Tokyo Yakatabune Dinner Cruise：Sukiyaki, Show&Tokyo Tower Option
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Tokyo, Japan
- 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Do something different with an evening in Tokyo with this exciting dinner cruise experience. Enjoy the rare opportunity to sail on a traditional “yakatabune” Japanese houseboat—the type of vessel that was typical during the Edo Period. During your cruise, enjoy a delicious “sukiyaki” meal, watch a live musician, and access stunning views of top city landmarks that most visitors miss.
- Enjoy a dinner with a difference—aboard a traditional Japanese boat
- Dinner and unlimited soft drinks are included for a hassle-free experience
- Perfect way to see famous Tokyo landmarks from a new vantage point
- Upgrade your ticket to include Tokyo Tower access
What's Included
- Tokyo Bay cruise experience
- Tea ceremony and dessert (if option selected)
- Japanese sukiyaki meal (if option selected)
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Live shamisen performance
- Tokyo Tower 150m Observation Deck Ticket (if option selected)
- Multilingual host (Japanese / English / Chinese)
- The boat will stop at Odaiba for upper deck photo opportunities
- The Tokyo Aqua Symphony fountain show, with each performance lasting approximately 10 minutes
- Transportation is NOT provided to the Pier
- Not include the 250-meter ticket for Tokyo Tower
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- International rescue insurance
- Extra Alcoholic Drink: Asahi Beer, Sake, Suntory etc. JPY500/each CASH ONLY
- You’ll need to remove your shoes for this experience, and shared tables may apply
- Seats are assigned randomly, either Japanese tatami style or Western-style chairs
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1-chōme-3-23 Etchūjima, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0044, Japan
Meeting point: 1-chōme-3-23 Etchūjima, Koto City, Tokyo (This is the drop-off point for taxis; you can accurately locate it on Google Maps). Final boarding point: 1-chōme-3-3 Etchūjima. Please go to the meeting point by yourself, arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals will not be accommodated
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Minato (Pass By)
Statue of Liberty (Pass By)
Fuji TV Odaiba (Pass By)
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Tokyo Tower
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Not accepted: infants under 3 years old, pregnant women, individuals with severe leg or back conditions, and those in wheelchairs
- You will need to remove your shoes for this experience.
- Due to limited seating on the yakatabune, shared tables may be required.
- Cabin seating is allocated at random and may be either traditional Japanese tatami seating or Western-style chairs.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
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I would suggest you join this boat trip in evening to see the lights. Food was tasty. Music eas delightful. Services were very good. Particularly from the lady host.. (I can't remember her name)
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re glad you enjoyed the evening views, tasty food, music, and our service. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our host—it will mean a lot to her! We hope to welcome you again in Tokyo.
All was great and easy to go through, tour person was great and everyone involved. Good food and view was fantastic.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, fantastic views, and the service from our team. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again in Tokyo!
The dinner boat is a great night time activity. Going along the water while enjoying a good dinner and shamsien performance, is great activity.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the dinner, the beautiful views, and the shamisen performance. We hope to welcome you again in Tokyo!
The cruise was fantastic! Shea was outstanding with extraordinary people skills! She has the friendliest of smile! The cruise was fabulous because of her and the performer ! Thank you for the beautiful time!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re so glad you enjoyed the cruise and had a beautiful time. Shea and our performer will be delighted to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Great experience. An authentic, old japanese boat, but so beautiful, a delicious traditional Japanese dinner, a magnificent sound and light show in Odaiba Bay, all in a pleasant atmosphere ensured by the great artist Midori-san and the very friendly guide Shea-san who taught us many interesting things. I can't helpbut recommend the plum wine, a discovery for me, but be warned, it's not for fans of dry wines.
Thank you to the entire crew for this wonderful experience.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the traditional boat, delicious dinner, Odaiba’s sound and light show, and the warm atmosphere on board. Midori-san, Shea-san, and the whole crew will be so happy to hear your kind words. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you aboard again!
