Crosses the Kizu-gawa River along with black-headed gulls
Oshiai Shimo Watashi Ferry connecting Hirao 1-chome, Taisho Ward and Tsumori 2-chome, Nishinari Ward is used by many people commuting to work or school. Every year from the end of October to the end of April, 300 black-headed gulls can be seen crossing the river, making this ferry a favorite and nature poetry (fubutsu-shi) of ward residents. The river (Kizu-gawa) is 138m wide. |
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| Location |
1-1-26 Hirao, Taisho Ward |
| Nearest Station |
Use city bus 94 and get off at Kobayashi Koen (Park) Mae, appx. 150m. |
| Time Schedule |
Week Days: 6:30 - 19:25
Sundays and National Holidays 6:45 - 19:00
(The ferry leaves every 15 minutes, and as often as needed on weekdays 7:00 - 8:30 and 17:00 - 18:00)
*No service on January 1; cancelled during heavy weather
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| Ferry Boat Fee |
Free |
| Contact Information |
Public Works Bureau, Ferry Boat Office, Tel. 06-6531-0548
Ochiai Shimo Watashi Ferry Landing, Tel. 06-6551-6087 |
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