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Japan's classics.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Guided 10-hour Mt Fuji 5th Station and Hakone cruise day from Tokyo with ropeway, buffet lunch options, and a Shinkansen ride back.
“Team Yuti!! Loved this day trip, blessed with wonderful visibility for Fuji and got to the 5th station! Wind was too strong for the ropeway but the cruise was fab and Yuti’s enthusiasm made the alternatives fun, highly recommend.”
One long day tour from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji 5th Station and Hakone, with ropeway thrills and a Lake Ashi cruise plus lunch.
“Hiro san is good guide , friendly and spend extra effort to explain and engage his audience”
Tokyo highlights by coach in 10 hours: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa matcha and lunch, Skytree skip-the-line, plus Odaiba Bay Cruise.
“Nice sunny weather helped us enjoy the sights on this itinerary which gets you from one side of Tokyo to the other and back - taking in the major sights and setting you up for your own exploration the next day. A very informative guide and good transportation make this long day enjoyable and feasible.…”
Coach day trip from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Lake Ashi cruise, and Hakone Komagatake ropeway, with optional lunch.
“Going to Mt Fuji during Cherry Blossom season is highly recommended. Hiro was very kind and made sure everyone understood how to take their trains after the tour. And I loved the drummers! Fantastic show!”
Osaka’s Dotonbori river cruise with a beer discount coupon. Short, covered, photo-friendly ride past Glico and Kani Doraku sights.
“The guide didn’t really explain anything. I saw the other boats had guides that were actively talking, playing music and even making some show. Ours was quiet.”
Sail the Sumida River on a traditional yakatabune from Asakusa, eat a full Japanese multicourse dinner, and snap night views.
“Amazing Japanese cuisine allowing visitors to enjoy the food culture of Japan.”
A 10-hour Hakone Fuji day trip with a pirate boat on Lake Ashi, a ropeway to Mt Hakone, Owakudani volcano, plus onsen or shopping.
“Lisa, our guide, was extremely pleasant, informative and very approachable. She went above and beyond to ensure that we had an excellent experience. The volcanic Owakudani valley, lake Ashinoko, and the views of Mt. Fuji are things I will never forget!”
A fast, guided Tokyo loop with Imperial Palace, Senso-ji, matcha-making, hotel buffet lunch, Sumida River cruise, and Tokyo Tower views.
“I chose the pay later option for a tour on March 3. Iceceived a confirmation of payment from viator on the 2nd. But never received a pass. I thought that confirmation was the pass. Showed up at tour departure but my name was not on list. ThRead more”
Naha to Tokashiki Island day trip with boat round-trip, shuttle to Aharen or Tokashiku, lunch, and optional sea turtle snorkeling.
“Aharen beach was a gem. I could have spent not only hours snorkeling there but also a full week swimming in those waters. The lunchtime was a bit confusing. The schedule was a bit tight to combine eating and hoping on the bus. We spent half of the trip on the transportation, not at the…”
A 20-minute Osaka Dotonbori river cruise with Glico and neon views, VIP-style seating, and BYO drinks for a bright night plan.
“Amazing activity and very professional supervision. Had a great experience here at the chopstick workshop. Special thanks to Ms. Lidya for her kind assistance during the entire process. Highly recommend this place!! Thanks to the workshop team!”
Cruise Tokyo Bay on a yakatabune with shamisen music, a sukiyaki-style hot pot, soft drinks, then finish at Tokyo Tower.
“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!”
20-minute Dotonbori river cruise from Don Quijote, nine bridges and Glico signs. Short, scenic, and good value for Osaka views.
“Amazing views of Osaka! The tour guides were kind and pleasant!!”
Economy bus day trip from Tokyo to Mt Fuji and Hakone with Lake Ashinoko cruise, ropeway, lunch options, and drum show.
“Sunday received confirmation of trip. Wednesday arrived to meeting point only to be told by bus station staff trip was canceled. NO CONTACT was made by Viator or tour company. BETTER GET REFUND.”
Volcano heat, Kyushu grasslands, and Takachiho Gorge by boat or on foot, with guide-led stops from Fukuoka for about $45.
“More time at the gorge would have been lovely as it’s not easy to row your own boat! Daisy is a fantastic guide - although the trip was conducted in both Chinese and English she was able to switch seamlessly. The stops were well planned and she went out of her way to make alternative…”
Boat cruise over Amanohashidate, cable-car mountain views, Chion-ji temple, Miyama thatched village, plus a filling set lunch.
“The day was long but the tour guide made it fun and had loads of facts to share! loads to see, was a good day!”
