A secluded region of forests and snow
Lake Okutadami is a man-made lake formed by the construction of the Okutadami dam.
Constructed in 1961 for the purpose of generating hydroelectric power, it is one of the Japan's largest man-made lake, boasting a volume of 600,000,000 square meters. (Official name: Lake Ginzan)
Surrounded by a Japanese elm forest and several mountains of over 2,000 meters in height, visitors can take a ride on our tour boat and enjoy an up-close look at the abundant nature of the area.
From the the contrast of the fresh vegetation against the lingering snow in spring to the autumn leaves in fall, it plays host to a magnificent array of scenery that changes by the season. In addition to the forty-minute lap of the lake, there is also a route to the popular Oze national park, popular with hikers.
About the boats
Fantasia
This 300 person capacity paddle steamer is the face of Lake Okutadami. It was designed after the paddle steamer that ran in Lake Mississippi, in the southern USA.
Oze
The mid-sized, 150 person capacity Oze's hull is decorated with mizubasho and nikkokisuge flowers, a perfect match for the nature of Okutadami.
Shiorimaru
The 100 person capacity Shiorimaru is a tour boat that offers a seat to almost all ticket holders, and performs a full lap of the lake, departing from and arriving back at the Okutadami damsite. Its small size enables its passengers to closely experience Okutadami's nature.
Shin Hassakimaru
A liner that mainly travels to and from Oze.
MOVIE
Access Information
By train
Take the Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Urasa Station (approx. 1.5 hours),
and use Minami-Echigo-Kanko-Bus Service from Urasa Station (Express bus approx.1.2hours)
Departs at 7:50AM, 1:40PM
Returns from Okutadami at 11:35AM, 4:00PM, 5:10PM (varies according to season)
Please check Minami-Echigo-Kanko-Bus Service Time Table.
TEL: 025-792-8114
From Niigata Station, take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Urasa Station(approx. 40 minutes)
JR EAST
Please check the East Japan Railway Company website for further details.
JR EAST
Train ReservationShinkansen ticket booking page
Joetsu Shinkansen timetable
By car
From the Nerima Interchange, take the Kan-Etsu Expressway, leaving by the Koide Interchange,
then take the Okutadami Silver Line (approx. 3.5 hours)
From Niigata, take the Kan-Etsu Expressway, leaving by the Koide Interchange,
then take the Okutadami Silver Line (approx. 2hours)
From Aizu-Wakamatsu, take the Ban-Etsu Expressway, and the Kan-Etsu Expressway,
leaving by the Koide Interchange, then take the Okutadami Silver Line (approx. 3hours)
* There are no gas stations on the Okutadami Silver Line.
The most convenient place to refuel is the gas station near the Koide Interchange.
* the Okutadami Silver Line is No thoroughfare motorcycle.
