In August 2025, the "Ago Bay Starry Night Cruise" will be held, where you can enjoy the starry sky of Ago Bay while boarding the "Esperanza," a ship operated by Kashikojima Espana Cruises that is modeled after a carrack ship from the Spanish Age of Discovery.
A starry sky guide, Mie Prefecture's first certified "Star Sommelier®," will guide you through the 360-degree starry sky of Ago Bay.
On the same day, you can enjoy the sunset.Ago Bay Sunset Cruise' will also be held.
Enjoy a special moment surrounded by the stars as you cruise through the tranquil Ago Bay.
| Operation date | Departure time |
| Friday, August 2025nd and Saturday, August 8rd, 1 | X NUM X hour X NUM X minutes |
| Friday, August 8th and Saturday, August 8th | |
| Friday, August 8th and Saturday, August 15th | |
| Friday, August 8rd and Saturday, August 22th | |
| Friday, August 8th and Saturday, August 29th |
| Departure time | 20:20 (Boarding begins at 20:10) |
| Required Time | 40 minutes |
| Ships used | Kashikojima Espana Cruises inaugurated ship "Esperanza" |
| Fare | Adults (junior high school students and above): 2,200 yen・Children (ages 4 to elementary school): 1,200 yen |
| How to apply | No prior application required (first come, first served) *For groups of 15 people or more, please apply in advance. |
* Whether or not a tour will operate in the event of rain or cloudy weather will be decided by 14 on the day of the tour.Shima Marine Leisure Homepage.
* No refunds will be given after departure under any circumstances.
* The 3rd floor observation deck has a capacity of 70 people. If the capacity is exceeded, a rotation system will be used.
*If you are coming by car, please use the free parking lot reserved for Shima Marine Leisure.
*Service may be suspended at short notice due to weather or other circumstances.
He started giving starry sky tours when he was a university student majoring in earth science, and became the first Mie Prefecture certified "Star Sommelier®" in 2011. Based in Shima City, he gives more than 200 starry sky tours a year.
| Shima Marine Leisure Kashikojima Sales Office | TEL: 0599-43-1023 (8: 30 to 17: 00) | FAX: 0599-43-1142 |
Public transportation:
Get off at Kintetsu Kashikojima Station and walk shortly.
Car:
Around 25 min. from Shiraki IC of Daini-Ise Road on Route 167
