Fukushima Prefecture to expand tourist cruise with breakfast

JAYA, Fukushima - A popular cruise that takes in the lush scenery of the Tadami River ravine in Kaneyama, Fukushima Prefecture, will be expanded to include breakfast from June 5 onwards.

The Mugenkyo no Watashi ferry, one of the options for the Mugenkyo no Watashi ferry, is among the options available for visitors to soak up the beauty of the Oku-Aizu area. April - November is the best time to visit the world-famous tourist attraction.

The cruise will feature a variety of local foods such as buns, coffee, and other locally-prepared items.

The media and local tourism officials were given a sneak peek of the ride during a test run Friday.

We want visitors to experience the sensation of becoming one with the magnificent natural environment as they drift leisurely in the boat, said Yu Onuma, the association's secretary-general.

The cruise cost 6,000 per person. Reservations are now available, and they must be made at least a week in advance. For more information, call the Association at 241 - 42 - 7211 Japanese only.