Jikkoku-bune Boats on the Okazaki Canal

　The Jikkoku-bune boats in Okazaki operate only during the cherry blossom season. The Jikkoku-bune was a small transport vessel that operated during the Edo period, linking Fushimi in Kyoto with Osaka to carry rice, sake and passengers. They take around 30 minutes to cover the 3-kilometre route from Nanzen-ji Temple to the Ebisugawa Dam.

　Tokusei Bridge and Kumano Bridge are popular spots for photographing these boats. The boats pass under the bridges every 15 minutes.

　The area is illuminated from sunset until 21:30. It is beautiful at night, though the evenings are still rather chilly.