"Wonderful food with unlimited drinks. Time to go above twice for photos. Would recommend doing"
Asakusa · 2.5 Hours · From US$102 (Oct 2026)
Sumida River Dinner Cruise
Yakatabune Amitatsu's houseboat from Azumabashi, across the river from Asakusa: a Japanese course of about 14 dishes, free-flow drinks, Tokyo Skytree behind you and the Rainbow Bridge ahead.
From
US$102
per person (14-dish course and free-flow drinks, alcohol included; checked October 2026)
Free cancellation (10 days)
- 4.6 / 5 956+ Reviews
- 14 Dishes Japanese Course
- Free-Flow Drinks Included
- Free Cancellation (10 days)
The Experience
What the Sumida River Cruise Includes
A full Japanese course of about 14 dishes, free-flow drinks with alcohol, and two stops on the roof deck for the view.
Highlights
- Experience traditional Japanese dinner cruise from Asakusa
- Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tokyo Bay at night
- Take memorable photos of Tokyo Skytree
- Enjoy the authentic Japanese dinner with all you can drink
What's Included
- Full course Japanese style dinner (about 14 dishes)
- Free-flow drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
- Cruise boat fare
Good to know: Please kindly note that any requests related to dietary restrictions or meal changes must be submitted at least two days prior to your reservation date. · We kindly ask that you notify us in advance via message, as we are unfortunately unable to accommodate any changes on the day of the cruise. · Please also note that a handling fee of ¥1,000 (tax included) per guest will be applied for any changes related to dietary restrictions or meal selections. · This dinner cruise comes with a full course Japanese style dinner and a free-flow of drinks including Beer, Sake, Whiskey, wine, Plum wine, tea, and various soft drinks · The cruise may be canceled in case of severe weather such as typhoons. If the cruise is canceled at our discretion due to weather or other safety concerns, a full refund will be provided. · Not Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, English Guide (Staff use translator)
How the Sumida River Dinner Cruise Works
Send any dietary request two days ahead, board at Azumabashi, and plan for two and a half hours on the river and the bay.
Dietary Requests Two Days Ahead
The listing asks for dietary requests or meal changes at least two days before, by message, and charges a handling fee of 1,000 yen a guest for them. Nothing can be changed on the day.
Board at Azumabashi
The boat leaves from Azumabashi in Sumida ward, across the Sumida River from Asakusa Station. Check the meeting point and time on your voucher.
Down the River to the Bay
The course is served as the boat runs down the Sumida to Tokyo Bay. Near the Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba it stops, and you climb up to the roof for the view.
Back Under the Skytree
The rest of the meal comes on the way back, with a second stop for the lit-up Tokyo Skytree before the boat returns to Asakusa.
Photo Gallery
The Sumida River Yakatabune
Photos from the listing: the boat at night, the course and the dining room.
Book Your Experience
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The Sumida River Cruise Against the Other Yakatabune
Amitatsu from Asakusa, the 90-minute Odaiba boat and the spring cherry blossom route. Prices as listed on GetYourGuide in October 2026.
| Feature | ASAKUSA Amitatsu, Sumida River | Yakatabune, Odaiba Route | SPRING Cherry Blossom Cruise |
|---|---|---|---|
| From (October 2026) | US$102 per person | US$75 per person | US$75 per person |
| Time on the water | 2.5 hours | 90 minutes | 90 minutes |
| Meal | About 14 dishes | Beef sukiyaki | Sukiyaki or a tea ceremony |
| Drinks | Free-flow, alcohol included | Soft drinks; alcohol extra | Soft drinks |
| Season | All year | All year | Spring (dates from 24 March 2027) |
| Free cancellation | Up to 10 days | Up to 24 hours | Up to 24 hours |
| Rating | 4.6 (956 reviews) | 4.7 (1,349 reviews) | 4.7 (102 reviews) |
| Check Availability | See the Odaiba Cruise | See the Spring Cruise |
Other Evenings on the River
More Yakatabune Cruises
The spring cherry blossom route, the 90-minute sukiyaki boat from Etchujima, and the 3-hour course cruise from Shinagawa.
CHERRY BLOSSOM SEASONTokyo: Sumida River Cherry Blossom Cruise & Japanese Cuisine
Spring only: a 90-minute Sumida River cruise under the cherry blossoms, with sukiyaki or a tea ceremony.
SUKIYAKI + SHAMISENTokyo Yakatabune Dinner Cruise: 400-Year Edo & Odaiba Route
Sukiyaki, unlimited soft drinks and a live shamisen set on a 90-minute yakatabune loop from Etchujima to Odaiba.
3-HOUR COURSETokyo Bay: Traditional Japanese Yakatabune Dinner Cruise
Two and a half to three hours from Shinagawa: sashimi, tempura and unlimited drinks, with Rainbow Bridge from the top deck.
The Guide
Why Asakusa, and What the Free-Flow Evening Is Like
It is the longest and most local of the shared cruises: more dishes, all drinks included, and most of the guests Japanese.
The Sumida River dinner cruise to book is Yakatabune Amitatsu’s houseboat from Azumabashi, across the river from Asakusa: two and a half hours down the Sumida to Tokyo Bay and back, with a Japanese course of about 14 dishes and free-flow drinks, alcohol included. It is sold as the Sumida River Traditional Yakatabune Dinner Cruise, from US$102 a person (checked October 2026), and rated 4.6 out of 5 from 956 reviews.
