Sawara Boat Tour" to see the Edo townscape from the water

  • Chiba
  • JR East Travel Service Center
Ono River runs through the center of Sawara

Popular Boat Tour Experience in Sawara, Suigo

Sawara is located in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture. It is called "Chiba's Little Edo" because the old townscape along the Ono River still retains an Edo-style atmosphere. With easy access from central Tokyo, Sawara is a popular tourist spot for men and women of all ages. The "Sawara Boat Tour" is especially recommended!
The townscape is called "Chiba's Little Edo

You can board the boat regardless of the weather!

The boats have a roof with automatic elevation, so you can enjoy boarding even on rainy days. After checking in in front of the "Former Residence of Tadataka Ino," where you will board the boat, and putting on a life vest, the boat ride will begin.
Boats moving slowly

Different view from the water than on the ground

The boatman will guide you as the boat starts moving, and you will be able to enjoy the townscape with a comfortable breeze and a sense of nostalgia. If you are lucky, you may be able to see ducks on the surface of the water and carp, crucian carp, black bass, and eels in the water. As the boat moves forward, you will see several bridges overhead. The most characteristic bridge is the one with A-Un carp installed on the parapet. Commonly called "Kaiun Bridge," it is said that touching the carp's head will bring good luck. Why not look for them after getting off the boat? Other seasonal flowers bloom along the river, with cherry blossoms and rape blossoms in spring, irises through the summer, and cosmos in autumn, creating a colorful scene. Combined with the sound of the flowing river and the rustling of leaves along the river, you can feel the coolness of the river even in summer. The 30-minute boat ride will be over in no time, with the boatman providing an enjoyable guide.
Boat ride fee (tax included)
Adults/1,300 yen Elementary school students/700 yen
Bridge coming into view overhead

Cool sounds and sights

You will hear the sound of rushing water from the Hibashi Bridge where the boat ride is located. The sound of the water flowing down from the Hibashi Bridge to the Ono River has been selected as one of the "100 Soundscapes of Japan to Preserve" and is commonly called "Jar Jar Bridge" The sound of the water flowing down every 30 minutes echoes gently through the streets of Koedo, making it even cooler. After the boat tour, a stroll along the old streets along the Ono River is also recommended. The scenery is a mixture of the old and modern Edo period, and you will not only feel as if you have stepped back in time, but you can also take a break at a stylish café and fully enjoy the townscape when you are tired. This summer, why not try the "Sawara Boat Tour" and feel the cool breeze?

Jar Jar Bridge

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Koedo Sawara Boat Tour
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