Tokyo Water Sightseeing Steamboat: Take a tour of the city scenery along the waterfront of the Sumida River

The railway lines extending in all directions in Tokyo include JR, Toei Subway and Tokyo Metro Lines. Tourists may walk around in Tokyo, not to mention various private railways, buses and monorails.I believe that many people have had the terrible experience of accidentally rushing into the turbulent commuting crowd at the subway station during the commuting time in Tokyo. At that time, they all wanted to become Ant-Man. This is also the main reason for the special arrangement of the Sumida River cruise to Tokyo. Enjoy the leisure time on the water in the city, this is quite a picture of conflicting beauty.

Tokyo sightseeing cruise route introduction

The Tokyo Cruise Ship between the Sumida River and the Port of Tokyo is mainly operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Kanko Ship Co., Ltd. There are currently 7 boarding places, 10 ships and more than 6 cruise routes.Among them, Asakusa, Hinode Sakura Bridge, and Odaiba Kaihama Park are the most convenient. The Hinode Sakura Bridge has the most choice of routes. There are quite a lot of sightseeing spots in Asakusa and Odaiba. It is highly recommended that everyone can take a boat occasionally and relax Breathe out on the water.

Tokyo Metropolitan Sightseeing Steamboat:Route and boarding area.Fees and timetables.Ship introduction

▲ Tokyo sightseeing boat route.On the left is the four regular patrol routes, and on the right is the Gozafuna-Yasemaru route.

How to get to Hinode Pier Ferry Yard

The Rinoide Bridge Ferry Yard is adjacent to the two stations of Rinoide Station and Hamamatsucho Station. The nearest is the Japanese Station on the Yurikamome Line (Yuriko Line). After exiting the station, walk about 250 meters along the railway.In addition, it is usually the Hamamatsucho Station on the JR route that is usually easier to take by car, but you have to walk about 800 meters to get there. It is not difficult to find along the way according to the signs and mobile phone navigation.

In the morning, take the monorail to and from the "Oi Racecourse Flea Market》Afterwards, return to Hamamatsucho Station. At this time, you can transfer to JR to Shimbashi Station, and then transfer to Yurikamome again to the nearest station of the boat.However, considering the walking distance and time for the transfer at the station, it may not be more labor-saving and time-saving, so directly leave the station from Hamamatsucho Station, and walk slowly directly to the Rinode Hanbashi Ferry Yard.

Klook.Itinerary reservation: "Tokyo Bay Cruise Dinner"

▲ Next to Hamamatsucho Station is the old Shiba Rikyu Garden. You can also go for a walk when you have time.

▲ The old Shiba Rikyu Boon Garden overlooks the scenery, and the Hamarik Boon Garden is just past the building in front.

▲ After exiting the Hamamatsucho Station, there are obvious indicators along the way. Just lock the "日の出桟桟桥(水バス)" along the way.

▲ After getting out of the station flyover, remember to walk towards the coast on the left.

▲ Looking over from under the Yurikamome viaduct, you can see the clear entrance to the boarding yard.

Experience on the Sumida River Line Cruise Route

There are many cruise routes at Hinode Sanbashi Pier, and the frequency is quite dense. There are two major sightseeing spots in Asakusa and Odaiba. We chose to take the Sumida River route to Asakusa. This densely-frequent route allows us to relax and enjoy desserts in the pier. With ice cream, there is plenty of time to admire the scenery of the pier. In front of the pier are Odaiba and Rainbow Bridge. The night view is also quite beautiful. It is a scenic spot suitable for taking photos day and night. It is very suitable for slow travel.

▲ Some popular routes will take a break, but the popular Asakusa and Odaiba routes are fine.

▲ The Sumida River route to and from Asakusa has a lot of flights, about half an hour, and we specially chose to postpone it 2 times to enjoy the desserts and scenery of the pier leisurely.

▲ Just use the automatic ticket vending machine to buy a ticket.

▲ The one-way ferry costs 780 yen per person. There is no designated schedule. You can take your time. If this ferry is too fast, you can take the next one.

▲ The interestingly shaped dining car next to the pier is very suitable for killing time. It is recommended not to rush on board.

▲ Gate B pier on the left facing the sea is the boarding location.

▲ The cabin equipment is quite simple, with a lot of seats. We didn't make more stops in the cabin. The voyage was only 40 minutes, and we were there just by enjoying the coastal scenery.

▲ The Rainbow Bridge is right in front. You can take a boat from Asakusa at night, which is another good itinerary.

▲ The water was clean and odorless. We leaned on the stern and enjoyed the scenery all the way. Time passed quickly.

▲ Along the voyage, you will pass large and small piers and tall buildings, and the scenery from the water will have a different flavor.

▲ The Sky Tree.

▲ When passing large and small bridge piers, you can test your general knowledge of Tokyo geography while using your mobile phone to locate it.

▲ The opposite bank of Skytree and Golden Horn is the boarding point of Asakusa!

▲ Ready to dock!In front is the famous Asakusa scenic spot, the itinerary is very smooth.

▲ Finally, passers-by were asked to help take a picture of Anya and Wendy. This road was intimately incorporated into the Skytree and Golden Bull Horn, and he was a little small. ^^

Postscript: Visiting the city scenery along the Sumida River

I remember that when I first went to Kyoto, I rushed back and forth between Tokyo Skytree and Asakusa Kaminarimon in the daytime. At night, I was ready to take a ride back to the hotel at Asakusa Station. There was a sense of peace of getting rid of the rush of the cruise on the Sumida River at that time. This time, I can finally come and visit leisurely from the water. I suggest that you can occasionally get rid of the MRT and try this comfortable way of traveling.

TOKYO CRUISE.Water Bus – Sumida River Line

• Transportation fee: Asakusa – Hinode Bridge, one-way 780 yen/person
• Phone: 81 120-977-311
• Official site:http://www.suijobus.co.jp/
• 地址：〒105-0022 東京都港区海岸2-7-104 (日の出桟橋水上バス乗り場)