Reviewed by: Tina
We decided spontaneously to join a boat trip, and we didn't regret it at all. The atmosphere was extremely friendly, the staff was kind and very attentive.
It is worth to try the trip even with kids, as we did with 7 and 10 years old.
We had lots of fun on the boat, even though we were the only foreigners there and we didn't really understand all the food and cultural presentation that was provided for the guests.
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Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/10/11 |
Activity Date: | 2015/10/09 |
Reviewed by: TLV9185
This cruise really made our trip! The food was excellent, the service was phenomenal, and we even got personal attention by an English-speaking guide (as we were the only English-speaking on the boat). We saw so many great sights and had so many awesome photo opportunities.
You are seated at your own individual table and it is a very nice "date-night" setting. The group all together was in great cheer and intermingled between meals and during the rooftop sightseeing.
The weather was fair and it rained a little but this did not affect the spirits of the crew, the passengers, or any of the amazing sights we saw!
This boat ride is a MUST for your next trip to Tokyo!!!
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Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/09/14 |
Activity Date: | 2015/08/20 |
Reviewed by: sonoko31
This night went beyond our expectations. We had a great time with all the people on board,who were mainly Japanese. The MC/hostess was bilingual and such a lovely woman,friendly and hard-working. Entertainment was a bonus and the food was really fresh and authentic. It was a perfect evening for us and we were expecting a mediocre night because of the rain. Luckily it stopped just as we got into Odaiba and we could take in the amazing view. I can`t believe I haven`t done this before. Highly recommended and worth the cost.
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Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/09/11 |
Activity Date: | 2015/08/30 |
Reviewed by: Weber's (Honolulu)
Absolutely the best Yakatabune experience! The crew and staff from Harumiya were top notch. Harumiya staff was personable and very professional. The dinner, entertainment, sights, tour and especially the Hostess were the best. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND Harumiya!!!
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Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/08/24 |
Activity Date: | 2015/08/22 |
Reviewed by: samuel
well organised....good experience of japanese 9 course meal....sashimi , sushi , tempura...served hot...unlimited drinks...and japanese dessert...with great views of tokyo bay for 2 hours...worth for money..
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Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2015/07/30 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Rachel
This cruise is great, I would highly recommend! It was mostly Japanese with a couple of Westerners, however they made us feel very welcome, giving all commentaries/instructions in Japanese and (good) English and just generally the staff were very friendly.
The food is good and plentiful and drink just keeps flowing with a good selection. A lot of the food was fish (no meat) so it may be difficult if you're a vegetarian, unless you can request. Nothing was too odd though (I dont like eating random things!) and I ate and loved it all!
The staff explain the various sites you go past and even though it was pouring with rain we still got a good overview and some great photos. They stop a couple of times so you can have a look and go onto the top of the boat
The people around us were friendly and we just felt like even though we were in the minority we were very welcome!
It was one of the highlights of our trip and I would say go for it, there are not many cruises like it as far as I can tell and it feels very authentic.
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Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/07/26 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Petr Koutny
Boat trip was fascinating. All atendees were just Japanese people so we enjoyed really traditional trip. Food was very original and tasty.
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Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/27 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/11 |
Reviewed by: mari
友達と、友達の息子(1年生)と3人で参加しました。
集合場所に集まると、やはり、日本を訪れている外国人の姿がちらほら。船には5組の参加者でした。船内とても綺麗で、座敷ではなく椅子に座れたのもよかったです。20人くらいの参加者だったので、船内もデッキ上も広々と利用することができました。
食事はお刺身、ハマグリの酒蒸し、天ぷらなど豪華で量も食べきれないほどでした。移動中、小さな船が屋形船に横づけしてきて、アサリの佃煮を販売してくれました。お土産に買って帰ったのですが、こちらも美味しく頂いてます。
天気も良く、外の景観も楽しむことができました。船からの景色もよかったですが、レインボーブリッジ近く、スカイツリー間近かで船が停泊され、デッキ上からも景色を楽しむことができました。昼間は暑いくらいの季節ですが、夜は少々冷えるので、子どもは余計に一枚上着を持って
いてもよかったなとも思います。
思っていた以上に、小学生が退屈せずに過ごしてくれ、大人も大満足の内容でした。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2015/04/28 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Jason
This cruise was one of the best experiences that I have had in tokyo! The staff were very accommodating (even though their English was very limited) and this enhanced the experience many times! The views of tokyo once the boat stops were breathtaking and the overall feeling was relaxed and fun. It also seemed to be very popular with locals (as we were the only foreigners on the cruise) but this made everything much more enjoyable! Highly recommended!
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Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/03/08 |
Activity Date: | 2015/03/06 |
Reviewed by: Khalil
This trip was amazing! Great people and everyone full of life. The view of Tokyi from the bay is breathtaking at night!
