Hyotanjima Riverboat Cruise

The beloved Hyotanjima Riverboat Cruise is named after the gourd-shaped Hyotanjima Island river course it runs around (“Hyotan” means gourd in Japanese). The river course covers the Shinmachi and Suketo Rivers that encompass the Hyotanjima area, and allows you to enjoy an overview of the scenery of Tokushima City from the riverside.

300yen+ (depending on the course)
　 (the price for children younger than middle school aged is halved)

The boathouse in the Shinmachi Riverside Mizugiwai Park (etc.)

About 30min around the perimeter of the Hyotanjima area (please note that cruise durations vary by course).

(Please contact the Shinmachi River Preservation Committee for more information)

In general, reservations are not necessary. However, in the case you will be coming in a group of over 12 people, please contact the Shinmachi River Preservation Committee ahead of time.

The cruise does not run on Jan. 1 of every year.

• Other than this day, the cruise will run every day except in the cases of bad weather, etc..

If you have any concerns about whether the cruise is running, please contact the Shinmachi River Preservation Committtee.

There is no parking lot designated for the Hyotanjima Cruise. You can find coin parking lots near the boarding area for the cruise.

Tokushima Tourism Division: ℡ 088-621-5232
Shinmachi River Preservation Committtee: ℡ 090-3783-2084