Timeline
16:01
Take the Pleasure Boat from Kanzanji Hot Spring to Mikkabi-cho. The round trip takes about an hour, giving you ample time to watch the sky change color over the water as the sun dips toward the WSW.
17:16
Return to the Kanzanji Hot Spring dock. The boat arrives as the golden light fades, leaving you at the edge of the lake just as the evening sets in.
17:31
Explore the Kanzanji Hot Spring area on foot. With the ferry service ending at 16:00, this is the time to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the hot spring town after dark.
Local tip
The ferry runs daily from 09:00 to 16:00. On 15 January, sunset is at 17:01, so the final boat departures will coincide with the end of the golden hour. Check the route if you need specific directions from the dock to nearby eateries, as none are listed in the local guide.
Check before you go
- The Pleasure Boat stops running at 16:00. Ensure you board early enough to complete the round trip before the service ends.
- Since no food or drink venues are specified in the local context, plan your dinner and drinks in the Kanzanji Hot Spring area after disembarking.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hamamatsu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).