Dear Ms. Khail,
Thank you so much for your kind massage. We greatly appreciate. We are very happy that you enjoyed, and we could share the best moment together!!
We really look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/02/16 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/14 |
Reviewed by: N. K.
i went with my friends from US and they were very sartisfied with Japanese traditional food & sake.
Also there was Tokyo bay fire work held at that day and we enjoyed it from the top roof of the ship.
It was in total a greater experience than our expectation.
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Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/01/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Miss C
I don't usually write reviews, but this was really great. I went with a group of friends, and everyone had lots of fun. The hostess spoke perfect English, and was so welcoming. She explained everything (about the sights, food, drinks) in both English and Japanese. The fresh tempura was really good, and they kept the drinks coming!
We were super lucky too, because in December (on Saturdays) there are fireworks. If you can go on a Saturday in December, I really recommend it. Make sure you go out onto the roof, because seeing all the colorful boats on the water was really pretty.
Thank you, we hope to come back again.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2014/12/29 |
Reviewed by: SSS
Since I had never boarded a yakatabune before, I was so excited about trying it.
It took me about a five-minute walk from the station to the boat boarding area.
On boarding the boat, I was greeted by young high-spirited ladies wearing a towel around their heads. I was impressed by their cheerful greetings both in Japanese and English.
I enjoyed beer and delicious dish right away. They cooked Tempura on the boat. Freshly fried tempura was served.
We were able to stop by tourist spots and enjoy the view from the boat at Odaiba. It was a good us to choose this day ,because the weather was great and we really enjoyed it!
A wide range of people were on board, there were tourists from Tokyo, the locals and travelers from overseas that were all introduced by a friendly young lady which made the vibe very lively on board!
It was nothing like just taking a ordinary boat, instead, it was as if signing up for a Japanese house boat tour with a tour guide on board. I'll definitely use the service again when next time my friend visit Tokyo!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2014/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Izumin
To celebrate a birthday, we joined this cruise with two small kids. We could see the Christmas lights in Odaiba and Tokyo Skytree. Also we enjoyed fireworks in Odaiba. We had freshly cooked Tempura and drinks as much as we wanted. All of us were very satisfied. It was a dream day out!
<Meeting Point>
In the morning, “Harumiya” called me and we could confirm the meeting point and time so we did not have any worry about it. There were staff wearing happi coats in front of the pier.Boarding started about 15 minutes before sailing time.
<Ship>
There were two rows of sunken kotatsu tables. Families, couples, small groups shared the boat. We were close to each other, and immediately got along with the people around, it was a harmonious atmosphere.
<Meals and Drinks>
The starter was a Kaiseki meal, then Japanese Nabe. A variety of Tempuras were served. Everything was delicious. The freshly cooked Tempura was the best since it was very cold mid-winter. For the passenger aged under 5 years old there were no meal served,however, parents could share their meals because of the volume of food. There were a lot of choices in drinks, all included in the ticket price.
<Night Scenery>
The night scenery from Tokyo Bay is really beautiful. When the ship stops, you can climb up to the sky deck, and take in the magnificent view. It was during the Christmas illumination period, so Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, Fuji TV main office, and Tokyo Sky Tree all lighted up in Christmas mode. I just happened to see the fireworks of Odaiba which are held on Saturdays!
<Service>
The staff of the houseboat was amiable. Going out with small children is often troublesome. However, this houseboat excursion was very good. Staff was welcoming to small kids and entertained them. Parents could relax and enjoy the event.
Initially I was worried about the houseboat trip in winter. But it was great. I would like to go again in warmer weather.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/10/17 |
Reviewed by: anonymous
It was 2 days before Christmas that me and my husband went for this, it was the first time for both of us.
My image of yakatabune was cold especially in winter, but it wasn't inside. The food was decent and I was amazed at how they cooked and served their Edomae tempra each time they fried it.
The guide kept entertaining the customers with historical tips on the area. We got to go on top of the boat at Odaiba and Tokyo sky tree where we could stay a little while. Everyone seemed to be having a good time with their friends and family.
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Packages: | Standard Cruise (Until Sept 30) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2012/12/26 |
Activity Date: | 2012/12/23 |
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mari様
4月25日(土)にご乗船頂きありがとうございました。適度な人数とお天気にも恵まれて、屋形船にご満足して頂けたようでうれしく思います。
屋形船は日本の方が、日本にいらした外国の方をお台場・スカイツリーの夜景に案内する目的でご利用されるというケースが最近多いようです。
お料理もNIpponを楽しんで頂けるものをそろえています。
またお昼のランチタイムクルーズは夜とは違って遠くの景色もよく見えまた別の楽しみ方もできると思いますので、機会がありましたらお試し下さい。(釣新)