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Enjoy a relaxing and luxurious cruise on KashikojimaEspa?aCruise! Would you like to take a graceful cruise through Ago Bay, a sea where you can see the nature and culture of ShimaCity?

掲載日:2020.03.04

Kashishima Island in ShimaCity was visited by the leaders of various countries during the 2016 IseShimaSummit. `` KashikojimaEspa?aCruise'' allows you to take a leisurely tour of Ago Bay, which is surrounded by mountains and has calm waves, aboard the excursion boat ``Esperanza.'' It's my first time on a big ship! I went cruising with a family with a 2 year old child!

The ticket office for KashikojimaEspa?aCruise is located in front of Kintetsu Kashijima Station, about a 2-minute walk.

Kashiwajima is a place where you can feel the refreshing sea breeze. I'm excited about my family's first cruise!

KashikojimaEspa?aCruise operates about 6 to 8 flights a day, every hour. It's nice to be able to ride without a reservation. Once you have decided which flight you want to take, first buy the ticket!

Departure time (approx. 50 minutes)
9:30~, 10:30~, 11:30~, 12:30~ (Operates only on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and when there are a lot of passengers), 13:30~, 14:30~, 15:30~, 16:30~ ( (Operates only from 3/21 to 10/31)
*Service may be canceled depending on weather conditions
*Esperanza is closed for regular inspections (approximately 2 weeks from January to February)
*On days when Esperanza is closed, a small pleasure boat will operate as an alternative.
*Reservations possible for 15 or more people

From the ticket office to the sightseeing boat terminal, walk for about 2 minutes along the road along the embankment lined with pearl stores and restaurants.
Then, the sightseeing boat "Esperanza" appeared in front of me!

Esperanza, which means "hope" in Spanish, is shaped like a 16th-century carrack ship from the Age of Discovery and features three masts. The somewhat retro atmosphere also makes it look great in photos.
The large, brightly colored hull will get you excited about the cruise that is about to begin!

There is a gentle slope leading up to the boarding area, and the boarding entrance has low steps, so even small children can easily board the boat while holding hands.
Pets (small dogs only) are also allowed on board as long as they are kept in the cage.

Now, it's time to start cruising in Chin Bay!

The ship consists of guest rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors and an observation deck on the 3rd floor.
First, let's explore the inside of the ship as you like♪
Ago Bay is an inland sea with calm waves, so it's relatively easy to walk around the ship while it's in operation, and it's fun to look around and find your favorite seat.
The first thing the family noticed was the wheelhouse. You can also sit right in the back seat and enjoy watching the boat being operated.

The seats on the 1st and 2nd floors are fully air-conditioned and heated, so you can enjoy a comfortable stay regardless of the season, and you can rest assured even if it rains.
The seating is comfortable for families and groups, with large tables and bench seats, making it a great place to enjoy conversation while admiring the view.
It's also nice to enjoy different views from each floor.

After enjoying the inside of the ship, head up the stairs to the observation deck on the third floor.

Ago Bay is a satoumi where ShimaCity 's specialties, such as pearls and oysters, are cultivated. Along the course you will see numerous islets and ojima rafts.
Announcements will be made on board to guide you through the scenery, and you can also learn about Shima's nature and industry.
From spring to summer, the surrounding mountains become even more verdant, creating a beautiful collaboration with the sea.

There are also objects like this steering wheel. Spin it around yourself and feel like a captain♪
The view from the deck is especially great! You can also take beautiful photos, so be sure to go up to the deck on a sunny day.
It feels good to be able to feel the sea breeze.

This alone is enough to enjoy, but for those who want to feel even more elegant, we recommend the special room "Isabella".
Isabela is a VIP room-like space separated by a door from regular guest rooms, where you can spend a relaxing time wrapped in a classical interior.

We also found a replica of the ship!

You can use Isabela by paying a fee at the cafe on the second floor of the ship.
Enjoy a luxurious time while enjoying a drink.

■Special room Isabela
Usage fee: 400 yen for adults, 200 yen for children (1 year old and up)
Capacity/20 people
*First-come, first-served basis on the day, reservations not possible
*Pets are not allowed in the room.

After enjoying the sightseeing tour of Ago Bay, stop by the Pearl Model Factory on the way.
Here you can watch a demonstration of culturing pearl enucleation up close!

Accessories such as pearl necklaces and earrings are also sold here, with a wide variety ranging from affordable items to luxury items. You can also go shopping as a souvenir.
Just looking at the brilliance of natural pearls will leave you enchanted♪

Finally, we observed the distance with binoculars in the special room Isabela on the second floor♪
“I can see people fishing on the island over there!” Dad was excited! There are discoveries that are different from those seen with the naked eye.

It takes about 5 minutes to return to Kashijima Port from the Pearl Model Factory. There are souvenir shops near the ticket office, so you can buy some souvenirs on your way home.
On the way home, we played with the Appappa shells that were hung as decorations on the embankment. This scenery, which is full of Ise-Shima characteristics, is also a highlight.

Additionally, on New Year's Day every year, we hold the ``First Sunrise Cruise,'' where you can enjoy the majestic view of Ago Bay as the first sunrises.
This course offers a view of the sunrise over the Maejima Peninsula, and the moment when the scenery hidden in the dusk is exposed by the light of the morning sun is a sight to behold.

■First sunrise cruise
(Sales will end on a first-come, first-served basis once the boarding capacity is reached)
Event date/time/New Year's Day 6:30~
Price: 1,900 yen for adults, 950 yen for children (4 years old to elementary school students)

How was it? `` KashikojimaEspa?aCruise Cruise'' allows you to leisurely cruise around Ago Bay on the pleasure boat Esperanza. You can see, hear and experience the nature and culture of Shima.
There are many ways to enjoy it, from families with small children to the elderly! Please go on a luxurious boat trip that can be enjoyed in just 50 minutes.
*The information posted is as of February 2020. Please check the latest information before heading out.
name

KashikojimaEspa?aCruise [Ago Bay Sightseeing]

address
752-11 Kashijima Shinmei, Ago-cho, ShimaCity
telephone number

0599-43-1023

Fee

Adults 1,800 yen Children (4 years old to elementary school student) 1,000 yen
*One child under 4 years old is free for each adult.
*Group discounts (15 people or more) and disability discounts are also available.
*For disability discounts, you will need to present your physical disability certificate, rehabilitation notebook, mental disability welfare notebook, or the screen of the disability app "MIRAIRO ID".

business hours

9:30~15:30
Please see our homepage for details.

holiday

Open all year round (there is a 2-week suspension period from January to February every year due to regular inspections)

parking

Private parking lot: Approximately 10 cars
Parking lot for tourists (ShimaCity) Approximately 20 spaces *Near the south exit of Kintetsu Kashijima Station

Access by public transportation

2 minutes walk from Kintetsu Kashijima Station

Access by car

About 40 minutes from Ise Expressway Ise IC via Ise Futami Toba Line Daini Ise Road

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