Tokyo Bay Cruise: Yakatabune Shamisen 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, 10 minutes
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
  • Yakatabune Cruise Ticket with Unlimited Soft drinks on board
  • A live Shamisen performance
  • Unlimited Beer, Sake and One serving of snacks (If option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Meals are not provided
  • 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
  • Cherry Blooming Highly depends on the weather and full bloom cannot be guaranteed
Additional Information

Embark on a traditional yakatabune houseboat for a 60-minute scenic cruise through Tokyo Bay, where a specially arranged live performance complements the captivating waterfront views.
Once exclusive to samurai and nobility, the yakatabune now provides travelers with a unique chance to experience Japan’s living cultural heritage while cruising the bay….

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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91chilep
Oct 17, 2025
Fun tour! - The tour was a great experience. Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating to our group. Lulu the guide was really funny and informative and made the tour very engaging. Thank you!
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Rickhz7412qd
Oct 10, 2025
An Absolute Delight - Definitely worth taking this one hour tour out to Tokyo harbor and back. The attention to detail and gracious service were wonderful. Our hostess Karen gave everyone individual attention and exactly the right amount of information for all. And performer Midori glows when she sings and plays traditional folk tunes. Perfect escape from the busyness of most of the city.
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B1369sp_
Sep 28, 2025
trip review - I enjoyed the performance and the trip , very informative . The weather also good . Warm autumn in Japan . I booked a day time tour
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Y4976ywmichelet
Sep 27, 2025
AMAZING!!! - Amazing experience definitely recommend!!! Loved it! Great for the family!! Informative.. a Japanese singer and entertainment it was brilliant 👏
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Valerie_c
Sep 26, 2025
A nice break from a hot... - A nice break from a hot day of sightseeing. Great crew. Great entertainment. Beautiful views of Tokyo from the water.
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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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From $43
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).