Duration
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Experience a traditional Yakatabune cruise with tea ceremony, live shamisen, and soft drinks, offering a relaxed cultural evening on Tokyo Bay.
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Board a classic houseboat with sakura-themed interiors, creating a seasonal setting as you settle in and begin your cruise experience.
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Take part in a guided tea ceremony, where you observe and engage with rituals that explain the meaning and process behind this tradition.
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Watch a live shamisen performance onboard, adding a cultural layer to the cruise with music set against Tokyo Bay views.
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Enjoy unlimited soft drinks throughout the cruise, with multilingual hosts supporting a smooth and social onboard experience.
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90-minute Cherry blossom theme cruise
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Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
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Traditional Japanese performance
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Live shamisen performance
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Japanese, English, and Chinese-speaking host
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Unlimited soft drinks
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Hotel pickup and drop-off,
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Extra Alcoholic Drink: Asahi Beer, Sake, Suntory etc. JPY500/each CASH ONLY
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
1.5-hour Tokyo Bay Yakatabune cruise featuring a tea ceremony, shamisen performance, and unlimited soft drinks.
Getting Started
Meet at 1-chōme-3-23 Etchūjima in Koto City; final boarding is at 1-chōme-3-3 Etchūjima. Present your voucher to the host for check-in and boarding instructions. Your multilingual host will outline the flow of the experience before departure.
What To Expect
Sail on a traditional Yakatabune, a style rooted in Heian and Edo-era leisure. A seasonal sakura theme dresses the cabin, creating a calm backdrop for cultural discovery on Tokyo Bay.
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Tea ceremony demonstration – Observe key movements and symbolism as staff introduces the philosophy behind the ritual.
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Live shamisen performance – Hear the distinctive tones of this classic instrument, adding cultural texture to the cruise.
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Sakura-themed setting – Lantern-style lighting and floral decor offer a serene, photo-friendly atmosphere.
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Unlimited soft drinks with host support – Enjoy beverages throughout, with assistance in Japanese, English, and Chinese.
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Tokyo Bay views – Take in waterfront scenery from a classic houseboat as the city slips by.
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What to bring
- Bring a valid photo ID and your booking voucher for verification at check-in.
What’s not allowed
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Late arrivals cannot be accommodated, so ensure you arrive before the scheduled check-in time.
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Shoes are not allowed in designated tea ceremony areas and must be removed before entry.
Accessibility
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible due to boarding and onboard layout constraints.
Additional information
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Cherry blossom viewing depends on weather conditions and full bloom cannot be guaranteed.
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Due to limited seating on the yakatabune boat, shared tables may be required. Shoes must be removed before entering the cabin.
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Boarding on SINA boats (1 or 2) will be assigned randomly depending on the day’s traffic conditions.
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Traditional Japanese performances onboard may vary daily, and the images shown are for reference only.
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In case of force majeure events such as government regulations or natural disasters, the provider may offer an alternative arrangement or cancel the experience with a full refund.
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According to Japanese law, alcoholic beverages cannot be served to individuals under 20 years old. Infants under 3 years old will be charged 3,000 JPY for insurance only.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
