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[Lake Towada Moon Cruise] Moon viewing at Lake Towada like a mirror that reflects the mountains and the sky

2022.09.06

The “Lake Towadako Moon Cruise” will begin operating on Saturday, September 10th. The scenic Lake Towada has been praised by various singers and has been praised by poets such as Omachi Keigetsu.

At night, the moon shines, making the atmosphere even more attractive.

The first cruise is scheduled for September 10th (Sat), when the mid-autumn moon can be enjoyed.
Also, on September 10th, the “Sky Lantern Event” will be held at the lakeside.
Applications for tour participation are accepted online and at the store, and you can choose the departure and arrival place from Towada City, Oirase Keiryu Onsen, and Towada Lakeside Yasumiya.
Of course, the moon changes its expression depending on the moon age and weather, and the onboard performances also differ depending on the performers, so please consider participating repeatedly.

Individual performers who liven up the trip

Ms. Yoshimi Kitano, a singer living in Towada City, who has been friends with Tsuduko Sugawara, who has a big hit song “Tsuki ga tottemo aoi kara”,
She is well versed in Japanese popular songs and DJ Michael who is active at events in the prefecture.
We will propose a unique moon viewing tour so that you can welcome two people on a daily basis and enjoy it even in cloudy or rainy weather.


September 11th (Sun), October 10th (Mon/Holiday), November 7th (Mon)


September 10th (Sat), October 8th (Sat), October 9th (Sun), November 6th (Sun)

Special bento that can only be enjoyed on this tour (A course only)
Customers who participate in the A course will have a moon viewing lunch box. An original bento box in line with the purpose of this tour, where you can enjoy dishes made with Towada-produced ingredients.

Lake Towada Moon Cruise

Date: September 10th (Sat), September 11th (Sun), October 8th (Sat), October 9th (Sun), October 10th (Mon/holiday), November 6th ( Sunday), November 7 (Monday)
Travel price: Course A (Departure from/to city) Adults 8,000 yen / Elementary school students 4,000 yen
Course B (Oirase Keiryu Onsen departure and arrival) Adults ¥6,000 / Elementary school students ¥3,000
Course C (Meeting and dissolution at the site) Adults 5,000 yen / Elementary school students 2,500 yen
* Pre-school children are free, but there are no bus seats available.
TEL: 0176-75-1531

“Notice”
①Before applying, please be sure to read the contents described in the travel conditions.
② Please cooperate in preventing the spread of new coronavirus infection and the spread of infection.
③It will be held rain or shine. Even if the moon cannot be seen or is not expected to be seen due to the weather, the tour fee will not be refunded as long as the tour continues.
④ If it is determined that the tour boat cannot operate due to stormy weather, the tour will be canceled. In that case, we will refund the full price without cancellation fee. We will inform you about whether the tour can be held by 16:00 on the day.
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