It was a lovely short cruise on Tokyo harbour.
The people were very helpful and the food delicius. The entertainment helped make it a delightful evening.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! 😊 We’re so happy you enjoyed the cruise, delicious food, entertainment, and the helpful service from our team. We hope to welcome you back for another delightful evening in Tokyo!
First ) the directions for taxi are not good . They drop you at an apartment building. We had to walk 1/2 a mile to meeting point GPS coordinates are not correct.
Second) the food is bland and limited . Cooking instructions not good .
Third ) Activities and entertainment, did not match the itinerary we were given . Not as advertised..
We believe they scaled back the itinerary due to the fact that there were only 3 paying customers.
Fourth ) The boat is run down and needs some attention.
We have been on several dinner cruises all around the world. And this one was the worst. . Definitely not worth the money..
We were on a dinner cruise in Australia in March 2026 and paid the same amount of money . Only we were fed a 4 course meal with wine pairing, and dessert. And the boat was all glass window boat. It was amazing..
The only good thing about the cruise was the girl the Instructor and the guy that played traditional Japanese folk music . That was all the entertainment we got all the rest was canceled. I guess cause there was only three of us. We didn’t deserve the whole entertainment experience..
we saw them arrived to the boat, but then they left
Everything I do I book through Viator . This is the first experience I’ve ever had and I have been using them since before Covid. We normally use my wife’s account. This is the first time I’ve used my own. For these tickets..
So do yourself a favor and just do a boat ride skip the dinner and the entertainment you’ll be much happier!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re truly sorry that the experience did not meet your expectations.
We sincerely apologize for the difficulty you experienced finding the meeting point. We understand how frustrating it must have been to be dropped off away from the boarding location, and we’ll continue working to make our directions and location information clearer.
Thank you again for your honest feedback. We value your comments and will use them to improve the experience and provide clearer information for future guests.
I was expecting a different experience, food was ok although very nervous with the whole cooking safety situation, the seating area is kind of challenging to get up and go in, it was hot and humid on the boat, the whole experience felt boring.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations.
We understand your concerns about the onboard cooking, traditional floor seating, and the heat and humidity, and we’re sorry these aspects made you feel uncomfortable. We also regret that the overall experience felt less engaging than you had hoped.
Your feedback is very valuable to us, and we’ll continue working to make the experience more comfortable and enjoyable for our guests while preserving the traditional yakatabune atmosphere.
Thank you again for sharing your comments.
Authentic music and food experience - good views! The food was tasty - just enough DIY to be fun without working too hard
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the authentic Japanese music, delicious food, and beautiful views. We’re especially glad you had fun preparing your meal onboard without too much work! Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
This was honestly one of our favorite experiences in Tokyo. Everything came together perfectly: the food, the beautiful nighttime cruise, and especially the entertainment. The musician and singer were fantastic and brought so much energy and warmth to the evening. The entire staff was amazing, friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Experiencing Tokyo from the water at night while enjoying great food and live entertainment made for a very special evening. Our family loved every minute of it, and we would absolutely do this again. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly delighted to hear that this was one of your favorite experiences in Tokyo.
It’s wonderful to know that your family enjoyed the food, nighttime views, and especially the live music and singing. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our performers and entire team—they’ll be thrilled to know they helped make your evening so special.
Thank you for your heartfelt recommendation. We’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you and your family back again in the future!
The dinner cruise was fantastic. A great experience of traditional Japanese style. It was fun cooking our food on the table, even though that little burner contributed to the heat. lol It did cool down and the view of the Rainbow Bridge, Statue of Liberty and other surroundings were just beautiful. Our guide, Yoyo, was very friendly and informative. It was me and my husband’s 34th wedding anniversary, and this was a great way to celebrate indulging more into the Japanese culture.
