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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.
Singer playing shamisen on Traditional Yakatabune Cruise with Mount Fuji backdrop.
Guests enjoy a traditional Yakatabune hot pot dinner with a shamisen show in Japan.
Yakatabune hot pot with beef, vegetables, and mushrooms on a cruise dining table.
Tokyo Tower amidst city skyline in Tokyo, Japan.
Yakatabune crew in traditional attire bowing on deck with red lanterns in Tokyo.
Server in traditional attire serves a guest on a Yakatabune dinner cruise in Japan.
Traditional music performance on a Yakatabune cruise in Japan.
Yakatabune boat on Tokyo river at sunset with city skyline in background.
Tourist enjoying Yakatabune Hot Pot Cruise experience with microphone on traditional boat.
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.
Beverage station with coffee machine and soda dispenser on Yakatabune dinner cruise.
Beef hot pot on table at Yakatabune Hot Pot Cruise, Japan.
Yakatabune dining setup with tables prepared for hot pot dinner cruise in Japan.
Yakatabune boat on Tokyo Bay at night with city skyline in background.
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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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¥17,800
Yakatabune boat on Tokyo river at sunset with city skyline in background.
Tourists clapping and enjoying on deck of Yakatabune Cruise in Tokyo Bay.
Yakatabune hot pot with beef, vegetables, and mushrooms on a cruise dining table.
Cultural performance on Yakatabune Cruise with performer engaging guests in traditional attire.
Tokyo river cruise with cherry blossoms and illuminated boats at night.
Night view from Yakatabune Cruise deck with illuminated bridge and city skyline in background.
Yakatabune crew in traditional attire bowing on deck with red lanterns in Tokyo.
Guests enjoy a traditional Yakatabune hot pot dinner with a shamisen show in Japan.
Beverage station with coffee machine and soda dispenser on Yakatabune dinner cruise.
Traditional music performance on a Yakatabune cruise in Japan.
Yakatabune boat on Tokyo Bay at night with city skyline in background.
Guests enjoying a shamisen performance on a traditional Yakatabune hot pot dinner cruise in Japan.
Server in traditional attire serves a guest on a Yakatabune dinner cruise in Japan.
Beef hot pot on table at Yakatabune Hot Pot Cruise, Japan.
Yakatabune dining setup with tables prepared for hot pot dinner cruise in Japan.
Yakatabune cruise with guests dining and performers in kimonos, Tokyo.
Yakatabune boat with lights on Tokyo Bay under Rainbow Bridge at night.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
1 hr 30 min
1 more
  • Cruise along Tokyo’s seasonal sakura route on a 90-minute round-trip yakatabune sailing.

  • Watch a live traditional Japanese performance onboard, often featuring shamisen.

  • Sit on tatami mats at low tables inside a classic wooden cabin for an authentic setting.

  • Choose between a night sukiyaki hot-pot dinner, a daytime sushi set with sake, or a daytime tea with wagashi sweets.

  • Enjoy unlimited soft drinks and multilingual onboard support on limited spring sailings.

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  • Cruise along Tokyo’s seasonal sakura route on a 90-minute round-trip yakatabune sailing.

  • Watch a live traditional Japanese performance onboard, often featuring shamisen.

  • Sit on tatami mats at low tables inside a classic wooden cabin for an authentic setting.

  • Choose between a night sukiyaki hot-pot dinner, a daytime sushi set with sake, or a daytime tea with wagashi sweets.

  • Enjoy unlimited soft drinks and multilingual onboard support on limited spring sailings.

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¥9,800

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