One of the most elegant experiences at Ritsurin Garden is taking a Wasen boat ride around Nanko.

#JapanGuide ️Wasen Boat Boarding Guide 💴 Cost Information • Adults: 620 yen → 850 yen from June 1, 2025 (subject to revision)   • Children (middle school students and younger): 310 yen → 420 yen, children under 3 years old cannot board  ⏰ Operating Hours • 09:00~16:30 (November~January ends at ~16:00)  🛥️ Time Required & Scenery • Approximately 30 minutes course, slowly circle the wide Nanko (South Lake) • You can enjoy the scenery that can only be seen from the lake, such as 掬月亭, 偃月橋, 天女島, 心形杜鵑 📍 Boarding Location & Reservation • Near the East Gate (or South Gate) after entering Same-day ticket purchase available at the ticket office • Exclusive charter (up to 6 people, 1 hour) available: Individual inquiry required, from 7,320 yen (10,200 yen after change)   • Advance phone/online reservations also available: Accepted from the 1st of the month before the date of use until 17:00 the day before  ⸻ 💡 Boarding tips • If you board **in the morning (right after opening)**, you can see the mist in the stillness! • They also provide free rental of traditional hats (斗笠), so you can take good pictures and create a quiet atmosphere • Since the capacity is limited to 6 people, you won't have to wait long even if the line is long—mornings are quiet • On a nice day, try taking a reflection photo on the calm waves! “The sound of rowing on the water, the light and shadows of the trees streaming over the lake… I really felt like I was in the ‘Daemyung family’! A large wooden bridge, a pine forest spread out like a folding screen, a red bridge reflected in the lake—there’s no way to describe this scenery. In addition, taking pictures wearing a traditional hat made me feel like I had time-slipped? Even just exchanging glances with other guests creates a different atmosphere. A boat ride that is like a “scene from a painting” is something you absolutely must experience 😊”