All Reviews for Yakatabune

It was my first experience on a traditional houseboat, which I had always dreamed of. It was a bit chilly, but it was really great. The number of passengers and the duration were just right, and I enjoyed the scenery. The tempura was amazing!

憧れの屋形船初体験でした。少し肌寒い季節でしたが、とてもよかったです。定員数も所要時間もちょうどよく、景色も楽しめました。てんぷら最高でした！

On the day of the trip, I was worried because the wind was incredibly strong, but we departed on time without any issues. I was very satisfied with both the food and the staff. Since it was at night, I would like to take the trip again for lunch next time if I have the chance.

当日はものすごい風が強くて心配したけど無事時間通り出発しました。
料理、スタッフさん共にとても満足しました。
夜だったので今度機会があったら昼御飯にまた乗りたいです。

It was my first time on a yakatabune (houseboat). The guide was very kind and took a lot of photos for us. The night view was beautiful, and the food was delicious, making it a wonderful memory. Thank you!

初めての屋形船。
案内役のお兄さんがとても親切で、たくさん写真を撮って下さいました。
夜景が綺麗でお料理も美味しくて素敵な思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました！

I had an old-fashioned image of a yakatabune, but it was lively and fun, with warm, homey moments and romantic times. It was a fantastic two and a half hours! I was thrilled to celebrate my birthday with everyone. I want to go to Tokyo every year to ride on one.

屋形舟を古いイメージでいましたが、賑やかで楽しかったり、温かいアットホームな時間があったり、ロマンチックな時間があったり、すごく楽しめた２時間半でした！誕生日のお祝いを皆でしてもらい感激でした。
毎年乗りに東京に出掛けたいです。

We used it for our marriage registration date and my husband's birthday, and it became a wonderful memory! I think the food that can be served on a boat is limited, but everything was delicious, and the view was amazing! I would love to use it again.

入籍日＆夫の誕生日に利用させて頂きましたが大変良い思い出になりました！
船上で出せる料理って限られると思うんですがどれも美味しかったですし景色も最高でした！
また利用させて頂きたいです。

I experienced a yakatabune (houseboat) for the first time. It was a very beautiful boat, and since it had a sunken kotatsu, I was able to spend my time comfortably. The food was also very delicious, and I was surprised at how quickly they brought the drinks when I ordered. The restroom was clean and tidy as well. The night view from the water was breathtaking and looked different from what I had seen before. Next time, I would like to ride during the cherry blossom season.

はじめて屋形船を体験しました。とても綺麗な船で、掘りごたつになっているため快適に過ごせました。お料理もとてもおいしく、飲み物もオーダーすればすぐに運んできてくれて驚きました。トイレも綺麗で清潔でした。水辺からの夜景は今までとは違った見え方で感動しました。今度は桜の時期に乗船したいです。

This was my first time on a Yakatabune and it was a unique and amazing experience. We travelled down the river to see views of the Rainbow Bridge, Skytree and Tokyo Tower. The Yakatabune stopped twice to let us go outside onto the roof to take photos. The night view of Tokyo was amazing.

We had a really nice table inside, with delicious Japanese food like sashimi and tempura. There was more than enough food and unlimited drinks.

I'd highly reccomend this for couples or a family.

Very good experience, unlimited food and drinks plus theres karaoke after dinner. Good with big groups though, the more people the more fun. Arigato for the nice experience!

The pier was easy to find, and there were several boats lined up and we were so excited and tried to ride each one, there was a man at the pier who finally told us which one was our boat.

It was funny watching everyone coming down the earlier boats because they all looked tipsy!

When we got on board, the tables were already set with appetizers, and each table was assigned to a group. It was very interesting to see what each of the appetizers were, then we noticed a pot that had sukiyaki ready to cook!!! We tried the peach plum cocktail (all you can drink!)

We got served yummy shrimp, fish, veg tempura, then the candle under the sukiyaki pot was lit, as the boat sailed towards Odaiba. There was a stop at at Odaiba for a chance at amazing cityscape photos. By the time the candle burned out the sukiyaki was done - and it was very good and tasted clean and fresh.

Then there was a fun lion dance performed by one of the waiters - which was funny and quite entertaining.

All in all a fun first time experience for a Yakatabune cruise - would recommend you try it if you've never done one before.

It was my first experience on a yakatabune (traditional Japanese houseboat). There was singing and dancing, providing enjoyment beyond just the food and scenery, and I was very satisfied. When we boarded, there were just under 40 guests, with about 90% being Japanese. The food was very delicious and the portions were ample. The sashimi and meat were tasty, but the highlight was the freshly fried tempura. They served us hot anago (conger eel), squid, and shrimp. The drinks included a variety of options such as beer, chuhai, wine, and umeshu (plum wine).

