Around Ryogoku Cruise: Enjoy Asakusa and Fukagawa from the Water

Tokyo Mizube Line will operate the special "Around Ryogoku Cruise" on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Departing from and returning to Ryogoku River Center, the roughly 45-minute route loops along the Sumida River, going upstream to Kototoi Bridge (near Asakusa) and downstream to Kiyosu Bridge (near Fukagawa).

Highlights

From the boat, you can get a close-up look at and compare the many bridges spanning the Sumida River, such as Azumabashi Bridge and Ryogoku Bridge, each with its own design and history. You can also take in historic rivers such as the Kanda River and the Onagi River at a leisurely pace from the water. This special route, not offered on regular services, lets you experience the bridges and cityscapes passed down from Edo to Tokyo.

Operation Overview

• Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
• Duration: approx. 45 minutes (6 sailings per day)
• Sailing times: ① 9:45–10:30 ② 10:45–11:30 ③ 13:00–13:45 ④ 14:00–14:45 ⑤ 15:00–15:45 ⑥ 16:00–16:45
• Boarding point: Ryogoku River Center Pier

Fares & Campaign

Passengers paying cashless get 10% off the regular boarding fare. Adults: 2,000 yen reduced to 1,800 yen; infants and elementary school students: 1,000 yen reduced to 900 yen (all prices include tax).

Reservations

Online reservations are available on "Tokyo Funatabi" until the day before the cruise. If seats remain, same-day tickets will also be sold at the Ryogoku River Center ticket office. Cruises may be canceled or the route changed depending on weather and tide level.