Tokyo Bay Cruise: Traditional Yakatabune 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, 30 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
  • Yakatabune boat ticket
  • Japanese Traditional Performance on Board
  • Second deck for scenery and photos (optional)
  • Unlimited Soft drinks on board
  • Tour guides proficient in English, Japanese, and Chinese
  • Tasty Sukiyaki Beef Meal on board (optional)
What's Not Included
  • Transportation is NOT provided to the Pier
  • Boarding on SlNA boats l OR 2 randomly with sharing table
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals will not be accommodated
Additional Information

Yakatabune has its origins in the Heian period (794-1185), and by the Edo period (1603-1868), it became a popular form of entertainment for nobles and merchants. Relax on the deck and take in the stunning scenery surrounding you. Be captivated by the enchanting melodies of a talented shamisen performer as they fill the night air. Embarking and…

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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Linh_p
Jul 13, 2025
Air conditioning on the... - Air conditioning on the boat is nice . Nice dance. Answered questions about scenery. Attentive host.
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Dan_a
Jul 10, 2025
It was a wonderful... - It was a wonderful experience with great food and even better staff. Unique views of the city and a fantastic show to go along with it.
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Reed_p
Jul 10, 2025
Fun Little Cruise - Good food and entertaining crew made this a fun little cruise. We enjoyed it very much and the staff was great.
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Geraldinew367
Jul 8, 2025
An Amazing Cruise - The view was awesome! the cruise itself was amazing, loved the Japanese traditional music and song, the food was so yummy. The staff was were great, loved our hostess Karen she did a fantastic job, she was so sweet and kind, took good care of us. We will definitely come back in 2026 for another cruise. We highly recommend this cruise, you won’t be disappointed.
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James_b
Jul 6, 2025
Host Summer makes this cruise - I must admit, I was sceptical about this cruise. I am no good with chopsticks.. I didn’t know I had to cook my own food.. however… Host Summer is truly incredible. She really earns her money and is an asset to this company. Without her, in all honesty I probably would have requested a refund. She translated what the musicians were saying, took amazing snaps, made sure everyone’s glass was full. She actually went above and beyond so many times she deserves the biggest MVP award to this company. Thank you again Summer, I really appreciate your genuine hospitality and care. You are amazing, hope the company knows you are worth x10 your weight in gold!
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Alejandra_d
Jul 5, 2025
Great experience - The guide was always super nice and super helpful, she explained all the important landmarks and how the tour was going to be. The show was amazing and very fun to watch, the shamizen player was very nice! Customer service was also great and the boat is beautiful so it was a great experience, I totally recommend it!
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Lisa
Jul 5, 2025
Very nice - Was a very fun experience. We chose the sunset d inner time frame and it was delicious. You cook the meal yourself. Live music. Was very fun.
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Michaelt2311
Jul 4, 2025
Evening meal on the water. - Wonderful tour and meal on a nice evening boat ride with live music and traditional japanese meal. Fun experience with great photos from the water.
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Rab312
Jul 4, 2025
Memorable - As someone who is walking around Tokyo a lot during my time here, getting on this boat trip seemed like a nice break. I’m happy to say the trip was exactly that and more! We got to hear the beautiful traditional Japanese music played by Yuzu on her Shamisen, with songs that date back centuries! This was accompanied by our guide’s explanations of known landmarks and buildings we came across, and some additional knowledge on the Rainbow Bridge! They were extremely caring and offered services in both Japanese and English! Recommended to anyone in Tokyo. Very fun and memorable experience.
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Liza200
Jul 7, 2025
Disappointing experience and expensive for 1 hour - Very disappointed. There is nothing around at entry point to relax and wait prior to boarding. Very hot for the afternoon cruise. The sites are very difficult to see from the small windows. Spent over $400 for my family (adults and kids the same price). For one hour it was a poor experience. You would be better to select a day trip for the same price to see everything.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).