Cruise Ships & Waterbuses

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.

Ranging from large cruisers to yakata-bune

A variety of cruises can be enjoyed around Tokyo, ranging from luxurious lunch or dinner cruises to atmospheric houseboats.

Zeal's 90-minute sightseeing cruise of Tokyo’s spectacular waterborne views

These fixed-schedule cruises offer a waterborne panoramic view of Tokyo with an English-speaking guide. Departing from Tennozu Isle, the cruise takes in many famous Tokyo landmarks, including Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, Eitai Bridge, Toyosu, and Odaiba. On board, drinks and food only available in Japan are sold.

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	1.5 hours
Inquiries	03-3454-0432
Official website	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	2.5 hours (19:00-21:30)
Inquiries	03-3798-8101
Official website	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 (1603-1867). Imagine the scene they enjoyed while taking in the view of TOKYO SKYTREE and delighting in exquisite Edo-style tempura.

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

Tokyo Waterbuses

Water buses operate on a fixed schedule between sightseeing spots in Tokyo, including Asakusa, Odaiba, and Toyosu. Travel to your destination while viewing the Tokyo cityscape from a different waterborne perspective.

Sumida River Line

Route	Asakusa - Hama-rikyu Gardens* - Hinode Pier - Asakusa
The number of water bus services	Approx. 3 departures per day
Fare (One-way)	Asakusa - Hama-rikyu Gardens: 1,180 yen (Children 470 yen) *Including admission fee to Hama-rikyu Gardens Hinode Pier - Asakusa: 1,000 yen (Children 500 yen) Asakusa - Hinode Pier: Adults 1,000 yen (Children 500 yen)
Time required	Asakusa - Hama-rikyu Gardens Approx. 35 minutes Asakusa - Hinode Pier Approx. 40-50 minutes

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

Hotaluna Line

Route	Asakusa - Hinode Pier - Odaiba Marine Park - Asakusa
The number of water bus services	Approx. 2 departures per day
Fare (One-way)	Asakusa - Hinode Pier:1,400 yen (Children 700 yen) Hinode Pier - Odaiba Marine Park: 1,000 yen (Children 500 yen) Odaiba Marine Park - Asakusa: 2,000 yen (Children 1,000 yen) Asakusa - Odaiba Marine Park: 2,000 yen (Children 1,000 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
The number of water bus services	Approx. 2 departures per day
Fare (One-way)	Asakusa - Odaiba Marine Park: 2,000 yen (Children 1,000 yen)
Time required	Asakusa - Odaiba Marine Park Approx. 50 min

Emeraldas Line

Route	Odaiba Marine Park - Toyosu
The number of water bus services	Approx. 2 departures per day
Fare (One-way)	2,000 yen (Children 1,000 yen)
Time required	Approx. 55 min

-Inquiry-
Sumida River Line / Hotaluna Line / Himiko Line / Emeraldas Line
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.

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-
Asakusa-Odaiba Cruise
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 official websites above for details.