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Make the city’s historic waterways and chic new waterfront areas part of your Tokyo visit

Modern-day Tokyo owes much to the intricate system of waterways created to serve the 17th century capital, Edo. Today, new developments out on Tokyo Bay and along the city’s waterfront areas pay homage to this history and are fast becoming some of the hottest new neighborhoods. Find out where to go and what to experience both on and by the water.

Don't Miss

  • Taking a row boat out on Chidori-ga-fuchi Moat, particularly during cherry blossom season
  • Artsy Tennozu Isle and its restaurant-lined boardwalks
  • The dazzling Tokyo skyline from one of the bay area dinner cruises
  • Touring the city's historic waterways by boat, kayak or paddle board

Enjoy Waterfront Activities

Family Fun with Amphibious Tours
Get on a bicycle and cruise Tokyo's waterfronts!
Adventure on the Water
Fun and Fishing in Tokyo

Experience Tokyo by Boat

Cruising The Rivers and Open Waters of Tokyo
Tokyo Yakatabune Boat Cruises
Traditional Pleasure Cruising, Modern Twists
Tokyo Scenic Views from the Water

Walk on Tokyo's Waterfront

Spectacular views from the dams of Tokyo
Tokyo’s Most Insta-worthy Bridges
Tokyo Water Bus Pier Areas
Enjoy the Oceanside at Tokyo Bay Beaches
Tokyo’s Tranquil Lakes and Ponds

See Riverside Tokyo

Riverside Walks in Tokyo
A Sumida River Stroll
Dyeing Workshops of the Kanda River
Enjoy A Barbeque by the waterside in Tokyo

Explore Nature on Tokyo's Waterfront

Tokyo’s Refreshing River Valleys
Tokyo Seasonal Views from the Water
Pink Rivers in the Spring
Seeing Fireflies at Tokyo's Picturesque Waterways

Discover the History and Culture of Tokyo's Waterfront

Tracing the history of the Arakawa Floodway
Brewed in Tokyo: Crafting Premium Sake and Craft Beer with Local Water
Historic Waterfront Areas of Tokyo
A Link to Tokyo’s Past Through an Edo-period Scroll

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Cycling route from the city center to the waterside
Photography and Flowers on the Katsushika Waterside
Walking Around the Power Spots of the Tama River
Tracing the History of the Tamagawa Josui Aqueduct
Exploring the Seaside Charms of the Takeshiba and Hinode Area
Tokyo’s Best Waterfront Run
Cycling the Akigawa Valley
Following in the Footsteps of Hokusai

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