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Updated: February 20, 2024

Joys of Cruising

Tokyo offers visitors many different ways to enjoy the variety of vessels that ply its waterways, ranging from small boats to larger cruise ships.

From the Tokyo Gate Bridge to Night Cruises

Zeal's Haneda Airport, Tokyo Gate Bridge, and Container Port Cruise

The cruise takes a journey through a variety of themes, from Tokyo Gate Bridge to Rainbow Bridge, to the runways of Haneda Airport, to the seaside factory district. Enjoy a different, fresh view of Tokyo at night from the water.

Departure point Tennozu Yamatsu Pier, 1-39-21 Higashi-shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Access 5-min walk from Tokyo Monorail / Rinkai Line Tennozu Isle Station
Travel time 120 minutes
Inquiries 03-3454-0432
URL ZEAL

 

Symphony Tokyo Bay Cruise

Savor both a delicious meal and the Tokyo night view. The luxurious dinner cruise departs from Hinode Pier, passes under Tokyo Gate Bridge, and goes once around Tokyo Bay.

Departure point Hinode Pier, 2-7-104 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Access 1-min walk from Yurikamome Hinode Station
Travel time 150 minutes (19:00–21:30)
Inquiries 03-3798-8101
URL Symphony Tokyo Bay Cruise (JPN)

 

Funasei and Harumiya (yakatabune houseboats)

For the ultimate Japanese experience, try out the epitome of Tokyo summers—the yakatabune houseboat. It was an entertainment of choice for daimyo lords of the Edo period (1603–1868). Imagine the scene they enjoyed while taking in the view of TOKYO SKYTREE and delighting in exquisite Edo-style tempura.

Departure point Visit the website of each operator
Travel time 2.5–3 hours (varies by course)
URL Harumiya
Funasei

 

Tokyo Cruise Ship

Sumidagawa River Line

Route Asakusa ‒ Hama-rikyu Gardens* ‒ Hinode Pier ‒ Asakusa
Departure 3 departures per day
Fare (One-way) Asakusa - Hama-rikyu Gardens: 1,040 yen (Children 400 yen)
*Including admission fee to Hama-rikyu Gardens
Hinode Pier - Asakusa: 860 yen (Children 430 yen)
Asakusa - Hinode Pier: Adults 860 yen (Children 430 yen)
Time required Asakusa ‒ Hama-rikyu Gardens Approximately 35 minutes
Asakusa - Hinode Pier Approximately 50 minutes

*The stop at Hama-rikyu Gardens is only for disembarking (no boarding allowed)

Hotaluna Line

Route Asakusa ‒ Hinode Pier ‒ Odaiba Marine Park ‒ Asakusa
Departure 2 departures per day
Fare (One-way) Asakusa - Hinode Pier: 1,200 yen (Children 600 yen)
Hinode Pier - Odaiba Marine Park: 860 yen (Children 430 yen)
Odaiba Marine Park - Asakusa: 1,720 yen (Children 860 yen)
Asakusa - Odaiba Marine Park: 1,720 yen (Children 860 yen)
Time required Asakusa ‒ Hinode Pier: Approx. 40 minutes
Hinode Pier – Odaiba Marine Park: Approx. 15 minutes
Odaiba Marine Park – Asakusa: Approx. 60 minutes

 

Himiko Line

Route Asakusa ‒ Odaiba Marine Park - Toyosu
Departure 2 departures per day
Fare (One-way) Asakusa - Odaiba Marine Park: 1,720 yen (Children 860 yen)
Odaiba Marine Park - Toyosu: 840 yen (Children 420 yen) Toyosu - Asakusa: 1,200 yen (Children 600 yen)
Asakusa - Toyosu: 2,220 yen (Children 1,110 yen)
Time required Asakusa ‒ Odaiba Marine Park Approx. 50 min
Odaiba Marine Park - Toyosu Approx. 20 min
Toyosu - Asakusa Approx. 35 min

 

Emeraldas Line

Route Odaiba Marine Park - Toyosu
Departure 2 departures per day
Fare (One-way) 1,720 yen (Children 860 yen)
Time required Approx. 55 min

-Inquiry-
Tokyo Cruise Ship
Official website: Tokyo Cruise Ship
Note: There are also other routes. Please visit the websites above for details. For the latest information, visit the "Today's Operating Status" page on the official website.

 

Tokyo Mizube Line (Tokyo Waterway Line)

Asakusa‒Odaiba Cruise

Ryogoku River Center - Sumidakuyakusyomae - Sensoji Nitemmon - Etchujima - Seiroka Garden-mae - WATERS takeshiba - Odaiba Marine Park - WATERS takeshiba - Seiroka Garden-mae - Etchujima – Ryogoku River Center - Sumidakuyakusyomae - Sensoji Nitemmon -Ryogoku River Center
Note: Ships will not operate from Monday to Tuesday. (Ships operate during national holidays.)

-Inquiry-
Tokyo Mizube Line (Tokyo Waterway Line)
TEL: 03-5608-8869(9:00–17:00 / Closed Mondays)
Official website: Tokyo Mizube Cruising Line (JPN)
Note: There are also other routes. Please visit the websites above for details.

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