Activities & Experiences · Asakusa / Sumida River
Tokyo Mizube Cruising Line 東京水辺ライン
A public water bus run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association, linking Asakusa, Ryogoku and Odaiba along the Sumida River and Tokyo Bay.
HoursTimetable varies by day and route
ClosedSome weekdays; check the operating calendar
Getting thereAsakusa Station (Ginza Line), exit 5, 8 min; Asakusa Station (Tobu), north exit, 8 min
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeClear days in spring or autumn; sunset sailings
AddressAsakusa Nitenmon Pier, 2-1 Hanakawado, Taito, Tokyo
About
Tokyo Mizube Line operates small water buses from Asakusa Nitenmon Pier down the Sumida River, under its many historic bridges, to Ryogoku, Hamarikyu area and Odaiba. It is less touristy than the larger cruise boats and doubles as transport. Seasonal night cruises and themed sailings run on some dates.
Highlights
- Views of more than a dozen Sumida River bridges
- Asakusa to Odaiba by water
- Pier near Sensoji's Nitenmon gate
- Seasonal night cruises
Tips
- Upper and rear decks close in rain or very high tides
- Check the day's timetable online; services are not daily on every route
- Combine with Ryogoku (sumo, Edo-Tokyo Museum) or Odaiba
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