises
・ Lunch cruise (one per day)
◎ 12:00 deperture 13:20 arrival (approx. 1 hour 20 min)
・ Tea-time cruise (two per day)
◎ 14:30 deperture 15:30 arrival (approx. 1 hour)
・ Dinner cruise (one per day)
◎ 19:00 deperture 21:00 arrival (approx. 2 hour)

4. Capacity (no. of seats): 36

5. Reservations
・ Name: Shiga Chuo kanko Bus Yakatabune Shiki Reservations Center
・ Address: 2F Marushin Building, 11-1 Awazu-cho, Otsu, Shiga 〒520-0832
・ TEL: 81-77-572-6848
・ FAX: 81-77-572-6849
・ Email: shiki@summit-bus.com
・ URL: https://yakatabune-shiki.com/
・ Reception hours: 9:00 - 18:00