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Tokyo Bay Cruises

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Tokyo Bay Cruises

Tokyo Bay Cruise Night Tours has always been one of the favorite activities of foreign tourists. With the gorgeous Tokyo Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, and The Statuary of Nike, the Tokyo Bay presents you a charming night view of Tokyo. In addition to sightseeing by the river bank, we recommend taking a boat ride on the Tokyo Bay for 2023/2024 travel season. There are many types of cruise ships available, from small boats, large cruises, water buses, to the house-shaped boats. You take a boat ride to comprehensively explore the beauty of Tokyo Bay at night.



Water bus Vaporetto: travels between Odaiba and Asakusa in Tokyo Bay and Sumida River. Although the routes of each ship are slightly different, you will see the famous landmarks such as Tokyo Sky Tree, Tokyo Rainbow Bridge, and Asahi group headquarters building. For the route from Kasairinkaikoen to Odaiba, you will also see the Tokyo Gate Bridge, Tokyo Bay, and the Tokyo International Airport. Vaporetto has two boats: Himiko and Hotaluna. Himiko is designed by anime writer Leiji Matsumoto with a teardrop shape, which is pretty unique.

Yakatabune: Yakatabune take guests to travel back through time to ancient Japan. Yakatabune is a unique sightseeing boat decorated in traditional style. At night, lanterns hanging on the boat will be lit, creating a mysterious yet fascinating style. In addition to transfer services, Yakatabune also has travel plans. The Yakatabune has a spacious deck allowing passengers to enjoy an authentic Japanese cuisine in the beautiful scenery on the Sumida River. At night, you can also enjoy the illumination in Odaiba, and the Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo Bay are not to be missed.



Yakatabune boarding location:
Hinode Pier: 2-7-104 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Asakusa: 1-1-1 Hanakawado, Daitou-ku, Tokyo
Hamarikyu: 1-1 Hamarikyu-teien, Chuou-ku, Tokyo
Toyosu: 2-4-9 Toyosu, koutou-ku, Tokyo
Odaiba Seaside Park: 1-4-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo Big Sight: Yubinbango135-0063 Koto-ku, Tokyo Yes 3-31 Akira
Reference price: 1,000 ~ 2,000 yen
Time required: within 1 hour
Business hours: 9: 30 ~ 17: 30
Holiday: Open throughout the year
Reservation: Online reservation can be made up until 5 minutes before departure. Reservation can be made from the first day of the previous month.



Samurai Cruises Tokyo Bay (GOZABUNE): In the Edo period, Samurai Cruises was a large luxury ship that only serves Japanese aristocrats, generals, and royalty. Today, such luxury is open to the public. There are many modern design Samurai Cruises, and among all, Tokugawa Iemitsu's Samurai Cruises is the most famous. While enjoying the food, you can watch a dance performance by a gorgeously dressed dancer. Moreover, you can even enjoy the night view of Tokyo. Starting from Tokyo Bay, passing the gorgeous Tokyo Rainbow Bridge, Oi Futo, the cruise will take you to see many landmarks including Tokyo Tower.
Boarding address: 2 Chome 7-104 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Symphony Cruise: Operated by SEALINE Tokyo, Symphony Cruise departs at Sunrise Pier. Because passengers can enjoy French and Italian dishes in the view of Tokyo Bay shore, the cruise is popular with many foreigners. There are 4 routes, including: a 2 hours and 10 minutes lunch tour departing at 11:50; a short 50 minutes afternoon tour departing at 15:00; a 2-hour sunset tour departing at 16:20; and a 2.5 hours dinner tour departing at 19:00 in which you can enjoy the night view of Tokyo Bay. The afternoon tour provides a tea set with cakes and beverages, and the other three routes come with French and Italian buffet prepared by first-class chefs.
Address: 2-7-104, Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo



 

Most Frequently Asked Questions

  • What landmarks can I see in Tokyo Bay Night Tour?
    You can only have one view on the river bank, but you can enjoy the panoramic view of Tokyo Bay on the cruise ship. At the charming Tokyo Bay, you can see Tokyo Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, Fuji TV tower and The Statuary of Nike, all of which are the icons of the modern city.
  • What are the boarding locations of Vaporetto?
    Pier locations: Hinode Pier: 2-7-104 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Asakusa: 1-1-1 Hanakawado, Daitou-ku, Tokyo; Hamarikyu: 1-1 Hamarikyu-teien, Chuou-ku, Tokyo; Toyosu : 2-4-9 Toyosu, koutou-ku, Tokyo; Odaiba Seaside Park: 1-4-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo; and more.
  • How to make a reservation for Vaporetto or Yakatabune?
    Online reservation can be made up until 5 minutes before departure. Reservation can be made from the first day of the previous month. Please have your mail settings received from info@suijobus.co.jp. Or make an appointment on the official website.
  • How to take a Samurai Cruises Tokyo Bay (GOZABUNE)?
    Samurai Cruises departs from Tokyo Bay, passing the gorgeous Tokyo Rainbow Bridge into the Oi Futo. You can make an appointment by phone, TEL 0120-532-150 from 10:00 ~ 19:00 (except Monday), or Tokyo Metropolitan Tourist Steamboat Co., Ltd. Sunrise Office TEL 03-3457-7826. You can also make an appointment on the official website.
  • What routes are offered by Symphony Cruise?
    There are 4 routes, including: a 2 hours and 10 minutes lunch tour departing at 11:50; a short 50 minutes afternoon tour departing at 15:00; a 2-hour sunset tour departing at 16:20; and a 2.5 hours dinner tour departing at 19:00 in which you can enjoy the night view of Tokyo Bay.
  • What unique features are offered by Samurai Cruises Tokyo Bay (GOZABUNE)?
    Tokugawa Iemitsu's Samurai Cruises is the most famous among all. While enjoying the food, you can watch a dance performance by a gorgeously dressed dancer.
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