Amphibious Bass in Nagai Hyakushuko Lake

That first splash is such a memorable experience!

For the first time in Yamagata Prefecture, an amphibious bus will be operated to promote dam lake tourism.

The bus departs from "Kawanominato Nagai," a roadside station, and takes passengers on a tour of Lake Hyakushu at Nagai Dam.

The splash when entering the water is a precious experience!


Operation period  

 Mid-May to early August 2022


Operation time (tentative)

 Car 1 Departure: 9:30 - Arrival: 10:45

 Car 2 Departure: 11:15 - Arrival: 12:30

 Car 3 Departure: 13:30 - Arrival: 14:45

 Car 4 Departure: 15:15 - Arrival: 16:30


Advance reservation is required.


*Please complete the registration and payment at the Tourist Information Center at the Roadside Station at least 20 minutes prior to the departure of each car.

General Information

Address
山形県長井市東町2-50
Prices
Schedule: Admission
Adults 3,500 yen (junior high school students and older)
Child 1,500 yen (3 years old to 6th grade elementary school student)
0 to 2 years old Free (no seat) 
Please inquire for group rates.
Opening Times
9:00-18:00
Closures
Open all year round
Directions
Along National Route 287
Flower-Nagai Line, get off at Nagai Station (3 minutes by car / 10 minutes on foot)
Nagai city bus, get off at Kanko Koryu Center-mae bus stop
Fixed-route bus, get off at Nagai shiyakusho-mae bus stop (2 minutes by car / 8 minutes on foot)
Car Park
Cars and large buses
Roadside Station Kawanominato Nagai parking lot
Official Website
Yamagata Arcadia Tourism Bureau
SNS
Facebook
Duration
Ride time: 75 minutes
Notes
The amphibious bus does not have glass windows, so please wear clothes that will keep you warm as the wind may blow strongly during the ride.
In the case of rain, the wind and rain will blow inside. Therefore, on rainy days, please bring and wear a raincoat or jacket. (Umbrellas are not allowed on the bus.)
・The water may spray in the front seats.
・There are no toilets on the bus, so please use them before departure.
・No eating or drinking is allowed on the bus. If you are intoxicated, please do not board the bus as it may cause inconvenience to other passengers.
・Children under elementary school age are required to wear a life jacket.
・Pets are not allowed in the bus.
*The tour will run near the Ryujin Bridge at Nagai Dam. Please note that the tour does not go to Mibuchi Valley.
◎For safety reasons, the tour may be suspended or cancelled without prior notice in the event of strong winds, fog, typhoons, dangerous water levels, driftwood, or other conditions that the tour operator deems do not meet the operation standards.

Contact

Contact
Yamagata Arcadia Tourism Bureau, General Incorporated Association
Telephone Number
0238-88-1831
Fax Number
0238-88-1812
E-mail address
info@arcadia-kanko.jp