11 cruises and yakatabune on Tokyo Bay and the Sumida River
- Water buses start from ¥600 for adults, including Hinode Pier to Odaiba Seaside Park and Tokyo Mizube Line from Asakusa Nitenmon to Ryogoku.
- Yakatabune start from around ¥13,200 per person including food and all-you-can-drink, split between shared boats from 2 people and charter rentals.
- Tokyo Cruise, Tokyo Mizube Line and Sea Bass can be boarded without a booking.
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The cheapest boats on Tokyo Bay and the Sumida River are water buses at ¥600 for adults (Hinode Pier to Odaiba Seaside Park, and Tokyo Mizube Line from Asakusa Nitenmon to Ryogoku, are both ¥600). Yakatabune (traditional houseboats) start at around ¥13,200 per person including the boarding fee, food and all-you-can-drink, and split between “shared” (noriai-bune) boats you can join from 2 people and shops that only rent the whole boat. This page compares 11 boats, including Yokohama Port’s water bus “Sea Bass” and restaurant ship “Marine Rouge”, by fare, boarding point, booking and winter service.
In short
- To board without a booking: Tokyo Cruise, Tokyo Mizube Line, Sea Bass.
- Yakatabune for 2 people: the shared boats of Harumiya, Amitatsu and Funasei.
- Out on the bay with a meal: Symphony, Lady Crystal, Marine Rouge.
Checked with official pages on November 1, 2026 (Japan time).
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1. The 11 boats compared by fare, boarding point and booking
Plain boat rides cost ¥600–¥3,600, restaurant ships start from the ¥8,000 range, and yakatabune start at around ¥13,200. Yakatabune fares include the boarding fee, food and all-you-can-drink.
| Boat | Boarding point (nearest station) | Adult fare | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Cruise (Tokyo Kanko Kisen) | Asakusa, Hinode Pier, Odaiba Seaside Park, Toyosu | ¥600–¥2,000 (one way) | Online booking available (until 17:00 the day before) |
| Tokyo Mizube Line | Asakusa Nitenmon, Ryogoku River Center, Odaiba Seaside Park | ¥600–¥2,000 (one way) | Web or day-of ticket |
| Nihonbashi Cruise | Nihonbashi landing (by Nihonbashi bridge) | From ¥1,500 (45 min) | Web booking |
| Symphony | Hinode Pier (1 min from Hinode Station) | ¥3,600 boarding only (lunch cruise) | Reservation required |
| Lady Crystal | Tennozu Isle (2 min from the station) | Dinner from ¥16,000 | Reservation required |
| Harumiya | Harumi, Ryogoku, Azumabashi, Etchujima and others | From ¥13,200 (shared) | Book from 2 people |
| Amitatsu | Asakusa, Ryogoku, Harumi, Odaiba, Hinode and others | ¥13,200–¥20,500 | Shared boats from 2 people |
| Funasei | Kita-Shinagawa (10 min from Kita-Shinagawa Station) | From ¥14,000 (shared) | Book by phone |
| Komatsuya | Yanagibashi (5 min from Asakusabashi Station) | From ¥13,200 (from 15 people) | Charter only, by phone |
| Sea Bass | Yokohama Station East Exit, Hammerhead, Pier Akarenga, Yamashita Park | ¥1,000–¥1,500 (one way) | No booking for individuals |
| Marine Rouge | Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (about 10 min from Bashamichi Station) | Boarding only from ¥2,400 | Reservation required |
2. Things to know when choosing a boat
Sumida River boats start from Asakusa. Tokyo Cruise boats go down from Asakusa to Hinode Pier and Odaiba, Tokyo Mizube Line goes from Asakusa Nitenmon to Ryogoku and Odaiba, and Nihonbashi Cruise goes out from the Nihonbashi River to the Sumida River. Even for the same “Asakusa to Odaiba” trip, the boarding point differs by company.
The restaurant ships that go out on the bay leave from Hinode Pier in Minato Ward (Symphony) and Tennozu in Shinagawa Ward (Lady Crystal). Both are within walking distance of a station, and Symphony’s boarding point has no car park.