The food was delicious. The staff were great! Be aware that you are sitting at a table at floor level if you have mobility issues or are older. The boat was beautifully decorated and a local performer was included which was a nice touch. However, we had to sit inside while moving so the view limited while we cruised down the river and many of us were sitting with our backs to the window. We did anchor near Tokyo Bay and had the chance to go to the upper deck for photos for about 15-20 min. The view was spectacular. However the light show that we were supposed to see had been rescheduled by about 15 min and started as we were leaving to head back which was very disappointing.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the delicious food, beautiful boat decorations, local performance, and the hospitality of our team. We’re also happy to know that you had the opportunity to enjoy the views from the upper deck and capture some memorable photos.
We appreciate your helpful comments regarding the traditional floor-level seating and onboard viewing experience. As a traditional yakatabune, our seating style is part of the cultural experience, but we understand that it may be challenging for guests with mobility concerns. We will continue working to make these details clearer for future guests.
We’re sorry that the timing of the light show did not meet your expectations. Since these events can sometimes be affected by operational scheduling, we understand how disappointing it was to miss the full viewing experience.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future.
Very well organized. Was fun and the food was good. Drop off and pick up from a taxi was convenient. Entertainment was good as well.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the well-organized experience, delicious food, entertainment, and convenient access by taxi. It’s wonderful to know that our team helped make your cruise a fun and memorable one.
Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back again for another special experience in Tokyo!
This is not for the elderly person as I am. The seating is very difficult for people with mobility issues.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the seating was uncomfortable for you.
As our yakatabune is a traditional Japanese boat with tatami-style seating, it can be challenging for guests with limited mobility. We truly appreciate your comments and will continue working to make this information clearer before booking so that guests can choose the experience that best suits their needs.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we wish you all the best in your future travels.
Excellent food and the staff super friendly. Overall a great experience. They even sang "Happy Birthday" to my daughter.
The dinner was delicious and the music was fun. It felt very traditional. The boat has good A/C, which was great in the summer heat. I wish we'd learned a little bit more as the boat was moving, but what they told us when it stops was informative and a great spot for pictures.
Wonderful hosts and delicious dinner! The only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars was the eating area was quite hot without air conditioning, the view of the city was obscured by the windows. After dinner we did get to go to the top and see the city lights which was brilliant! I would still recommend for a nice experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the delicious dinner and the warm hospitality from our team. It’s wonderful to know that the views from the open deck made your evening even more memorable.
We also appreciate your feedback about the temperature inside the cabin and the window views. Your comments are very valuable to us, and we’ll continue looking for ways to improve our guests’ comfort while preserving the traditional atmosphere of the yakatabune.
Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future!
The food was amazing!! The show that was performed by the singer and guitar player was a traditional Japanese. We were with 8 in total. One was my 83 year old mother was kinda difficult for her getting up and down from the table. The staff were very friendly and everything was on time.
Wonderful experience cooking on the boat and the food was delicious. Great show as well! The tower is far and you need a taxi to get to it. Youre not dropped off in front of it. Tower was nice as well.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the delicious food, the fun of cooking onboard, and the live entertainment.
Thank you as well for your feedback regarding the Tokyo Tower option. We appreciate your comments and will continue working to make it clearer that the Tower tickets are provided for independent use after the cruise, rather than as a stop during the tour.
We’re so glad you had a wonderful experience, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Boats are not air conditioned. The inside is hot and muggy and made worse by 40-50 people using gas burners to make their own Hotpot. The food is just okay 3/5. The overall score would be better with some consideration for the heat and humidity.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the onboard temperature affected your experience.
Our traditional yakatabune is designed to preserve an authentic Japanese atmosphere, and cooking sukiyaki at the table is an important part of the experience. However, we understand that during the warmer months, the heat and humidity can be uncomfortable, especially with multiple hot pots in use.
We truly appreciate your comments and will continue looking for ways to improve our guests' comfort while preserving the traditional experience. Thank you again for your valuable feedback.
Just make sure you know exact pick up
Point … not on wharf … entertainment very good & food offered ( recommend)
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your review!
We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the entertainment and the food, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
Thank you as well for your feedback about the meeting point. We’ll continue working to make our directions as clear as possible for future guests. We hope to welcome you again soon!
The food is delicious! You will have to take your shoes off so if you are wearing sandals you may want to bring socks. I selected this for the tea ceremony option and it wasn’t a part of our experience so that was confusing but regardless we had a lovely time.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the delicious food and had a lovely time with us. Thank you as well for sharing the helpful tip about bringing socks.
We’re sorry for the confusion regarding the tea ceremony option, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We’ll use it to help make our experience descriptions clearer for future guests.
If you have issues with your back, getting in and out of your seat is very difficult. It was also a bit difficult to find the metic point.
The food was good and the views from the middle of the bay were worth the trip.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for your honest and detailed feedback. We fully understand how difficult it was for you to get in and out of your seat due to your back discomfort, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.
We also noticed that you had trouble finding our meeting point. We will definitely improve our guidance and provide clearer directions to help future guests avoid such issues.
We are truly delighted that you enjoyed the delicious food and stunning bay views, which made your trip worthwhile. Your precious feedback is greatly valued by us, and we will keep refining all details to deliver a more comfortable experience for everyone.
Fun small boat ride around Tokyo harbor with a sukiyaki (hot pot) dinner. Each person gets their ouw hotpot filled with good stuff. T. You cook it yourself and enjoy over rice. Miso soup and light fruit dessert served.
Aftee dinner you go out side up top ND there is a dancing waters fountain show with music that can be viewed. Fun at might for sure (I did the 7:20pm) departure and it was perfect for that.
There is also traditional Japanese music, we had a wonderful singer too who got everyone involved in the last songs.
Really pleasant way to send the evening and see Tokyo at night. The food was really good (mushroom, beef, other veggies, glass noodles).
I'd do this again!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the sukiyaki dinner, the traditional music, and the beautiful nighttime views of Tokyo Harbor. It’s especially lovely to know that the fountain show and singer helped make the evening even more memorable.
We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the food and had such a pleasant experience overall. Thank you for your kind words, and we’d be honored to welcome you back again for another cruise!
Really great experience. Enjoyed the meal (and the cool ability to cook it myself). The entertainment was engaging.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the meal and the fun experience of cooking it yourself. It’s also wonderful to know that you found the entertainment engaging.
Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you again for another memorable cruise! ⛴️✨
Definitely take this boat ride with delicious dinner and Japanese folk music and singing. Super excellent!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! 😊
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the delicious dinner, traditional Japanese folk music, and singing onboard.
Thank you for your wonderful recommendation and kind words. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable cruise in the future! ⛴️✨
It was delightful experience. A must. Had a delicious dinner, nice entertainment, and beautiful views. The crew was fantastic and took care of all of our needs.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a delightful experience and enjoyed the delicious dinner, entertainment, and beautiful views.
It’s especially lovely to know that our crew helped make your evening comfortable and memorable. Thank you for your kind recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again soon! ⛴️✨
What a great adventure Hibiki‘s music was amazing and Karyn was a great host. The sukiyaki was wonderful too
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great adventure. Hibiki and Karyn will be so happy to hear your kind words!
We’re also glad you enjoyed the sukiyaki. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future! ⛴️✨
This was a great experience. The dinner was excellent, it was a very fulfilling beef hot pot that tasted great. Would recommend this for all.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the dinner and found the beef hot pot both delicious and satisfying.
Thank you for your recommendation, and we’re so glad you had a great experience. We hope to welcome you again in the future! ⛴️✨
A Great night out. Good food and entertainment. A good way to see the Tokyo skyline. On a Traditional Japanese wooden boat.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, entertainment, and the beautiful Tokyo skyline from our traditional Japanese wooden boat.
Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you again for another great evening in the future! ⛴️✨
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