Tokyo Bay: Traditional Japanese Yakatabune Dinner Cruise
Who This Trip Suits
Up to three hours on a yakatabune from Shinagawa, with a Japanese course dinner and unlimited drinks, alcohol included. The H.I.S. cruise usually runs from Shinagawa past the Rainbow Bridge and up the Sumida River toward Tokyo Skytree, then back by Odaiba, with stops for the observation deck on the roof. It is rated 4.7 from 290 reviews.
The course is cooked fresh on the day: appetizers, a boat of sashimi, tempura, a seasonal rice dish, salad, noodles and dessert. Beer, shochu, sake, wine, whisky, plum liqueur and soft drinks are all-you-can-drink. Recent guests praise the sashimi and tempura and the service, and a family with a five-year-old found the staff especially kind to their son.
Practical points from the listing: the meeting point is in Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa ward; check in 30 minutes before departure; the departure time falls between 5pm and 6:30pm and is confirmed by email; you may share a table with up to six guests; and the operator cancels with a full refund in an earthquake, tsunami or storm. Hotel pickup is available as an option.
The price is from US$119 a person (checked October 2026), with free cancellation up to 11 days before. For the 90-minute alternative with sukiyaki, see the homepage comparison; for whether it is worth it, is a yakatabune worth it?.
About This Experience
A dinner cruises on Yakatabune houseboats have a long tradition and are very popular throughout Japan, especially in Tokyo.
Highlights
- See the beautiful scenery of Tokyo at night
- Admire the Tokyo Skytree and Rainbow Bridge from the top deck
- Taste multiple authentic Japanese dishes
- Enjoy included all-you-can-drink
- Hotel pick-up service available in option
What's Included
- ✓ Yakatabune cruise
- ✓ Japanese dinner
- ✓ Unlimited drinks (beer, shochu, Japanese sake, wine, whiskey, plum liqueur, and soft drinks)
Not Included
- Transportation
Good to Know
- There is a possibility of sharing a table with other guests up to 6.
- The departure time is between 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM. The actual time depends on the date and weather and will be announced via a separate email once the departure time is confirmed
- Please check in 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Departure times are subject to minor adjustments depending on seasonal conditions. Any schedule updates will be communicated in advance via email.
- The cruise operates may cancel due to earthquake, tsunami, storm, or other special circumstances, travelers will receive a full refund.
- The route is subject to change.
- Depending on the type of boat, guests will be asked to remove their shoes when boarding and change into slippers provided on board.
- Some boats feature horigotatsu-style seating (sunken floor seating). Chairs are not available on these boats.
- The dinner cannot be catered for dietary requirements
- There will be a special meal for infants aged between 3 and 5 years old
