The 14 Boat Trips in Tokyo That Earn Their Price

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 touring Mt Fuji and Hakone by coach, boat, ropeway, and Shinkansen. You’ll visit Fuji’s 5th Station, cruise Lake Ashi, see Hakone Shrine Mototsumiya, and enjoy a Japanese drum show. Guides such as Joy, Miko, and Shige are known for warm, helpful commentary.

“Mist shrouded view but otherwise it was a most enjoyable experience with plenary to see and take in over a well planned day.”

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

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

Travel from Tokyo to Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, enjoy a Japanese buffet, ride the Hakone Ropeway, cruise Lake Ashi, and return by Shinkansen. English-speaking guides such as Lisa, Kazu, Yuta, and Aya keep the long day organized, with audio guides in six additional languages.

“excellent guide called lisa who was brilliant in her knowledge and organising. very professional in her job and not forgetting the driver who was brilliant.”

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

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

Spend a full day crossing Tokyo by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide such as Aya, Sora, or Yui. Visit Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, Asakusa, and Tokyo Skytree, with matcha, optional izakaya lunch, multilingual audio guides, and a bay cruise or Tuesday alternative.

“Angela was a knowledgeable and engaging guide. She went out of her way to attend to the group’s needs a create an atmosphere of fun.”

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Lake Ashi, and Mt. Komagatake. Add a Japanese lunch with taiko drums, choose a Tokyo or Odawara drop-off, and follow guides such as Joe, Hiro, Nao, or Miko through a long but well-planned day.

“Very well organized , guide Ito San was informative, very helpful & entertaining. Described everything in detail”

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5.Sumida River: Japanese Traditional Yakatabune Dinner Cruise

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

From Asakusa, you’ll spend 150 minutes aboard a traditional yakatabune, enjoying about 14 Japanese dishes and free-flow beer, sake, wine, spirits, tea, and soft drinks. The boat pauses near Odaiba and Tokyo Skytree for rooftop photos. Staff use translation tools rather than providing an English guide.

“My wife and I did this on our trip and it was such a great experience. You cruise around the bay for a couple of hours and the views of the city at night are just amazing. It's a totally different feeling seeing it from the water. I was a little worried the food might be mediocre, like on some tours, but it was actually delicious! We were both really impressed with the quality of the whole meal. It's a bit of a splurge, but for a unique, romantic night out, we thought it was 100% worth it. Just a really memorable part of our trip.”

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

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

Spend 10 hours exploring Hakone from Tokyo with an English or Chinese guide. Cruise Lake Ashi on a pirate boat, ride the Hakone Ropeway, see steaming Owakudani, try black eggs, then choose Gotemba outlets or a Fuji-view hot spring. Guides such as Tina, Jeff, and Vicky are often praised for clear help.

“Our tour was lovely and relaxing. Enough time was spent at each spot. Definitely a great day trip from Tokyo. Tina was a very knowledgeable and personable guide. She helped us book a private onsen. She even gave us recommendations on where to visit in Tokyo when we returned to the city.”

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

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

Spend about nine hours touring Tokyo by coach, riverboat, and on foot. Visit the Imperial Palace, Senso-ji, and Nakamise, prepare matcha, enjoy a buffet lunch, cruise beneath 12 bridges, and finish at Tokyo Tower. Guides such as Mina, Aki, Hiro, and Yokosan are praised for clear explanations and warm service.

“Allot is covered by this tour and you have ample time at each location. Tokyo Tower, the tea ceremony & bonsai garden, the bbq lunch, the outer gardens of the imperial palace, the river cruise and the Senso-ji Temple were all quiet different and wonderful to see. Our tour guide was excellent, spoke allot between the locations about Japan’s history. Great way to see lots in a single day.”

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

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

Board a traditional yakatabune at Etchujima for an approximately 1-hour-40-minute Tokyo Bay cruise. Enjoy sukiyaki if selected, unlimited soft drinks, live Japanese music, and views of Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba, Fuji TV, and Tokyo Tower. Seats may be tatami-style or Western-style.

“Departed right on time and checked on me over the phone to make sure I was making it on time and had the right address. Excellent dinner with a musical show and really kind and enthusiastic staff. Yoyo was amazing !”

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

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

Spend 100 minutes aboard a traditional yakatabune houseboat with a sukiyaki meal, unlimited soft drinks, live shamisen music, and cultural performances. English-speaking guides such as Karen, Yoyo, Lulu, and Sheila help with photos and explanations. Add Tokyo Tower’s 150-meter deck, but arrange your own transport from the pier.

“The organization is very good, the food is very tasty and the show is very lovely! Yoyo was our guest and she helped me organize my husband's birthday. We had a lot of fun and had a chance to see some landmarks like the Rainbow Bridge and the Statue of Liberty! Thank you all for such a great experience!”

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

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

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and Hakone by air-conditioned bus. Visit Fuji 5th Station when conditions allow, cruise Lake Ashi on the Sorakaze, ride the Komagatake Ropeway, and choose from Japanese, vegetarian, Muslim-friendly, or Indian thali lunch options.

“Great experience. Fuji was a bit shy hiddding behind clouds but eventually it cleared up and we were able to see the summit. The lunch provided on the trip was great it was a legitimate sit down restaurant lunch. The ferry ride was great uRead more”

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11.Tokyo Day Tour in Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi Cruise and Owakudani Cable

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 186 reviews · from $67

This 10-hour shared tour links Mount Fuji viewpoints with Hakone Shrine, a Lake Ashi pirate ship cruise, the Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Yamanaka, and Oshino Hakkai. English, Japanese, and Chinese guides, including popular guides such as Jack and Kousei, lead groups of up to 45 people.

“We were lucky and got some great views of Fuji. Tom our guide was great. Was a tight schedule but everything went smoothly”

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12.Mt. Fuji & Hakone: Fuji Sengen Shrine, Cruise, and Ramen-Making

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $128

Leave Tokyo by air-conditioned bus for Lake Ashi, a hands-on ramen lunch, Oshino Hakkai, and Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine. Guides such as Yoko, Mami, and Hiro lead this busy 11 to 12-hour day, with Mt. Fuji views depending on weather.

“It was a very nice tour. My friend and I are very satisfied. The tour guide Mami was very helpful and gave out information about mt Fuji during the ride. We were very lucky to be able to see mt Fuji from different locations during the tour. Highly recommended.”

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13.Mt.Fuji Hakone Day Tour With Lake Ashi Cruise, FREE Ropeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 10 hours · from $58Best value

Spend 10 hours exploring Mt. Fuji and Hakone by coach, with a guide speaking English, Japanese, or Chinese. Walk through cedar woods to Hakone Shrine, ride the ropeway over Owakudani, visit Lake Yamanaka and Oshino Hakkai, and add a Lake Ashi cruise for about 1,700 yen.

“Day was amazing our tour guide Tom was exceptional. The trip was very calm and relaxing, with the scenery being the best part. Thank you Tom for making our time in Japan special. Joseph A Pappacoda”

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14.Mt. Fuji Cruise & Hakone Ropeway Day Trip by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $92

Start in Shinjuku at 8:00 am for a 10-hour guided day trip to Hakone and Mt. Fuji. Ride the sightseeing cruise, cross the volcanic Owakudani Valley by ropeway, visit Hakone Shrine, and finish at Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park. Guides Ayaka and Mia provide multilingual support.

“Really amazing guides in Ayaka and Mia, wonderful day out and very knowledgeable about culture and history. They both are multilingual and made the day very easy to manage. The last stop provided amazing views of Mt Fuji and capped everything off.”

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