What is the Sasagawa Nagare?
It is a beautiful 11 km coastline located in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture 959-3665. Designated as a scenic spot and natural monument of Japan in 1927, the coastal scenic spot was also selected as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan. The Sasagawa Nagare that glows with charm each season deeply impresses visitors.
Origin of the name Sasagawa Nagare
Sasagawa is a place name. The tidal current rising up and flowing between the rocks off the coast of Sasagawa is thought to be the origin of the name. The sea water is some of the most transparent sea water in Japan. The contrast between the white sand and green pine trees, and the shore, cliffs and caves shaped after a lapse of many years make us realize the greatness of nature. The Sasagawa Nagare seen from the sea looks exceptional. The Sasagawa Nagare excursion boat started operating in 1952 and has been sailing until the present day. Seagull feeding has become popular and is enjoyed by a wide range of generations.
Plankton gathers in the ocean, seeking nutrient-rich water flowing from the mountains, keeping the sea beautiful. The fish that grew, eating the plankton from the harbor in the neighboring town, look splendid. We are always grateful for the blessings of nature.
Sasagawa Nagare Steamboat has two charming points.
One is seagull feeding from the boat.
The second is our delicious dried fish and smoked local fish.
Here are the features of each.
Sasagawa Nagare Steamboat has two charming points.
One is seagull feeding from the boat.
The second is our delicious dried fish and smoked local fish.
Here are the features of each.
Even adults are excited!
Cruising on the Sea of Japan and feeding seagulls
There are only a few places where you can feed seagulls in Japan. The Sasagawa Nagare Steamboat is one of the top attractions in Niigata. Leave the harbor in a boat, and cruise, viewing the rocky scenery of the Sasagawa Nagare. Enjoy the time to feed the seagulls on the way. Both children and adults get excited at the impressive seagulls.
100 yen/a bag
Sasagawa Nagare round trip
Ticket purchasing
Buy a ticket. Tickets are sold in a building that sells souvenirs. Tell them the cruise number you would like to take.
Cruise information ▼Adults: 1,200 yen (Tax included)
Children: 600 yen (Tax included)
Boat schedule
| Cruise No. 1* | Around 9:00〜 | |
| Cruise No. 2 | Around 9:40〜 | |
| Cruise No. 3 | Around 10:30〜 | |
| Cruise No. 4 | Around 11:30〜 | |
| Cruise No. 5* | Around 12:30〜 |
| Cruise No. 6 | Around 13:20〜 | |
| Cruise No. 7 | Around 14:20〜 | |
| Cruise No. 8 | Around 15:10〜 | |
| Cruise No. 9 | Around 16:00〜 |
* Please note that cruises may be canceled due to Coronavirus and the weather including strong winds or high waves.
* Service period：March 28 - November 24
MoviesHelp yourself to the dried seafood and smoked fish that
the Sasagawa Nagare on the Sea of Japan takes pride in!
The Sasagawa Nagare Steamboat sells sun dried and smoked products using marine products from the Sea of Japan. They are so delicious that our customers ask us why. The secret is in drying the locally caught fish with the sun and sea breeze. In our modern age when processing and drying by machine are the mainstream for producing dried fish, we work by hand to make our products with the help of the sun and sea breezes.
The Sasagawa Nagare Steamboat sells sun dried and smoked products using marine products from the Sea of Japan. They are so delicious that our customers ask us why. The secret is in drying the locally caught fish with the sun and sea breeze. In our modern age when processing and drying by machine are the mainstream for producing dried fish, we work by hand to make our products with the help of the sun and sea breezes.
Many amino acids are refined into fish when they are exposed to the sunlight. The sea breeze from the ocean also makes dried fish tasty. We make dried fish by manually processing fresh local fish one by one and drying them with the sun and sea breeze after using our secret seasoning method.
Dried salmon fillet seasoned with soy sauce
Salmon filleted into three pieces is immersed in soy sauce and sweet sake and sun dried. The taste spreads in your mouth as you chew the salmon.
Smoked fish
We smoke salmon, salmon milt, salmon backbone, medium-sized gizzard shad, stargazers, mackerel and Spanish mackerel with our own smoking method. We recommend comparing the tastes.
Overnight dried gurnard
Each gurnard is first cleaned; then the fish is soaked in soy sauce, sweet sake and sake, and dried with the sun and sea breeze. A gurnard, also known as a redwing sea robin, is a white fish that has no unpleasant flavor.
How to reach the Sasagawa Nagare
If coming by car
If coming by Joetsu Bullet Train
If coming by conventional special express or express
Uetsu Line (JR East Japan) schedule (Murakami Station - Kuwagawa Station※The nearest)
One-way fare Adults: 330 yen / Children: 160 yen
As of March 12, 2022
| DEP from Murakami Sta | 10:25 | 13:43 |
|---|---|---|
| ARR at Kuwagawa Sta (The nearest) | 10:45 | 14:03 |
| DEP from Murakami Sta |
|---|
| 10:25 |
| 13:43 |
| ARR at Kuwagawa Sta (The nearest) |
| 10:45 |
| 14:03 |
| DEP from Kuwagawa Sta | 14:32 | 16:27 |
|---|---|---|
| ARR at Murakami Sta | 14:52 | 16:54 |
| DEP from Kuwagawa Sta |
|---|
| 14:32 |
| 16:27 |
| ARR at Murakami Sta |
| 14:52 |
| 16:54 |
If coming by train
One-way fare Adults: 330 yen / Children: 160 yen
As of March 20, 2023
| DEP from Murakami Sta | 10:25 | 13:43 |
|---|---|---|
| ARR at Kuwagawa Sta (The nearest) | 10:45 | 14:03 |
| DEP from Kuwagawa Sta | 14:32 | 16:27 |
|---|---|---|
| ARR at Murakami Sta | 14:52 | 16:54 |
If coming by plane
Niigata Kotsu Bus Schedule
| Departure from JR Murakami Station(The nearest) | Arrival at Kuwagawa Fishing Port Entrance: Excursion boat platform |
|---|---|
| 12:09 | 12:48 |
| Departure from Kuwagawa Fishing Port Entrance: Excursion boat platform | Arrival at JR Murakami Station |
|---|---|
| 13:20 | 13:59 |
If coming by bus
Buses do not run on Saturdays and Sundays.
One-way fare Adults: 610 yen / Children: 310 yen
As of March 20, 2023
| Departure from JR Murakami Station(The nearest) | Arrival at Kuwagawa Fishing Port Entrance: Excursion boat platform |
|---|---|
| 12:09 | 12:48 |
| Departure from Kuwagawa Fishing Port Entrance: Excursion boat platform | Arrival at JR Murakami Station |
|---|---|
| 13:20 | 13:59 |
The cruise is about 40 minutes long, but if the boat sells out, we may ask you to take the next cruise or the one after it.
Please note that you may not be able to make it in time to ride the boat if you come on both the train and bus.
If coming by train & bus
See more by adjusting your schedule and train and bus rides.
The cruise is about 40 minutes long, but if the boat sells out, we may ask you to take the next cruise or the one after it.
Please note that you may not be able to make it in time to ride the boat if you come on both the train and bus.