From the yakatabune, we could see the Tokyo Skytree and Odaiba. It was especially great to get close to the waterborne Olympic monument set up in Odaiba and take photos. The boat trip lasted about two and a half hours, and it was a lot of fun. I’m considering taking a ride again during cherry blossom season or fireworks season.

初めての屋形船でした。歌あり、踊りありという感じで食事や景色以外の楽しみもあり、非常に満足でした。
私たちが乗船した時は４０名弱のお客さんとの乗り合いで、日本人が９割という感じでした。食べ物はとても美味しく、また、ボリュームも十分でした。お刺身やお肉も美味しかったですが、一番は揚げたての天ぷらでした。アナゴやイカ、エビなどを揚げたてのものを運んでいただく形です。飲み物はビールや酎ハイ、ワインに梅酒と一通りの飲み物は揃っていました。
屋形船からの景色はスカイツリーやお台場を眺めることができました。特にお台場に設置された水上の五輪モニュメントは船で接近して写真を撮ることができて非常によかったです。
およそ２時間半の船旅でしたが、とても楽しかったです。また花見の季節や花火の季節での乗船を検討しようと思います。

Overall, it was Fantastic!!
-the staff was great
-food was outstanding
-views were wonderful

As an first time person coming to Japan, this was great to view the city over a delicious Japanese meal! We loved every minute.

The boat staff provided great service, and the food and drinks were delicious! During the cruise, there were a couple times when we were allowed up on top of the boat, to look at the Tokyo Skytree and also near the Yokohama Marina area. And there was also a traditional Japanese "lion dance", the first of which I had ever seen in person. It was a unique opportunity to bring the boat guests and crew together.
My wife and I were celebrating our 6-month anniversary, and so during the last part of the cruise, the MC came up to our table to invite us in front of everyone to announce why we were celebrating, and everyone cheered for us. It was a lovely memory for us, and I appreciated the opportunity so much.

The views were wonderful. The meal was great and the staff were excellent.

This was my second time participating. I was able to experience an extraordinary night in Tokyo. There were about 40 of us, celebrating birthdays, business launches, and milestone anniversaries, along with participants from abroad. It was truly a festive gathering where we sang and danced together, making it a wonderful celebration. This is the perfect experience for those who want to celebrate in style or invite guests from overseas.

The tempura served during the meal was also prepared with consideration for my family member's allergies, taking into account the order of frying.

2回目の参加。東京に居て非日常の夜を体験できます。
総勢40名程の方と一緒でしたが、
誕生日のお祝い、起業のお祝い、還暦のお祝い、そして外国からの参加など
めでたい方々と"芸"の時間で一緒になって歌って踊って、まさに宴。
お祝いをぱぁ～っとされたい方や外国の方を招くには最高の体験。

食事の天ぷらも、アレルギー持ちの家族に合わせて揚げる順番を考慮してくださいました。

Everything was amazing! The food, the hospitality, and the night view made my mother and me keep saying how happy we were. Thank you very much.

なにもかも最高でした☆ 料理も おもてなしも夜景もずっと母と幸せだね〜って話してました。
ありがとうございました。

Everything went smoothly! Check-in process was efficient and we were warmly greeted and taken to out seats. Smooth sailing, great food and drinks, and very professional staff. I will go again with a bigger group of friends next time. It was awesome! Plus, it was my birthday and the group all sang to me. Thank you!

If you're going to Tokyo, I recommend trying something you've never done before, like a traditional yakatabune (houseboat). The delicious food and the fun guide, along with the boat staff, made the one-and-a-half-hour cruise fly by.

The view of the Tokyo Skytree from the boat was also great. I was able to take some fantastic photos.

Next time, I want to ride while enjoying the cherry blossoms or fireworks.

東京に行くなら、やった事ない事やってみようって事で、初屋形船です。
美味しいお料理と楽しいガイドさん?船のお姉さんと一緒のクルーズ一時間半あっという間でした。

船からのスカイツリーも良かったです。
写真もバッチリ撮れました。

今度は桜の季節か花火見ながら乗りたいな。

What a nice experience in Tokyo. The hosts did not speak a lot of English, but this did not take away from the dinner at all. We felt welcome during the cruise, and all of the guests were friendly.

Easily exceeded our expectations!

Everything about the dinner cruise was exceptional! The food was excellent and the views were amazing. There was a large assortment of beverages to chose from. It was the highlight of my trip to Tokyo! It was easy to find and taxi were waiting near by to return to your hotel.

I made a reservation for the lunch course! I took motion sickness medication and was fully prepared, but some people felt groggy (it seems the boat sways due to the waves from other boats during the day). Since it was everyone's first time on a boat, there were some unexpected events, but we had a great time taking commemorative photos with the Tokyo Skytree in the background on the deck✨

The food was the cheapest course, but the tempura was freshly fried one piece at a time and delicious.

