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Koto Fireworks Cruise: Yakatabune 360° Deck
Watch the spectacular Koto Fireworks Festival from the rooftop deck of a traditional Japanese Yakatabune houseboat.
The festival lights up the night sky with 6,000 fireworks. The rapid-fire "Starmines" launched from Arakawa River offer a powerful display with beautiful water reflections. Skip the crowds and enjoy front-row seats from the top deck.
Japanese Dinner & Free-Flow Drinks
Enjoy a course meal with fresh sashimi and crispy tempura fried inside the onboard kitchen, complete with an all-you-can-drink package.
[Menu]
Appetizer, starter, sashimi, simmered dish, salad, hot plate, steamed dish, tempura, rice/noodles, dessert.
Subject to change based on availability.
[Drinks]
Beer, sake, whiskey, shochu (lemon/plum/potato/barley), wine (red/white), plum/lychee/apricot liqueur, cola, juice, ginger ale, tea (oolong/green/black), water (mineral/sparkling).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Yakatabune "Amitatsu", located just a 3-minute walk from Ichinoe Station.
Itinerary
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Experience the Koto Fireworks Festival from a yakatabune. Cruise along the river, indulging in Japanese cuisine as colorful fireworks illuminate the night sky. Enjoy a unique vantage point for the show, then disembark at Ichinoe Pier for a memorable evening.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The stated duration is the estimated total duration including the transfer to the pier for boat ride.
- There will be no drop-off service. Customers will have to arrange their own transporation back to respective destination.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The stated duration is the estimated total duration including the transfer to the pier for boat ride.
- There will be no drop-off service. Customers will have to arrange their own transporation back to respective destination.
- There will be no guides, only Japanese hosts will be there to assist you during check-in for the tour and during the boat ride.
- No infants are allowed to board.
- Please be present at the right meeting point 15 minutes before the departure.
- The boat will be departing on time (no exception).
- Contact number may not be responsive outside of business hours, 9:30am~6pm JST (MON-SAT)Contact number may not be responsive outside of business hours, 9:30am~6pm JST (MON-SAT)
- In case of late arrivals, regardless of contact prior to the departure time, refunds may not be granted.
- The tour will operate in light rain. However, it may be canceled in the event of severe weather (e.g., typhoons, strong winds) if the organizers deem it unsafe.
- Cancellation Notice: The official Fireworks Committee decides on cancellations on the day of the event. We will notify you of any cancellations in the morning or at the meeting point.
- Boat Operation: The tour will also be canceled if the boat operator determines that sailing is too dangerous due to severe weather.
- Refund Exceptions: We do not compensate for personal transportation expenses or any other costs incurred to reach the meeting point if the tour is canceled on the day. No refunds will be issued once the boat has departed or after the fireworks have started.
- Alternative Plan: If the fireworks festival is officially canceled in the morning, the tour will automatically switch to a standard 3-hour "Cool Evening Cruise" for 13,800 JPY. The price difference from the fireworks plan will be refunded at a later date.
- Full Refund Policy: If the fireworks festival is scheduled to happen but the boat cannot sail due to bad weather conditions, you will receive a full refund.
- Facilities: All boats feature a rooftop observation deck and are equipped with Western-style toilets.
- Onboard Rules: Karaoke is prohibited, and all indoor seating is strictly non-smoking (a designated smoking area is available on board)
- Return Time: The river will be extremely crowded. As we prioritize safety first, the exact disembarkation time cannot be guaranteed. It is estimated to be between 21:30 and 22:30, depending on river traffic.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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