Yakatabune are mainly “charter” (kashikiri), where one group rents the boat, and some shops have “shared” days when small groups sit together. Many shops take shared bookings from 2 people and charters from 15 to 25 people, and a few, such as Komatsuya, offer no shared boats.
Winter service differs by boat. Tokyo Mizube Line mainly runs Wednesday to Sunday, and does not run on November 26. Marine Rouge has a long break for dock inspection every January.
3. Tokyo Cruise (Tokyo Kanko Kisen)
Asakusa to Hinode Pier is ¥1,000 for adults and takes about 40 minutes, and Hinode Pier to Odaiba Seaside Park is ¥600 and takes about 20 minutes. The “Himiko”, “Hotaluna” and “Emeraldas” that go directly from Asakusa to Odaiba are ¥2,000 for adults (¥1,000 for children) and take about 50–65 minutes.
Boarding points are Asakusa, Hinode Pier, Odaiba Seaside Park and Toyosu, and Hamarikyu is for getting off only. Online booking is accepted until 17:00 the day before. All fares are one way, and the Palette Town and Tokyo Big Sight services are not running for the time being.
Source: Tokyo Cruise official fare page (Japanese, checked November 1, 2026)
| Name | Tokyo Cruise (Tokyo Kanko Kisen) |
|---|---|
| Address | Asakusa Pier, Hinode Pier, Odaiba Seaside Park and Toyosu (see the boarding points above) |
| Hours / Closed | Check timetable for operating times (online booking until 17:00 the day before) |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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4. Tokyo Mizube Line
Asakusa Nitenmon to Ryogoku is ¥600 for adults, the express to Odaiba Seaside Park is ¥2,000, and it mainly runs Wednesday to Sunday. This water bus is operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association, and one preschool child per adult rides free.
You buy a boarding ticket on the web or a day-of ticket at the ticket office, and sales close 5 minutes before departure. The Odaiba Seaside Park ticket office takes cashless payment only. In November it runs on the holiday of the 23rd and does not run on the 26th.
Source: Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association water bus page (fares and schedule) (Japanese, checked November 1, 2026)
| Name | Tokyo Mizube Line |
|---|---|
| Address | Asakusa Nitenmon, Ryogoku River Center and Odaiba Seaside Park (see the boarding points above) |
| Hours / Closed | Mainly operates Wednesday–Sunday (check operating schedule for non-operating days) |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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5. Nihonbashi Cruise
A sightseeing boat that leaves from the Nihonbashi landing by Nihonbashi bridge. The “Oedo TOKYO Cruise, 45 minutes” around the Nihonbashi River and Sumida River starts at ¥1,500 for adults. The 90-minute course around the Kanda River starts at ¥2,500, and the “Tokyo Port Cruise, 70 minutes”, which goes out to the Rainbow Bridge, starts at ¥2,200.
At night, the “Nihonbashi Night Cruise, 45 minutes” starts at ¥3,300 for adults and an 80-minute cruise out to Tokyo Port at ¥3,500. Check-in is at the tent in “Taki-no-Hiroba” down the stairs from Nihonbashi.
Source: Nihonbashi Cruise official access page (Japanese, checked November 1, 2026)
| Name | Nihonbashi Cruise |
|---|---|
| Address | Nihonbashi landing, in front of 1-9 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo |
| Hours / Closed | Departure times vary by course (check booking site) |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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6. Symphony (Hinode Pier)
Boarding the lunch cruise without a meal is ¥3,600 for adults (¥1,800 for children), for a trip of about 2 hours around the bay from 11:50 to 14:00. With a meal, the “Cocktail Lounge Plan”, a set of all-you-can-drink and food, starts at ¥8,000 on weekdays, and a French course starts at ¥10,000 on weekdays.
The afternoon cruise is 50 minutes, from 15:00 to 15:50. The boarding point, Hinode Pier, is a 1-minute walk from Hinode Station on the Yurikamome and about 12 minutes from JR Hamamatsucho Station, and there is no car park.
