TOKYO WATERBUSES

Being near a waterside bay and having many rivers comes in handy for Tokyo as alternative route options to get around the city. There are a few companies that run boats to get around the city. The Water Bus, is a unique option to tour Tokyo and a different alternative to trains and taxis. Most notably conveniently locations for the Water Bus are the man made islands a long the Tokyo bay - especially Odaiba and it’s entire shopping and entertainment complex. Another notable location where the Water Bus leaves from is the Hamarikyu Gardens and Asakusa Pier.

Most of the Water Buses are operated by The Tokyo Cruise Ship Company and travel up and down the Sumida River - a very famous river in Tokyo. It also has access to the popular Eastern and Northern parts of Tokyo such as Asakusa and Ryogoku.

Entrance Fee: Depending on your destination and location, tickets can range between 400-2000 Yen.

Photo credit: Suijo Bus

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Hours: Depending on location and destination first buses leave around 10am and last ones about 4-5pm.

Website: https://www.suijobus.co.jp/en/

How to get there: There are multiple piers and stations which are shown below on a map.

Photo Credit: Japan Guide