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Yakatabune Cruises

Experience Tokyo from the water aboard a traditional Yakatabune cruise. These classic houseboat journeys blend scenic views with cultural performances, offering a unique way to see the city skyline. Enjoy live entertainment, refreshments, and warm hospitality as you sail through Tokyo Bay.

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Yakatabune boat with lights on Tokyo Bay under Rainbow Bridge at night.
Yakatabune crew in traditional attire bowing on deck with red lanterns in Tokyo.
Beverage station with coffee machine and soda dispenser on Yakatabune dinner cruise.
Yakatabune dining setup with tables prepared for hot pot dinner cruise in Japan.
Server in traditional attire serves a guest on a Yakatabune dinner cruise in Japan.
Steaming hot pot with meat and vegetables on a Yakatabune dinner cruise in Japan.
Traditional Yakatabune hot pot with vegetables and meat on a dinner cruise.
Yakatabune boat on Tokyo river at sunset with city skyline in background.
Yakatabune boat on Tokyo Bay at night with city skyline in background.
Guests enjoy a traditional Yakatabune hot pot dinner with a shamisen show in Japan.
Guests enjoying a shamisen performance on a traditional Yakatabune hot pot dinner cruise in Japan.
Yakatabune cruise with guests dining and performers in kimonos, Tokyo.
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  • Embark on a Yakatabune, a traditional Japanese houseboat, for a leisurely cruise around the scenic Tokyo Bay, enriched with history and cultural delight.

  • The Yakatabune cruise stands out for its authenticity – from the traditional boat with an intriguing history to the live shamisen performance, it’s truly Japanese at heart.

  • Indulge in an authentic Japanese-style Sukiyaki beef meal while feasting your eyes on the enchanting cityscape, all to the hypnotic melodies of a live shamisen performance.

  • Indulge in complimentary access to Tokyo Tower, where stunning city vistas await, inviting all visitors to behold breathtaking panoramas.

  • Fun Fact: Yakatabune boats have low ceilings, a unique feature promoting a relaxed, seated ambiance, reflecting an interesting aspect of Japanese culture.

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  • Embark on a Yakatabune, a traditional Japanese houseboat, for a leisurely cruise around the scenic Tokyo Bay, enriched with history and cultural delight.

  • The Yakatabune cruise stands out for its authenticity – from the traditional boat with an intriguing history to the live shamisen performance, it’s truly Japanese at heart.

  • Indulge in an authentic Japanese-style Sukiyaki beef meal while feasting your eyes on the enchanting cityscape, all to the hypnotic melodies of a live shamisen performance.

  • Indulge in complimentary access to Tokyo Tower, where stunning city vistas await, inviting all visitors to behold breathtaking panoramas.

  • Fun Fact: Yakatabune boats have low ceilings, a unique feature promoting a relaxed, seated ambiance, reflecting an interesting aspect of Japanese culture.

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