Mogami River Boat Ride (Mogamikyo Basho Line)
In Japanese: 最上川舟下り（最上峡芭蕉ライン）
A traditional boat trip down the Mogami River gorge sung about by the poet Basho, with the boatman's songs and commentary; in winter the boats carry kotatsu heated tables.
Nearby
- Mount Haguro (Dewa Sanzan) ≈ 35 min by car
- Hijiori Onsen ≈ 40 min by car
- Matsugaoka Pioneer Settlement ≈ 55 min by car
- Mount Gassan ≈ 55 min by car
- Yudonosan Shrine ≈ 1 h by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 7 min walk from JR Furukuchi Station (Rikuu West Line)
- Fee
- Adults ¥3,000 (¥3,200 in winter); children ¥1,500
- Good to know
- Runs year-round (Apr–Nov 8:20–17:10, Dec–Mar 9:00–16:30); may be cancelled or shortened for weather or water level. The boat ends downstream; a bus returns to the start
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info