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The 15 Best Cruises & Boat Tours in Japan

25 tours  ·  from $12

The 15 best cruises & boat tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo - Mt Fuji 5th Station at 2,300 meters
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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo

1.Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,413 reviews · from $149Our pick

Spend nearly 12 hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, Lake Ashi, and Mt Komagatake. You’ll enjoy a short cruise, ropeway ride, Japanese lunch if selected, and a wadaiko drum show before returning to Tokyo by non-reserved Kodama Shinkansen.

“Great trip. Lots to do and see. Very weather dependent as mist can spoil view .a worthwhile experience combined scenery and culture”

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Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train - The coach ride from central Tokyo
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Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

2.Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,024 reviews · 10 hours · from $154

This 10-hour tour pairs Mt Fuji’s 5th Station with Hakone’s ropeway and Lake Ashi cruise, then sends you back to Tokyo by Shinkansen. An English-speaking guide such as Aya, Kazu, Yuta, or Lovely leads the day, with multilingual audio guides also available.

“The host Kazuwas outstanding and really made the tour fantastic. Lunch a little rushed. Overall a great experience”

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Tokyo: Mt. Fuji 5th Station & Hakone Cruise 1-Day Bus Tour - Mt. Fuji 5th Station at 2,000 meters
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Tokyo: Mt. Fuji 5th Station & Hakone Cruise 1-Day Bus Tour

3.Mt. Fuji 5th Station & Hakone Cruise 1-Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,381 reviews · 11 hours · from $129

Leave Tokyo for Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, a Japanese buffet, Hakone Ropeway, and a Lake Ashi cruise. An English-speaking guide such as Kazu, Tsubasa, or Sora may lead the day. The schedule is full, weather matters, and some dates finish at Odawara Station.

“The Guide Aiko was really patient and cheerful. And we thoroughly enjoyed the whole days sightseeing today. Mount Fuji, Lunch at the Ninja Restaurant, the Hakone Ropeway and the fantastic volcano and sulphur deposits and fumaroles topped off with the Lake Cruise and returning to Tokyo by Kodama Bullet Train on our own.”

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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree Bus Tour and Cruise - Meiji Shrine: a calm start in the city
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Tokyo: Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree Bus Tour and Cruise

4.Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Skytree Bus Tour and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,986 reviews · 10 hours · from $122

Spend 10 hours touring Tokyo by air-conditioned coach, from Meiji Shrine and the Imperial Palace to Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree. You’ll taste Uji matcha, eat an optional karaage and tofu lunch, and take a short bay cruise when conditions allow. Guides such as Aya, Yui, Hiro, and Tsubasa add useful cultural context.

“Great tour, a good way to fit a lot into just one day. Our guide Sora was great, knowledgeable and cheery. The only thing I'd change would be to have more time at the Meiji Shrine in the morning and maybe half an hour less at the Sky Tree.”

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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo - Mt. Fuji 5th Station at 2,300 meters
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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo

5.Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,287 reviews · from $122

Travel from Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Lake Ashi, and Mt. Komagatake on a full-day coach trip with an English-speaking guide. Add Japanese lunch and a taiko drum show, or bring your own meal. Guides such as Joe, Hiro, Nao, and Miko have earned especially warm praise.

“Everything was fantastic! Everybody enjoyed the trip. We can do this tour again and again. Our tour guide Miko was really WONDERFUL. No dull moment during this tour.”

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Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount - Boarding at Nihonbashi Pier
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Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount

6.Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 876 reviews · 1 day · from $12Best value

Take a covered 20-minute round-trip cruise from Nihonbashi Pier through Dotonbori. You’ll pass Kani Douraku, the Glico Man sign, and bright canal-side shops, with a photo stop and beer discount. Guides may offer lively commentary, music, or even a little onboard entertainment.

“The cruise was lovely. Beautiful photos and lovely staff.”

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Sumida River: Japanese Traditional Yakatabune Dinner Cruise - From Azumabashi to the Sumida River
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Sumida River: Japanese Traditional Yakatabune Dinner Cruise

7.Sumida River: Japanese Traditional Yakatabune Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 779 reviews · 2h 30m · from $103

Board a traditional yakatabune in Asakusa for a 150-minute Japanese dinner cruise down the Sumida River to Tokyo Bay. Expect about 14 dishes, free-flow beer, sake, wine, whiskey, plum wine, tea, and soft drinks, plus roof-deck stops for Tokyo Skytree, Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba, and night views.

“Excellent night out. Great food and plenty of it and unlimited drinks. A couple of good photo stops too. This trip is definitely worth the money.”

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Tokyo: Hakone Fuji Day Tour w/ Cruise, Cable Car, Volcano - Lake Ashi and the pirate boat
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Tokyo: Hakone Fuji Day Tour w/ Cruise, Cable Car, Volcano

8.Hakone Fuji Day Tour w/ Cruise, Cable Car, Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 724 reviews · 10 hours · from $98

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Tokyo to Hakone by air-conditioned coach. Cruise Lake Ashi on a pirate-style boat, ride the Hakone Ropeway, visit sulfurous Owakudani, and choose between Gotemba Premium Outlets or a hot spring. Guides such as Tina, Jeff, and Vicky are praised for clear, helpful service.

