Tokyo Bay Cruise: Yakatabune Cultural Experience

Experience Tokyo Bay’s charm with a cherry blossom cruise, sukiyaki dinner, and shamisen show. Discover iconic sights and serene views.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Toyosu Bridge - By day, Toyosuōhashi Bridge offers stunning views of Tokyo Bay and the city skyline. Its contemporary design stands out beautifully against the surrounding landscape. This location is perfect for experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of the nearby Tsukiji Outer Market and taking unforgettable photos of the city.
  • Rainbow Bridge -…
What's Included
  • Performance: Dance, Shamisen, or Guqin
  • Tea and coffee included
  • 60-minute Yakatabune cruise
  • Multilingual guide: Chinese, English, Japanese
What's Not Included
  • Meals are not provided
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals will not be accommodated
Additional Information

Step onto a traditional yakatabune houseboat and embark on a picturesque 60-minute cruise through Tokyo Bay, featuring a surprise live performance and stunning waterfront vistas.
Once exclusive to samurai and nobility, the yakatabune now provides travelers with a unique opportunity to experience Japanese heritage in motion.
Every cruise includes a live…

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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667donl
May 27, 2025
A Great Experience - My wife and I enjoyed the cruise and cultural dancer. Cathy did a great job with her presentation. Directions to the pier were very good.
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Jose_f
May 27, 2025
Too Great - Crew is amazing and music Yoyo is the best View of Tokyo Bay wonderful And the singer made good times.
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Elvia_c
May 19, 2025
Relaxing. - Easy to book, is exactly what u get. Relaxing and friendly. Yo-yo who speaks English very eloquently was very helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. She made the experience fun. The entire crew was fun. The dance was a terrific experience.
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Jennyz886
May 14, 2025
Such a lovely Japanese vibe - The yakatabune trip really opened my eyes to Tokyo. The boat's decorations had such a lovely Japanese vibe, and the performer in a kimono dancing to beautiful music made it even more magical. I was totally immersed in that hour. We also got to see some gorgeous buildings along the way. It was such a fun experience, and l'd recommend it to everyone!
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Brett_k
Apr 28, 2025
Absolute must. Sheila our... - Absolute must. Sheila our guide was very informative and very interactive with the guests. Super friendly and helpful. Boat trip amazing and the traditional dancing a highlight.
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Mengzhenl2025
Apr 27, 2025
A very beautiful dancer! - First of all, the place of business is easy to find and the price is very reasonable. Even if you book at the last minute, you still manage to book this event. We chose to arrive 10 minutes early and arrived just in time for boarding. The guide presented some iconic places of Japan in English. Sitting on the boat, we could see beautiful landscapes through the windows. My friends and I had a great time and the staff service was excellent.
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Rachel_k
Apr 18, 2025
A fun experience with... - A fun experience with Japanese tea and snacks. There was plenty of entertainment and beautiful views.
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Erika_a
Apr 10, 2025
It was a wonderful dinner... - It was a wonderful dinner cruise. The boat was fabulous, the food was great, the entertainment was awesome. Would definitely recommend this to anyone!
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Cosierdavid
Apr 20, 2025
Disappointed for the $$$ - The experience was great but the price for what you got overall, has a lot of be desired. The trip being a lot longer on the bost and more activities would be great but still.. Disappointed with the pricing for what you get.
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Alan_b
Apr 20, 2025
Frustrating Experience with Viator’s Inflexible Cancellation Policy - I want to highlight Viator’s strict 24-hour cancellation policy, which allows no exceptions, even for circumstances beyond a customer’s control. While in Japan, I booked an event through Viator and encountered an issue. Two hours before the 5 p.m. event, I requested an Uber from Sanrio Puroland (also booked via Viator), a one-hour trip to the venue. When Uber delayed confirming a pickup, I contacted the venue to explain I might be late and asked to reschedule for 7 p.m. They said rescheduling wasn’t possible and directed me to Viator. I called Viator’s customer service (Aila), explained my situation, and proposed deducting meal costs (for my family of three, including an 8-year-old) to facilitate a cancellation. Aila said she’d look into it but soon emailed that cancellation wasn’t allowed due to incurred meal costs, offering no alternatives. This experience was deeply frustrating. A reliable business should consider uncontrollable circumstances and show flexibility. My advice: if there’s any chance you might not make an event, cancel well before the 24-hour deadline. Moving forward, I’ll be using alternative services for tours and events.
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