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Enjoy a 90-minute Limited-Date Cherry Blossom Route cruise featuring a live performance of the traditional shamisen. Choose from a Beef Sukiyaki or Tea & Sweets or Sushi & Sake!

Highlights

• View sakura from a traditional yakatabune and enjoy Japan’s spring charm.
• Japanese cuisine options: Beef Sukiyaki or Tea Ceremony & Sweets or Sushi & Sake
• Enjoy a live shamisen show with exciting audience interaction.
• English-speaking staff will provide commentary and guidance onboard.
• Historical Houseboat: Aboard historic Yakatabune for a unique cultural immersion

Description

Experience the romance of Tokyo’s riverside cherry blossoms aboard a traditional Japanese Yakatabune boat. These iconic wooden boats date back over a thousand years to the Heian period, originally used by nobles and samurai for elegant moon-viewing gatherings. By the Edo period, Yakatabune became a favorite among wealthy merchants and scholars for scenic cruises, social events, and entertainment. Today, the boats retain their classic wooden design, tatami interiors, and traditional décor, offering guests a unique journey back in time to Japan’s refined cultural past. Enjoy a live Shamisen performance—one of Japan’s most iconic traditional string instruments with a history spanning centuries. Once the centerpiece of Edo-era banquets, kabuki theaters, and classical performances, the Shamisen’s crisp, expressive tones continue to captivate audiences today. Against the backdrop of blooming sakura along the river, its music immerses you in the elegance of Japanese classical culture. This exclusive experience combines breathtaking cherry blossoms, historic Yakatabune culture, live Shamisen music, and authentic Japanese cuisine, creating an unforgettable way to celebrate spring in Tokyo. **Cherry Blooming Highly depends on the weather and full bloom cannot be guaranteed**

Includes

Tokyo Bay cruise ticket Unlimited soft drinks Traditional Japanese performance Beef Sukiyaki or Tea Ceremony & Sweets or Sushi & Sake (Depends on the Options) English-speaking guide

Important Information

• Due to the seating arrangements and limited space on the Yakatabune boat, shared tables may be required, and in accordance with Japanese cultural practices, you will need to remove your shoes to participate in this trip.
• Boarding on SINA boats 1 OR 2 will be random based on the day's traffic
• Leave a note 3 days earlier if need beef change to pork or non-strict vegetarian (remove meat, leave vegetables with sweet soy sauce soup).
• The traditional Japanese performances onboard are not in a fixed format, and different professionals may perform on a daily basis. The main image is just one of the performances.
• Please provide the names of all travellers. Failure to do so will be considered a voluntary forfeiture of insurance, and we will not assume any liability in case of any emergency.
• The cruise runs during the expected cherry blossom season, but bloom timing depends on weather and cannot be guaranteed.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund