Have you ever been on a boat before, Sarudono and Usahime?
(USAHIME)
Of course ♪
(SARUDONO)
We came from the Edo period (1603-1867) and used to take a gozabune or yakatabune (houseboat) to cool off in the summer.
It’s very elegant♪
(SARUDONO)
Only shoguns and feudal lords owned gozabune.
The townspeople enjoyed boating on roof boats owned by inns and restaurants.
(USAHIME)
Rooftop boats were also called sunshade boats.
(SARUDONO)
The fireworks from the boat were a sight to behold…
I see.
That must have been a wonderful view~♪
There will be no fireworks,
but you can view the starry sky from a boat on July 7, the night of Tanabata (Star Festival) on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture.
(USAHIME)
What？
Is that true！？
Yes.
Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture is famous for Uzushio Cruise to see Uzushio in Naruto Strait from a boat.
Usually, Uzushio Cruise is only available during the daytime,
but on July 7,
Tanabata Night Cruise will be available during the nighttime!
What’s more,
it comes with a professional commentary on the constellations! Professional
(USAHIME)
Nowadays, we can’t see stars so well in the city.
Can you see the stars properly?
(SARUDONO)
In the Edo period (1603-1867) when we were there, we could see so many stars that they filled the sky.
I know it’s not as good as the starry sky of the Edo period,
but there are relatively few lights in the city on Awaji Island,
so you can see many stars when the sky is clear.
Especially on the sea, it is darker, so you can see stars well.
(USAHIME)
I see!
Well, that sounds promising!
Yes.
As you may know,
it is a summer tradition in Japan to hang colorful Tanzaku ( paper strips ) and origami ornaments on bamboo branches and make wishes to the stars during Tanabata.
On this Tanabata Night Cruise,
you will receive a Tanzaku ( paper strip of paper with your wishes written on it ) as a present, and you can write your wishes on it.
The Tanzaku ( strips of paper ) will be burned at the Fukura Hachiman Shrine and delivered to the heavens!
(USAHIME)
Oh, that’s going to make my wish come true!
Yes.
If you board the ship wearing a yukata or other Japanese wearings,
you will receive a 500 yen shopping coupon for use at Uzushio Shop MARINE and Fukura Marche as a special offer.
(USAHIME)
Well, we usually dress in kimono!
I’m so happy!
(SARUDONO)
I’m looking forward to Tanabata night from now on!
Okay, I’ll make a reservation for you ♪
Tanabata Night Cruise
Location：Fukura Port, Minami-Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture (Roadside Station Fukura)
Date: July 7, 2024
Price (tax included): Non-reserved seats: Junior high school students and older: 5,000 yen, Elementary school students: 2,000 yen, Infants: Free / VIP seats: Junior high school students and older: 12,500 yen (limited to 14 people)
Official Site：七夕ナイトクルーズ | 淡路島うずしおクルーズ (uzu-shio.com)
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