[2025 Katori ] Travel Guide for Little Edo Sawara boat tour (Updated Jun)

Located in a quiet corner of Katori City, Chiba PrefectureSawarais a water town also known as the "Little Edo of Kanto." In this area, far removed from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, the meandering river, the century-old town houses, and the slow-moving time create a landscape reminiscent of an ukiyo-e painting from the Edo period. The best way to experience the city is to"Little Edo Sawara Sightseeing Boat"The first thing you do is board a boat, and your journey through time begins, accompanied by the sound of rowing and shadows reflected in the water. Sawara has long prospered through water transportation on the Tone River, and in 2016 it was designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. The wooden buildings lining the river, the paths paved with blue stones, and the willow trees swaying in the breeze create a landscape that is reminiscent of an outdoor history museum. Boarding a traditional wooden tourist boat, the boatman dressed in traditional Japanese clothing gently pushes the boat across the water with a long oar,"Onogawa"and"Tone River diversion"The sight of the train slowly moving along the road makes you feel as if you are in the Edo trading town of a hundred years ago. Unlike Kyoto, there are no crowds of tourists here, and a simple and poetic atmosphere quietly spreads out. Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, or with your family, Sawara's gentleness and deep history will give you unforgettable memories.