Sources: Symphony official lunch cruise page, cruise plan page (Japanese, checked November 1, 2026)
| Name | Symphony |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-7-104 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Hinode Pier) |
| Hours / Closed | Lunch 11:50–14:00, Afternoon 15:00–15:50, etc. |
| Phone | 03-3798-8101 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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7. Lady Crystal (The Cruise Club Tokyo)
A dinner ship from Tennozu Isle. The course is from ¥16,000 per person, drinks not included, and ¥23,000 with 4 paired drinks, one for each dish. The cruise is 130 minutes: on weekdays (Tuesday to Friday) it leaves at 18:30 and returns at 20:40, and on weekends and holidays it leaves at 17:50 and returns at 20:00. It is closed on Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday).
It is a 2-minute walk from the central exit of Tennozu Isle Station on the Tokyo Monorail and 5 minutes from Exit A of Tennozu Isle Station on the Rinkai Line. By car, use the underground car park at Seafort Square (¥400 per 30 minutes).
Sources: The Cruise Club Tokyo official dinner cruise page, access page (Japanese, checked November 1, 2026)
| Name | Lady Crystal (The Cruise Club Tokyo) |
|---|---|
| Address | Seafort Square 1F, 2-3-16 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo |
| Hours / Closed | Dinner Tue–Fri 18:30–20:40, Sat, Sun & holidays 17:50–20:00 (Closed Mon, or following day if a holiday) |
| Phone | 03-3450-4300 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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8. Yakatabune Harumiya
Shared boats can be booked from 2 people at ¥13,200 per person with food, all-you-can-drink and the boarding fee, for a 2-hour-30-minute cruise. The meals are “Furisode Gozen” ¥13,200, “Kachidoki Gozen” ¥15,400, “Harumiya Gozen” ¥18,700 and “Kotobuki Gozen” ¥22,000, and there are discounted fares for the same meals for ages 19 and under.
You choose a boarding point from Harumi (Asashio small-boat pier), Ryogoku, Azumabashi, Sakurabashi, Etchujima, Ariake and Kasaibashi. A charter needs 20 adults on weekdays and 25 adults on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and the day before a holiday. Fares were revised on March 20, 2026 (April 1 for charters).
Source: Harumiya official fare page (Japanese, checked November 1, 2026)
| Name | Yakatabune Harumiya |
|---|---|
| Address | 6-16-9 Higashisuna, Koto-ku, Tokyo |
| Hours / Closed | 2 hours 30 min cruise (check official booking and schedule for shared boat dates) |
| Phone | 03-3644-1344 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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9. Yakatabune Amitatsu
Shared boats can be booked from 2 adults, at ¥13,200–¥20,500 per person depending on the course, and take about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours. You can choose a boarding point from Harumi, Ariake, Etchujima, Edogawa, Asakusa, Takeshiba, Odaiba, Ryogoku and Hinode.
A charter needs 25 people on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. For shared boats, reducing the number of people from 10 days before the day you board is subject to a cancellation fee. The phone line is open 10:00–17:00.
| Name | Yakatabune Amitatsu |
|---|---|
| Address | Boarding points: Harumi, Ariake, Etchujima, Edogawa, Asakusa, Takeshiba, Odaiba, Ryogoku and Hinode |
| Hours / Closed | About 2 hours 30 min–3 hours (phone reception 10:00–17:00, closed New Year holidays) |
| Phone | 050-3155-3250 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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10. Yakatabune Funasei (Kita-Shinagawa)
A yakatabune from Kita-Shinagawa with “shared boat” days where small groups of 2 to 14 can ride (not every day). Shared meals come in 4 choices, from “Midori-bune” at ¥14,000 to “Kin-bune” at ¥23,900. Charter meals start at ¥13,000.
It is a 10-minute walk from Kita-Shinagawa Station on the Keikyu Line and 13 minutes from Shinagawa Station (JR and Keikyu). There is no car park, and bookings are taken by phone (10:00–19:00). One boat has chairs set up on the tatami floor.
Sources: Funasei official shared boat page, access page (Japanese, checked November 1, 2026)
| Name | Yakatabune Funasei |
|---|---|
| Address | Funasei Building, 1-16-8 Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo |
| Hours / Closed | Phone reservations 10:00–19:00 (shared boats operate on set dates) |
| Phone | 03-5479-2731 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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11. Yanagibashi Funayado Komatsuya
A yakatabune from the foot of Yanagibashi bridge that takes charter bookings only (no shared boats). The regular course is ¥13,200 per person from 15 people, and the “Yakatabune Kaiseki” starts at ¥18,700. The fare includes food, drinks and the charter fee for the boat.
