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Tokyo Cruise (Asakusa Pier) TOKYO CRUISE 浅草乗船場

The classic Sumida River water bus from Asakusa down to Hama-rikyu, Hinode and Odaiba, including Leiji Matsumoto's futuristic Himiko and Hotaluna boats, passing under a dozen bridges on the way.

HoursAbout 10:00–17:00 (varies by route and season)
ClosedIrregular; some boats have maintenance days
PriceAsakusa → Hinode Pier (regular boat): ¥860
Asakusa → Odaiba Seaside Park: ¥1,260
Himiko / Hotaluna services to Odaiba: ¥1,560
Getting thereAsakusa Station (Ginza / Asakusa lines), 3 min
Time needed40–70 minutes
Best timeLate afternoon toward Odaiba
AddressAsakusa Pier, 1-1-1 Hanakawado, Taito City, Tokyo
Websitesuijobus.co.jp/en

About

Tokyo Cruise Ship Co. has run sightseeing boats on the Sumida River since the 1950s and its pier beside Azumabashi bridge is the most scenic way to leave Asakusa. Regular boats run downriver under a parade of distinctive bridges, each painted a different colour, past Tsukishima's towers to Hinode Pier (about 40 minutes), with some services stopping at Hama-rikyu Gardens (entry to the garden is extra) and continuing to Odaiba. The fleet's stars are Himiko and Hotaluna, silver spaceship-like boats designed by manga artist Leiji Matsumoto (Galaxy Express 999), which run a limited number of Asakusa–Odaiba services at a higher fare and sell out quickly. It's transport and sightseeing in one: go one way by boat and return by Yurikamome or train. Timetables thin out in the evening and some boats have maintenance days.

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