Tokyo River Cruise from Asakusa Station to Odaiba Price: $10 Description: Embark on a scenic Tokyo River Cruise starting from Asakusa Station. This delightful journey takes you along the Sumida River, offering breathtaking views of Tokyo’s iconic landmarks. As you glide through the water, you’ll pass by the majestic Tokyo Skytree, the serene Hamarikyu Gardens, and the vibrant Rainbow Bridge. The cruise provides a unique perspective of the city’s blend of traditional and modern architecture. Highlights: Tokyo Skytree: Marvel at the towering structure that dominates Tokyo’s skyline. Hamarikyu Gardens: Enjoy the lush greenery and tranquil atmosphere of this historic garden. Rainbow Bridge: Admire the colorful lights of this impressive suspension bridge. Odaiba: Arrive at the bustling artificial island of Odaiba, known for its shopping, entertainment, and stunning waterfront views. Statue of Liberty: Visit the replica of the Statue of Liberty at Odaiba Marine Park, a symbol of friendship between Japan and France1. This relaxing cruise is perfect for those looking to experience Tokyo’s beauty from a different angle. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the stunning views! #asakusa...
Read moreDecided to take the evening cruise for a change of view, but I don't recommend it despite the nice entertainment (singing) on board...really nice guide dressed in traditional clothing. You can ask to have a picture with or without her. You ll get more out of a day cruise. The reason I don't recommend it is that there is a great amount of space between the closest seat and the edge of the boat...hence it is very difficult to watch outside or take photos even if you try to stick your head out...probably for security reasons.
Being someone who cannot swim, I was a bit uneasy when I did not see life jackets readily placed near the seats.
However, there is one advantage of taking the boat cruise after 6pm...you embark n disembark at the same pier, not like the daytime departures.
For some reason, the ride didn't seem long at all and the boat stopped often and was making a few U turns. The diesel smell of the boat can easily cause seasickness during its...
Read moreInteresting way to see Tokyo by boat. Recommend reserving tickets online in advance. You can either go down to the gardens and stroll through or take it further to Odaiba. We turned up and the next cruise was full and we had to hang around the area nearby for a couple of hours until the next available cruise. It didn't seem to matter if you arrived before your cruise to try to grt a better seat as you couldn't line up anywhere, you wait upstairs and then they asked people to go downstairs, and then people that reserved online could board first, however it wasn't overly packed and everyone could sit comfortably and we could get window seats. Inside the boat was very hot because it has a glass roof. It would be great if they could put some shades over the glass roof in the summer the sides were open though so there was a...
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