Even with fewer than 15 people, you can rent the boat at the basic charter price. The departure time, daytime or evening, is decided by consultation. It is a 5-minute walk from Asakusabashi Station (JR and Toei Asakusa Line), and the phone line is open on weekdays 10:30–17:00.
Sources: Komatsuya official food and fare page, FAQ (Japanese, checked November 1, 2026)
| Name | Yanagibashi Funayado Komatsuya |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-27-22 Higashi-Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo |
| Hours / Closed | Phone reservations weekdays 10:30–17:00 (excluding weekends, holidays, and New Year holidays) |
| Phone | 03-3851-2780 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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12. Sea Bass (Yokohama Port)
Yokohama Station East Exit to Yamashita Park is ¥1,500 for adults, and individuals can board without a booking. This water bus links 4 stops: Yokohama Station East Exit, Hammerhead, Pier Akarenga and Yamashita Park. Hammerhead to Akarenga is ¥1,000, and Yokohama Station East Exit to Hammerhead or Akarenga is ¥1,300.
The scheduled services have no fixed closed days. Reservations are taken only for groups of 15 or more. Some services skip certain stops, so look for the marks “Aka-nashi” and “HH-nashi” on the timetable.
Sources: Sea Bass official timetable and fares, boarding points (Japanese, checked November 1, 2026)
| Name | Sea Bass |
|---|---|
| Address | Yokohama Bay Quarter 2F, 1-10 Kinko-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa (Yokohama Station East Exit pier) |
| Hours / Closed | Scheduled services operate daily (check timetable for departure times) |
| Phone | 045-662-6125 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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13. Marine Rouge (Yokohama Port)
A restaurant ship from the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. Boarding only, without a meal, is ¥2,400 for adults on the 60-minute service and ¥3,000 on the 90- and 120-minute services. There are 4 services: 12:00–13:30, 14:30–15:30, 17:00–18:30 and 19:30–21:30.
It does not run on 3 to 4 days a month, and it has a long break for dock inspection every January. Each service is cancelled if fewer than 8 people book. It is about a 10-minute walk from Bashamichi Station and Nihon-odori Station on the Minatomirai Line, and the reservation center is open 10:00–19:00.
Sources: Marine Rouge official timetable and fares, boarding guide (Japanese, checked November 1, 2026)
| Name | Marine Rouge |
|---|---|
| Address | Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse No. 1, seaside, 1-1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa |
| Hours / Closed | 12:00–13:30, 14:30–15:30, 17:00–18:30, 19:30–21:30 (closed 3–4 days a month, extended suspension in January) |
| Phone | 045-662-6125 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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14. Choosing by purpose
- A cheap trip down the Sumida River: Tokyo Cruise (Asakusa to Hinode Pier, ¥1,000) or Tokyo Mizube Line (Asakusa Nitenmon to Ryogoku, ¥600).
- Passing under the bridges of Nihonbashi and the Kanda River: Nihonbashi Cruise (from ¥1,500 for 45 minutes).
- Yakatabune for 2 people: the shared boats of Harumiya, Amitatsu and Funasei (from ¥13,200).
- Renting a boat for a company party: Komatsuya (from ¥13,200 from 15 people) or a Harumiya charter.
- Around Yokohama Port: Sea Bass (¥1,500 to Yamashita Park) or Marine Rouge (boarding only from ¥2,400).
Common questions
Can 2 people ride a yakatabune in Tokyo?
Yes, at shops that have shared days, from 2 people. Harumiya, Amitatsu and Funasei have shared boats, and Komatsuya is charter only.
Are there boats I can board without a booking?
Yes. For Tokyo Cruise, Tokyo Mizube Line and Sea Bass you can buy a boarding ticket on the day. Sea Bass takes reservations only for groups of 15 or more.
Official information checked: November 1, 2026 (Japan time). Fares and hours can change.
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