ランチのコースを予約しました！
酔い止めを飲んで準備万全で向かいましたが、
何人かはグロッキーに
(昼は他のボート等の残波で揺れるそうです)
皆、初めての船だったのでハプニングもありつつも、
デッキでスカイツリーをバックに記念写真が撮れたり楽しく過ごせました✨

料理も1番安いコースでしたが、
天ぷらも1品ずつ揚げたてで美味しかったです

My husband and visited Tokyo from Washington, DC and were beyond pleased with our experience on the Yukatabune Dinner Cruise! We did many wonderful things on our trip to Tokyo but every part of this cruise exceeded our expectations and we both agree it was our favorite part of the trip! The food was delicious and plentiful-sashimi, tempura, noodles, and more! We were stuffed! The drinks kept flowing and the whole boat turned into one big party of laughter and fun! Friendly staff and great company! We even received a beautiful gift when the staff heard we were celebrating our wedding anniversary! We definitely recommend this cruise to anyone who is looking to experience traditional Japanese food and culture in a very fun, unique, and beautiful setting!

The boatman and the guide were super friendly! I enjoyed the yakatabune (traditional Japanese houseboat) as a Hokkaido resident, with introductions to the Tokyo Olympic venues and the rare Hebashima. You could bring your own drinks, which was great.

船頭さんもガイドさんもチョー親切❗東京オリンピックの会場もレアーな蛇島の紹介もありで北海道人初屋形船楽しみました。飲む方は持ち込みＯｋでした。

The boat was clean on average, but could be better. The food was lackluster. And the tour guide spoke only Japanese, so all of us tourists did not understand a thing. The only good thing is seeing the sites along the river.

Dinner cruise was beyond our expectations. Excellent food, comfortable seating, very friendly staff. Host spoke a little English and was very engaging. Entertainment was great fun. Highly recommend this for a very enjoyable Japanese experience

We enjoyed our very well organized dinner cruise of Tokyo Bay. We had a beautiful evening, the boat was clean, dinner and sights were explained and the time flew. When we reached a photo op location, we were allowed on the upper deck for a clear view, otherwise we were in the enclosed area below where dinner was served. Our host and waiter was skilled in many languages, making the experience meaningful for all.

The crew did a great job creating an experience for people of all ages and backgrounds. We enjoyed it and will be recommending it to friends just like how it was recommended to us! :)

I invited my mother to join me at the end of the year. It was wonderful to enjoy delicious meals while leisurely taking in the sights of Tokyo's landmarks. The freshly fried tempura was delicious!

年末に母を招待し参加しました。
美味しいお食事をゆったりといただきながら眺める東京の観光名所は素敵でした。
揚げたての天麩羅おいしかったです！

Wonderful staff created a hospitable, welcoming experience. The entertainment was interactive and enjoyable. The food was good, especially the tempura. All you can drink was a huge plus. All around great, memorable experience. If you have the money to spare, you’ll probably have a great time too.

First of all, the staff's service is outstanding. There were five staff members on board, and they responded quickly to everything from serving food to providing additional drinks. Celebrations for birthdays and other occasions were lively, and the lion dance performance was also enjoyable.

The boat stops at the Tokyo Skytree and Odaiba, allowing you to go up to the deck during that time. I was able to take photos while feeling the pleasant breeze. They were also very accommodating when it came to taking pictures with the boat in the background and with a staff member who resembled Kei Nishikori. I would love to bring my family again.

まず一番はスタッフの対応が素晴らしいです。五名のスタッフが乗船してましたが、配膳から追加の飲み物まで素早く対応してくれます。誕生日などのお祝いも盛り上がりましたし、獅子舞などのパフォーマンスも楽しかったです。
スカイツリーやお台場では停船し、その間デッキに上がる事ができます。心地よい風を感じながら写真撮影ができました。帰り際の船をバックにした写真撮影や、錦織そっくりのスタッフとの記念撮影も気持ちよく応じてくれました。また家族をつれて行きたいです。

I took a yakatabune (houseboat) for the first time, and it was amazing! Since we had a meal at a table on the boat, my legs didn't hurt at all, which was great. We boarded in the evening, so the sunset was beautiful, creating a lovely atmosphere. The food was just as shown in the promotional photos and was very delicious. Above all, I was very satisfied with the attentive service from the staff.

初めて屋形船に乗ったのですが、最高でした！
屋形船でテーブルでの食事だったので、全然足が痛くなくて良かったです。夕方からの乗船だったので、夕日が綺麗で雰囲気がよく、料理も紹介の写真通りで、とても美味しく、なによりスタッフさんのきめ細かなサービスがとても満足しました。