[Dinner course meal set] Depart from Otsu port, Michigan Night cruise
*This plan is a 90-minute cruise on the Michigan departing from Otsu Port (with Dinner course meal). *Sailing only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 4/26 to 5/6 and 7/19 to 9/28, 2025. However, it departs every day from 8/9 to 8/17 at 6:30 p.m. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ [Dedicated page for prepaid plan] Please pay in advance by credit card at the time of reservation. After the payment is completed, you can change or cancel your reservation by yourself. (until 3:00 p.m. one day before the date of use) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ *Guests with dinner reservations will be taken to the onboard restaurant from 18:00 (open on mooring). *Menus are subject to change depending on availability. *Meals will be served at either the 1F restaurant or the 2F restaurant. (You cannot choose the restaurant venue or seating.) *Please note that Bianca or other vessels may operate in lieu of Bianca during the inspection period or when the ship is chartered. Note about Fees: [Children and infants] Please enter the meal and boarding fees separately.
Days of Week
Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Duration
2 hours
Adult (include Dinner course meal: 6,000JPY)
JPY 9,400
Adult (include Dinner course meal: 8,000JPY)
JPY 11,400
Adult (include Dinner course meal: 10,000JPY)
JPY 13,400
Children (boarding fee only, no Dinner course meal) (ages 6-12)
JPY 1,700
Dinner course meal: 6,000JPY (single item)
JPY 6,000
Dinner course meal: 8,000JPY (single item)
JPY 8,000
Dinner course meal: 10,000JPY (single item)
JPY 10,000
Kid's meal (single item) (ages 12 & under)
JPY 2,000
Paid infants (boarding fee only, no Dinner course meal) (ages 6 & under)
JPY 1,700
Free infants (1infant free per 1adult, no Dinner course meal) (ages 6 & under)
JPY 0
Highlights
Highlight #1
Romantic cruise with a beautiful night view of Lake Biwa!
Highlight #2
Please enjoy a special dinner prepared by our chefs!
Highlight #3
A dedicated purser will liven up your cruise with on-board guidance and performances!
Outline
Schedule
Pickup / Checkin
17:30
Boarding and meal start
The ticket window at the Port of Otsu will open at 17:30. Please inform the counter of your reservation details. Guests with meal reservations will board the ship at 18:00 to start eating. (Mooring operation)
18:30
Departure
Departure of the Michigan Cruise. You will be able to see the beautiful sunset on Lake Biwa! Please enjoy the view from the ship's windows while having a dinner time for talking.
“Michigan” Tourist attraction ①The view from the Sky Deck
From the Sky Deck on the 4th Floor of the boat, you can encounter a panoramic view of Lake Biwa. The beautiful night view creates a romantic time!
“Michigan” Tourist attraction ②Taking pictures in various photo spots.
The Michigan is full of photo spots. The ship has an extraordinary theme, with gorgeous interior including luxurious carpets and chandeliers that any photo you take can turn into to a piece of art. You can see the wheelhouse in the tour room, which is popular with children, and look for the “hidden heart mark” hidden on the cruise ship, which was recognized as the first sacred place for lovers in Japan.
“Michigan” Tourist attraction ③Entertainments performed by pursers
During the cruise, crew members called the Michigan Purser will provide on-board information, sightseeing information, and furthermore performing in live. Events vary by season, so you can enjoy different performances at other times of the year.
20:00
Arrival at the Otsu Port
After a 90 minute cruise, you will return to the Otsu Port. We hope you enjoyed the wonderful cruise on Lake Biwa.
Checkin Times / Locations
Michigan Cruise (Otsu Port/Lake Biwa Steamship)
Please arrive at the Port of Otsu (5-1-1, Hamaotsu, Otsu City) 20 minutes prior to departure. Weekends and holidays can be more crowded than weekdays so please allow some extra time to your arrival. Guests with dinner reservations will be taken on board the Michigan from 18:00. (Mooring operation)
Plan Information
What's Included
- Boat fare
- Dinner Cuisine charges
- Entertainments on-board (Free tour)
What's Not Included
- Beverage charges during meal
Requirements
- Customers with reservation through our website in advance must also come to the ticket window for check-in.
Restrictions
- No food or drinks are allowed on-board.
- No smoking in any area on-board.
- This page is for prepaid only.
Additional Info
- Change or cancel of reservation can be done online through our website. (by 12:00 of the previous day)
- If you wish to cancel your reservation after 12:00 p.m. on the day before the date of use, please contact the Lake Biwa Kisen Reservation Center at TEL 077-524-5000.
- Refunds for cancellations vary from credit card company to credit card company. Depending on the date of cancellation and the timing of the credit card company's deadline, the amount may be deducted from your account once. In such cases, the credit card company will refund or offset the amount at a later date. Please contact your credit card company for the refund date and method.
- <Access &Parking Lot> https://www.biwakokisen.co.jp/access/otsu/
- <Payment on-site> Otsu Port, Imazu Port, Nagahama Port: JCB, VISA, AMEX, MASTER, NICOS, Diner’s Club, Union Pay, ICOCA, PITAPA, Edy Card, electronic money and QR payments (some exceptions) are available. In addition, transportation IC cards cannot be recharged at the counter, so please recharge in advance. Other Ports: Cash only. On-board Michigan: Cash + PayPay only.
- <Luggage service> There are coin lockers at the waiting room of Otsu Port, if necessary.
- <Customers with infants> We have a room for breastfeeding and diaper changing. For more information, ask the cabin crew or refer to the guide map.
- <Wheelchair accessibility> Wheelchair access available from 1F to 3F (1F-3F/Elevator, 1 barrier-free toilet available on 1F) 4F Sky deck accessible by stairs only.
- <Wheelchair accessibility> 2 Barrier-free toilets available at Otsu Port Terminal.
- Bicycles may not be brought on-board.
- Free Wi-fi available on-board. (Lake Biwa Free Wi-fi) However, there maybe connection problems depending on the route, signal condition, and etc.
- Refunds for cancellations vary from credit card company to credit card company. Depending on the date of cancellation and the timing of the credit card company's deadline, the amount may be deducted from your account once. In such cases, the credit card company will refund or offset the amount at a later date. Please contact your credit card company for the refund date and method.
Cancellation Policies
0%
1 day before to 12:00
50%
1 day before to 17:00
After 17:00, 1 day before
100%
Participation Date