Omihachiman Suigo used to be an important canal, and is one of Japan’s three admirable waterside areas and it is in the untouched nature, so people can enjoy the rustic environment most of the three.
　In January, 2006, it was selected as the first Culturally Important Landscape in Japan. In October, 2008, the region surrounding Lake Nishinoko and the Chomeiji River was registered as a Ramsar Site. In January, 2009, the area around Shiraou and Maruyama was designated as one of the Most Scenic 100 Villages of Japan. Such as precious waterside environment has been highly admired overseas. We will go aboad canalboats and leisurely cross into the wetlands between reeds and marshes.

　It is said that a traditional leisure of the royal court was followed by the riverboat tour by the lords Nobunaga Oda and Hidetsugu Toyotomi in the late 16th century.

　“Suigo no Sato Maruyama” is located in the heart of the beautiful waterside area. We can enjoy a full view of the canal teemed with millions of reeds from the boat much the same as old times. The waterside area’s idyllic scenery will change according to the seasons. Please enjoy a leisurely boat ride by listening to voices of birds, the sound of swaying reeds, the sound of rowing while experiencing the blessing of nature.

Regular Liner（Rowing boat・60 min.／April to November）

Departure time

10:00、13:10、15:00

Fare

Adult　2,200 yen　Elementary school student　1,100 yen

Charter boat（Year-round / Reservations are required）

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Directions

• About 45 minutes by car from IC Yokaichi Meishin Expressway
• About 30 minutes by car from IC Ryuoh Meishin Expressway

Public transportation

• From JR Omihachiman station, take a 15-minute bus ride on the Kyukamura Chomeiji Omi lines, get off at the Maruyama bus stop.