Enjoy Private Sightseeing on a Water Taxi in Tokyo
Overview
Explore Tokyo by getting on board the private Tokyo Water Taxi! Choosing from 6 destinations, which will take you to the best sightseeing spots in Tokyo. Why not try this taxi on the water? It's as simple as a normal taxi but only more fun!
Highlights
- You get to charter the adorable water taxi boat
- Flexible private cruise plans (choose the stops to get on/off)
- Avoid packed train and busy streets and enjoy a quiet time on the water
- Enjoy the beautiful city view Tokyo has to offer
- Same price regardless of the number of passengers
Key Information
Description
Tired of using packed trains and buses in Tokyo? Embark on a Tokyo exploration with Tokyo Water Taxi! This little yellow water taxi will pick you up and drop you off at the best sightseeing spots in Tokyo. Since the water taxi sails along Tokyo's biggest rivers, you can enjoy the combination of beautiful city view and flawless nature that shows different beauty as the time and seasons shift. Beautiful cherry blossoms during spring, vibrant greenery in summer, autumn leaves and illusional city lights at night and many more! You can enjoy the cruise with no need to worry about the busyness in the city. Their transportation system is as simple as normal taxis on the road, but much more fun!! You just need to pick the time and places to get on and off the water taxi. You can also make brief stops during the cruise. ◆ Tour plans available: 1. Canal Exploration Tour (60 minutes) Start: Tamachi Water Taxi Stop, Shinagawa Disaster Prevention Dockyard or Tennozu Pier Course: Shibaura Canal, Under Rainbow Bridge, Toyosu Market, Olympic Village, Tokyo Tower over Hamarikyu Gardens Schedule: 11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 1:55 pm, 4:20 pm Metropolis Digest Tour allows you to explore the Shibaura Canal Zone, heading to Tokyo Tower. Get a magnificent view of Rainbow Bridge and watch the construction of the Olympic Athletes’ Village. The second half of the tour takes the Sumida River route and gives you wonderful views of Tokyo Tower over Hamarikyu Gardens. 2. Bird Watching Tour (60 minutes) Start: Tamachi Water Taxi Stop, Shinagawa Disaster Prevention Dockyard or Tennozu Pier Course: Tsukiji, Tsukishima, Olympic Village, Toyosu Market, Under Rainbow Bridge, Shibaura Canal Schedule: 11:30 am, 12:50 pm, 2:10 pm, 4:20 pm Also called a bird watching tour, venture into a bird paradise from spot-billed ducks, cormorants, and black-tailed gulls. Experience this rare opportunity to get close to these winged wonders. 3. Perfect Tokyo Combo Tour (90 minutes) Start: Tamachi Water Taxi Stop, Shinagawa Disaster Prevention Dockyard or Tennozu Pier Course: Shibaura Canal, Under Rainbow Bridge, Ariake Arena/Gymnastic Centre/BMX Course, Toyosu Market, Tsukishima, Nihonbashi River/Kameshima River, Olympic Village Schedule: 11:30 am, 1:20 pm, 4:20 pm This Perfect Tour brings you around the Shibaura Canal Zone, exploring the new Toyosu Market and other Olympic-related facilities that are under construction. See the Edo remnants around the Hatchobori neighborhood, all while bird watching! 4. Container Crane Watching Tour (90 minutes) Start: Tamachi Water Taxi Stop, Shinagawa Disaster Prevention Dockyard or Tennozu Pier Course: Shibaura Canal, Ebara Shrine, Onari Shower Bridge, Shinagawa Container Terminal, Under Rainbow Bridge, Shibaura Deep Zone Schedule: 11:30 am, 1:20 pm, 4:20 pm The Crane Watching Tour takes you across Meguro River, close to the container terminal. Here, you can see the massive cranes and colorful containers looking like it’s straight out of a sci-fi robot movie! 5. Panorama Night View Tour (60 or 90 minutes) Start: Tamachi Water Taxi Stop, Shinagawa Disaster Prevention Dockyard or Tennozu Pier Course: Shibaura Deep Zone, Shinagawa Container Terminal, Under Rainbow Bridge, Olympic Village, Eitai Bridge Illumination, Tokyo Tower Illumination Schedule: 7:00 pm - 60 minutes 6:30 pm - 90 minutes Take in the breathtaking beauty of Tokyo’s night view in this Panorama Night View Tour! See the Tokyo waterfront view and marvel as buildings light up. Witness Tokyo Tower as it illuminates and be in awe at the sight of Eitai Bridge. ◆ You can start at the following stops: • Tamachi Water Taxi Stop (田町水上タクシー乗り場) Minato-ku Shiba, Near Hamarikyu Gardens • Shinagawa Disaster Prevention Dockyard (品川防災船着場) Shinagawa-ku, near Shinagawa Station • Tennozu Pier (天王洲ピア) Shinagawa-ku, near Shinagawa Station • Hinode Pier, Hi-NODE (日の出ふ頭小型船ターミナル) Minato-ku, near Hinode Station