Yakatabune Cruise: Traditional Japanese Experience

Experience Tokyo Bay’s charm with a Yakatabune dinner cruise. Enjoy sukiyaki, shamisen music, and stunning views of Tokyo Tower and Odaiba.

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rainbow Bridge - The “Rainbow Bridge” is a fantastic location for photography enthusiasts. Completed in 1993, it stretches 3,750 meters and is supported by two elegant white towers that soar 126 meters high. At night, the bridge is illuminated in pink, white, green, and other vibrant colors. From various perspectives, you can capture breathtaking…
What's Included
  • Tokyo Tower 150m Observation Deck Ticket (if option selected)
  • The Tokyo Aqua Symphony fountain show, with each performance lasting approximately 10 minutes
  • Multilingual host (Japanese / English / Chinese)
  • The boat will stop at Odaiba for upper deck photo opportunities
  • Tea ceremony and dessert (if option selected)
  • Live shamisen performance
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What's Not Included
  • Transportation is NOT provided to the Pier
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • International rescue insurance
  • You’ll need to remove your shoes for this experience, and shared tables may apply
  • Seats are assigned randomly, either Japanese tatami style or Western-style chairs
  • Extra Alcoholic Drink: Asahi Beer, Sake, Suntory etc. JPY500/each CASH ONLY
  • Transportation between Tokyo Tower and The Pier/Bay
Additional Information

Step onto a traditional yakatabune houseboat and embark on a cultural journey steeped in Japanese history. Originally used by aristocrats during the Heian period and later favored by merchants and townspeople in the Edo period, the yakatabune provides a distinctive way to experience Japan from the water.
Inside, the boat is adorned with lantern-style…

Location
1-chōme-3-23 Etchūjima
Meeting point: 1-chōme-3-23 Etchūjima, Koto City, Tokyo (This is the drop-off point for taxis; you can accurately locate it on Google Maps). Final boarding point: 1-chōme-3-3 Etchūjima. Please go to the meeting point by yourself, arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals will not be accommodated
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rita_p
May 26, 2026
Perfect start to holiday - Fantastic dinner and show with lots of unexpected surprises… I don’t want to spoil it for others…. Just do it!
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Lbaraz
May 26, 2026
Tokyo Cruise:Spring Yakatabune Cherry Blossom - Yoyo and the team were amazing! The food, scenery, and performance were all excellent and made for a truly memorable experience on the Tokyo cruise. The cherry blossom–themed atmosphere was beautiful, and everything was well organized from start to finish. We really enjoyed the drinks and the overall vibe on board. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Tokyo!
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Griselle_m
May 23, 2026
Traditional boat experience - A very enjoyable experience—preparing a traditional meal on the boat while taking in the city skyline and light show from the deck, as well as enjoying a performance of traditional music.
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Keenan_m
May 22, 2026
This was an incredible... - This was an incredible experience we could only have gotten in Japan. The vibes were great. Karen was an excellent host, and Yuki and Hinako were excellent performers, with a collection of fun and interactive folk songs. I’d recommend this experience to anyone going to Tokyo.
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Richardalanm2017
May 17, 2026
Japan cruise - Great experience great boat, show, crews, food highly recommended
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X9775iojoshuaf
May 16, 2026
Yoi yoi - We had a lovely sunset cruise through Tokyo bay hosted by Yoyo. The food, atmopshere and entertainment was Devine. Not something we would usually do but it was the perfect way to spend our afternoon, mixing the perfect balance of modern and traditional Japanese culture
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Jean_t
May 14, 2026
This cruise was great. We... - This cruise was great. We like the food and the crew made everyone very welcome and cozy. The entertainment was awesome with the music and Japanese folklore music and songs.
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Dilly
May 14, 2026
Fun on Tokyo Bay - What a unique and fun experience cruising Tokyo Bay. Great food and entertainment. Authentic atmosphere and the music was excellent.
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Penny
May 7, 2026
A night cruise show worth taking - It was amazing experience the boat was decked out lovely and food was really good And the shimizan player was amazing and professional
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Marie_v
May 18, 2026
It was a fun excursion.... - It was a fun excursion. We enjoyed a beautiful sunset and the surrounding views of Tokyo Bay and the Rainbow bridge. The food was tasty and the musicians were entertaining. The downside was we felt rushed and we didn’t get to go for sightseeing by the Statue of Liberty for 30 minutes as mentioned in the tour itinerary.
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From $62
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).