TOKYO · AREA GUIDE
Tokyo’s best days out.
The 15 most popular tokyo bay & river cruises in Tokyo, from the famous to the underrated. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it.
Mt Fuji 5th Station, Lake Ashi cruise, and Mt Komagatake Ropeway, plus a Shinkansen ride back to Tokyo. Fast, scenic, weather-ready.
Most Popular“Long day but fantastic it was amazing and joy was fabulous our driver was very safe as well Everything worked out great”
Tokyo to Mt. Fuji 5th station, then Hakone ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise, finished by Shinkansen back to Tokyo. Guided and ticketed.
“We had a great time around Mt Fuji, the Hakone Ropeway and lake Ashi cruise. Everything was so well organized. Lovely, our tour guide, made it a really fun, smooth and enjoyable experience. She has a lot of positive energy. The good weather made it possible to have stunning views of Mt Fuji throughout the…”
Tokyo in one day: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree with skip-the-line entry, and a Bay Cruise plus matcha and lunch.
“We really enjoyed this tour around Tokyo. It was amazing to see so much in one day. Lovely was our tour guide. She was friendly, funny and shared lots of information about the city, then later, tips for places to eat and shop. Definitely recommend.”
Coach day from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Lake Ashi cruise, and Hakone Komagatake ropeway. Optional lunch and drum show.
“It was the most unforgettable trip in a lifetime. The tour guide and the driver were knowledgeable and accommodating. I was so grateful that I got this tour.”
Ride a traditional yakatabune from Asakusa for a 14-dish Japanese dinner, free-flow drinks, and Tokyo Skytree and bay night views.
“It's was very nice ! there are a stop on Odaiba to see buildings and bridges. Lots of food.”
Tokyo to Hakone for a pirate-boat cruise on Lake Ashi, the Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani volcano and black eggs, plus outlets or onsen.
“Absolutely enjoyed it. Everything was prompt. Guide spoke fluently and shared info every step of the way. Driver was great too. Totally worth the money. Every stop was a great experience. Even though we couldn't see Mt. Fuji due to heavy rains and wind, it was a truly unforgettable experience.”
Dynamic Tokyo day tour: Tokyo Tower views, matcha tea experience, Senso-ji and Imperial Palace stops, plus a Sumida River cruise and buffet lunch.
“Extremely well organised. Aki (our tour guide) was outstanding. The day flowed beautifully and was so informative. Excellent day highly recommend it. For families too.”
Tokyo Bay dinner cruise on a yakatabune with sukiyaki, live shamisen music, unlimited soft drinks, and night views from an open deck.
“We had the unlimited beer and sake ..such a good deal. Also the musical performance was great and the hostess was excellent.”
Cruise Tokyo Bay on a yakatabune with shamisen show, sukiyaki-style hot pot, soft drinks, then visit Tokyo Tower for big views.
“The food was excellent traditional Japanese - I had a vegetarian meal with tofu, the views of the city were stunning, and the musician, who played the shamisen and sang, is very well known in Japan, has a contract with the NHK, and even played at the Tokyo Olympics’ closing ceremony!”
Bus trip from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji 5th Station and Hakone, with Lake Ashi cruise, ropeway, and optional lunch plus a wadaiko drum show.
“Unfortunately cloud covering top of Mt Fuji but this didn’t detract from the experience. Lake Ashi cruise was beautiful.”
Traditional yakatabune dinner cruise in Tokyo Bay: Skytree and Rainbow Bridge views, fresh multi-course meal, and unlimited drinks.
“The vibe was amazing, and the staff were so welcoming and efficient.”
Mt Fuji, Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, Owakudani black eggs, plus two Fuji-area classics. Pickup in Tokyo, full 10-hour day.
“by Jennifer_N -"Our tour guide, Kousei, was awesome, and the experience was truly amazing—everything promised in the Viator outline. We were very lucky that Mt. Fuji was clear and not cloudy, which made the trip even more special. One tip: be sure to bring yen, as cards are only accepted at one gift store. Later…”
A full-day Mt. Fuji and Hakone escape from Tokyo with a Lake Ashi cruise, Oshino Hakkai ponds, and hands-on ramen-making lunch.
“It was a very nice tour : we were a small group and our accompagnator, Hiro, was really nice. The choses places were very well chosen.”
10-hour Mt. Fuji Hakone tour from Tokyo: Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi cruise, free ropeway to Owakudani, swans, Oshino Hakkai.
“Jack was great and very enthusiastic and made sure we got plenty of good views of Fuji. We were lucky to have such clear day accordingly to him. If I’m ever back in Tokyo I would definitely love for him to be my guide again. His English is better than most other Japanese people I’ve…”
Premium bus day trip from Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji: pirate-ship cruise on Lake Ashi, floating torii, Owakudani ropeway, Hakone views.
“Really amazing guides in Ayaka and Mia, wonderful day out and very knowledgeable about culture and history. They both are multilingual and made the day very easy to manage. The last stop provided amazing views of Mt Fuji and capped everything off.”
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