Check Sumida River cruise dates
What the evening is like
The boat leaves Azumabashi with Tokyo Skytree behind it and runs down the Sumida while the first dishes arrive. Out on Tokyo Bay it stops near the Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba, and you climb up to the roof deck for the city lit up across the water; on the way back there is a second stop for the Skytree. The drinks are all-you-can-drink, beer, sake, whisky, wine, plum wine, tea and soft drinks, and the staff keep the glasses full. Recent guests describe a good meal at the right pace, two trips up to the roof for photos, and a boat full of Japanese guests, which several found the best part.
Two things to know. The course is a traditional Japanese one, and one family noted the dishes are unusual for children. And the crew speak through a translator rather than giving an English guided commentary; the listing lists an English guide as not included.
The rules are stricter than on the 90-minute boats
Amitatsu’s free cancellation runs up to 10 days before, not 24 hours. Dietary requests or meal changes must be sent at least two days ahead, by message, and carry a handling fee of 1,000 yen a guest; nothing can be changed on the day. If your plans might move, the 90-minute boats from Etchujima are the more flexible choice.
Amitatsu or the 90-minute sukiyaki boat?
They suit different evenings. Amitatsu is the full yakatabune night: longer, more dishes, everything to drink included, and a mostly local crowd. Orange Tour’s Odaiba-route yakatabune is shorter at 90 minutes, built for visitors with a multilingual host and a live shamisen performance, and serves sukiyaki with soft drinks; alcohol is extra. Choose Amitatsu if you drink and want the traditional evening; choose the Etchujima boat for a first night in Tokyo or if you do not drink.
Pick the evening that fits:
The full evening, drinks included
Amitatsu, Sumida River
2.5 hours from Asakusa, about 14 dishes, free-flow drinks with alcohol.
Check dates →Shorter, with a show
Yakatabune, Odaiba Route
90 minutes from Etchujima, sukiyaki and live shamisen, soft drinks only.
See the Odaiba cruise →Prices and review counts as listed on GetYourGuide in October 2026, not a quote.
In spring: the cherry blossom route
When the cherry trees along the Sumida bloom, at the end of March and into early April, Orange Tour runs a separate 90-minute cherry blossom cruise on the river with sukiyaki or a tea ceremony, and dates for spring 2027 are already open. The cherry blossom cruise guide explains the timing.
Guest Reviews
What Sumida River Cruise Guests Say
4.6/5
from 956 verified guests
"Excellent trip with a very good meal and free flowing drinks. Well worth doing."
"We really enjoyed the cruise. It was really smooth and just at the right pace. The staff was excellent and friendly and provided great service. I would highly recommend the cruise to everyone to experience the beautiful scenery around Sumida River!"
"We had a really fun evening, sat with some lovely people. Food was good, service excellent"
"Awesome experience, everything was perfect, crew was so nice and gentle it’s definitively somerhing to try."
"The three Italians were very satisfied. They said that about 30 people will be coming to Japan next February, and they would like to be taken on your company's pleasure boat. Thank you very much."
"It was really nice. We ate well. It should be noted that these are Japanese meals, so they are a bit unusual for children. The drinks are all-you-can-drink. Otherwise, the experience is really nice. I recommend it for those who get seasick – no worries."
"Wow…what a truly wonderful experience. The crew were extremely organized and welcoming. The majority of the guests were Japanese and it was lovely to see so many men & women dining dressed up in their traditional clothes. The set dinner menu was a very authentic Japanese dinner, delicious, and more food & alcohol than we could ask for. I wish I had saved more room for all the delicious tempura items which came towards the end of the meal. The views as we went along the Sumida River were great and having the opportunity to see lighted fountain show near Odaiba Marine Park was a highlight. We also stooped for a good view of the Tokyo tower. I would highly recommend this experience. Note: most of the commentary is in Japanese but this did not affect our experience. Thanks to all the hardworking crew that made this a truly wonderful experience."
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See All ReviewsA Course Dinner and Free-Flow Drinks From Asakusa
Yakatabune Amitatsu's dinner cruise leaves Azumabashi by Asakusa for two and a half hours on the Sumida River and Tokyo Bay, with about 14 dishes and free-flow drinks, alcohol included. Rated 4.6 from 956 reviews, from US$102 a person as of October 2026, with free cancellation up to 10 days before. Starting from US$102 per person (14-dish course and free-flow drinks, alcohol included; checked October 2026).
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Sumida River Dinner Cruise FAQ
The questions people ask about the yakatabune dinner cruise from Asakusa.
From US$102 a person on GetYourGuide in October 2026, with about 14 dishes and free-flow drinks, alcohol included. It is sold as Amitatsu's Sumida River Traditional Yakatabune Dinner Cruise.
About two and a half hours, from Azumabashi by Asakusa down the Sumida to Tokyo Bay and back. Orange Tour's cherry blossom route in spring is 90 minutes.
Azumabashi in Sumida ward, across the Sumida River from Asakusa Station. Check the exact meeting point and time on your voucher.
Yes: beer, sake, whisky, wine, plum wine, tea and soft drinks are free-flow for the whole cruise. That is the main difference from the 90-minute Odaiba-route boat, which includes soft drinks only.
No, the listing says an English guide is not included and the staff use a translator. For a multilingual host and a show, the Odaiba-route yakatabune is the better fit.
Yes, if you message at least two days before; the listing charges 1,000 yen a guest for dietary changes and cannot change anything on the day. Set it up when you book.
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