“Overall great tour, only complaint is the lady leading it her English was hard to understand. But I loved Hakone beautiful hot springs with a stunning view of Mt Fiji”

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Dynamic Tokyo: Tokyo Tower, Tea Experience, Bay Cruise Day Tour - Imperial Palace views in 30 minutes
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Dynamic Tokyo: Tokyo Tower, Tea Experience, Bay Cruise Day Tour

9.Dynamic Tokyo: Tokyo Tower, Tea Experience, Bay Cruise Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 521 reviews · from $99

Spend nine hours seeing Tokyo by coach, foot, and boat. Visit the Imperial Palace grounds, Senso-ji, Nakamise Street, a bonsai garden, and Tokyo Tower, then make matcha and enjoy a buffet lunch. Guides such as Mina, Aki, and Hiro are praised for clear English and warm, personal service.

“Excellent culture day ,excellent japanese bar-be-cue lunch,Many steps to climb and ascend,very good day”

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Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner/Day Cruise with Japan Show and Drinks - Sukiyaki, drinks, and the value of a $65 ticket
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Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner/Day Cruise with Japan Show and Drinks

10.Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner/Day Cruise with Japan Show and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · from $65

Spend about 1 hour 40 minutes aboard a traditional yakatabune, enjoying sukiyaki, unlimited soft drinks, and live Japanese music. Hosts such as Karen, Yoyo, Sheila, and Midori help set the mood, while the open-air deck offers views of Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba, Fuji TV, and Tokyo Tower.

“Wonderful hostess, Sheila. Delicious food. Excellent entertainment and spectacular views of Tokyo from the traditional boat. Loved the experience!”

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From Naha: Tokashiki Island Day Trip by Boat - The ferry route from Tomarin Port
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From Naha: Tokashiki Island Day Trip by Boat

11.Tokashiki Island Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 385 reviews · 450 - 510 minutes · from $58

Travel from Naha to Tokashiki Island by ferry or charter boat, then take a private shuttle to Aharen or Tokashiku Beach. Enjoy lunch and free beach time, or join a beginner-friendly snorkel tour with a chance to see wild sea turtles. English, Japanese, and Chinese support is available.

“Great day out worthwhile doing staff on the island were great !”

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Tokyo Dinner Cruise & Tradition Show & Drinks & Tokyo Tower - Cruising past Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Bay
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Tokyo Dinner Cruise & Tradition Show & Drinks & Tokyo Tower

12.Tokyo Dinner Cruise & Tradition Show & Drinks & Tokyo Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 315 reviews · 1h 40m · from $95

Sail Tokyo Bay on a traditional yakatabune with sukiyaki, unlimited soft drinks, shamisen music, and a cultural show. Guides such as Karen, Yoyo, and Lulu help with photos and explanations. Add the 150-meter Tokyo Tower deck for a broad city view, then arrange your own ride between the pier and tower.

“Karen is kind, polite and an angel and the food was very delicious and the performance was very interesting & I’ll definitely recommend a friend to come here”

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Osaka: Dotonbori's Bridges 20-Minute Cruise - The route from Don Quijote to Ukiniwa-bashi
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Osaka: Dotonbori’s Bridges 20-Minute Cruise

13.Dotonbori’s Bridges 20-Minute Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 303 reviews · from $12

Board near Don Quijote for a 20-minute cruise along Dotonbori River. You will pass nine bridges, the Glico advertisements, Nippon-bashi, Ebisu-bashi, and other landmarks. Expect a relaxed sightseeing ride rather than a narrated tour, with Japanese and English service available at the pier.

“Fantastic view of the landmarks around Dotonbori River. We went during the afternoon so it was a busy period and a lot to see. You’re not allowed to stand and move around during the tour for safety reasons. The music was awesome and upbeat which makes the atmosphere feel merrier! It’s only for 20minutes, short but sweet.”

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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo Sta. Area - Lunch at Fuji Zakura Hotel and the wadaiko show
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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo Sta. Area

14.Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo Sta. Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · from $123Top rated

Travel from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, cruise Lake Ashi aboard the Sorakaze, and ride the Komagatake Ropeway. Choose a Japanese, vegetarian, Muslim-friendly, or Indian thali lunch, with a traditional wadaiko drum performance during the break.

“This was a well organised trip and good value for money. Sadly the weather was against us but it would be a wonderful trip on a sunny day.”

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Tokyo Bay: Traditional Japanese Yakatabune Dinner Cruise - A Course Dinner That Keeps Arriving
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Tokyo Bay: Traditional Japanese Yakatabune Dinner Cruise

15.Tokyo Bay: Traditional Japanese Yakatabune Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 243 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Board at Funasei pier in Shinagawa for a 3-hour yakatabune cruise through Tokyo Bay and the Sumida River. Enjoy a course dinner of sashimi, tempura, seasonal rice, noodles, and dessert, plus unlimited beer, sake, shochu, wine, whiskey, plum liqueur, and soft drinks. Most commentary is in Japanese.

“It it was a very nice authentic Japanese experience. Several courses and beautiful view at night. Worth it.”

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