sotomo cruising
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This is a tour to enjoy a 1-hour cruise on a sightseeing boat departing from Wakasa Fisherman's Wharf to visit the "Sotomo" in Wakasa Bay Quasi-National Park. Sotomo is a natural wonder of Japan, with a 6-kilometer-long cliff face carved by the rough waves of the Japan Sea. The area is home to a variety of dramatic sights, including rock formations, cave entrances, caves and sea stacks. It was designated a national scenic spot in 1934. Sotomo was also selected as one of the “31 most beautiful places in Japan” by CNN in 2015. Sotomo is a long-standing scenic spot that was praised for its beauty in the Edo period geography book “Wakasa Kokushi.” Some of the most popular viewpoints include “Omon and Komon” (the Big Gate and Little Gate), “Karafunejima,” “Meotokameiwa,” and “Shiraitonotaki.” You can fully enjoy the pleasure of a cruise along with the sea art created by the crashing waves.
Photos
Photo of Omon and Komon and a boat
Photo from inside Omon and Komon (only possible during calm weather)
View from the boat
Photo of the exterior of Wakasa Fisherman’s Wharf facilities
Information
- Participation Restrictions
- It is preferable that very young children (including preschoolers) be accompanied by an adult. It is recommended that children be in the 4th grade of elementary school or older to board the boat alone.
- Meeting and Exchange Areas
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Ticket booth for Wakasa Fisherman’s Wharf cruises
1-3-2 Kawasaki, Obama-shi, Fukui - Open Period
- The operation period is from March 1 to November 30 each year. Closed on certain days
- Closed Period
- The cruise will be canceled in stormy weather (when waves, wind, etc. meet the departure suspension criteria).
- Meeting Times and Business Hours
- Time schedule: Every day, 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. The meeting time is 15 minutes before each departure time.
- Tour Schedule
- Meet at the ticket booth > Tour of Sotomo (about 60 minutes)
- Required Time
- The cruising time is about 1 hour from departure from Obama Port to return.
- Provision of Meals
- Meals are not provided
- Open to meal requests
- Vegetarian and Halal options are not available.
- Universal accessibility
- Passengers boarding in wheelchairs must be accompanied by a caregiver. After boarding, you can observe from the rear deck. Moving inside the ship is difficult due to steps and other obstacles.
- Parking
- Nine large buses. Parking: Available for up to 150 standard-sized vehicles Free.
- Notes
- The cruise may be canceled due to bad weather (high waves, strong winds, poor visibility, etc.). Meals are available upon request. Souvenirs are always available for purchase.
- Related websites
- https://www.wakasa-fishermans.com/
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
