Japan Cruises and Boat Tickets
Boats in Japan split into three kinds and they are not interchangeable. Harbour and dinner cruises in Kobe and Osaka are an evening out. River boats such as the Hozugawa run through gorges and are a half-day outing in themselves. Ferries, like the Miyajima crossing, are transport that happens to be scenic. All three are listed below.
21 bookable products
By destination
Fuke Sumoto Liner Ferry Ticket (Osaka Fuke Port ⇔ Awaji Island Sumoto Port)
Cruises
From ¥1,800
THE KOBECRUISE Concerto Lunch Cruise
Cruises
From ¥8,700
Private Hozugawa River Boat Ride
Cruises
From ¥144,000
Hozugawa River Boat Ride
Cruises
From ¥9,000
Osaka Dotonbori Naniwa Sightseeing Cruise
Cruises
From ¥2,000
Nakagawa River Cruise
Cruises
From ¥1,500
The Kobe Cruise E-Tickets Tea cruise
Cruises
From ¥4,200
Naniwa Exploration Cruise with a Rakugo Performer
Cruises
From ¥4,500
Kawaguchiko Ropeway & Oishi Park Shuttle Set
Cruises
From ¥2,500
THE KOBE DINING CRUISE Concerto One Drink Cruise
Cruises
From ¥2,800
THE KOBE DINING CRUISE CONCERTO: Minato Fireworks French Dinner Course
Cruises
From ¥19,800
Lake Kawaguchi Ropeway & Cruise Combo Ticket
Cruises
From ¥1,700
Kyoto Kameoka Hozugawa River Boat Ride Ticket
Cruises
From ¥6,000
Dotonbori Naniwa Cruise and Digital Special Pass: Osaka Metro + Digital Special Pass: Osaka Metro & Osaka City Bus Pass Set
Cruises
From ¥2,400
Kobe Concerto Dinner Cruise
Cruises
From ¥12,500
Kyoto Sightseeing “OKOSHI” Bus (SW) — Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa River Boat Ride, with English / Chinese / Korean audio guide
Day tours
From ¥13,000
Day Trip to Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Temples, shrines & castles
From ¥6,750
Day Trip to Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry from Kyoto
Temples, shrines & castles
From ¥53,100
Day Trip to Hiroshima & Miyajima from Osaka with Itsukushima Shrine and Ferry
Temples, shrines & castles
From ¥50,400
Day Trip to Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry from Tokyo
Temples, shrines & castles
From ¥77,400
KYOTO Sightseeing “OKOSHI” Bus（SW）Sagano Romantic Train and Hozugawa River Boat Ride★With English・Chinese・Korean audio guide★(1-person Guaranteed)
Day tours
From ¥13,000
Best for
- •An evening that is not another restaurant
- •Kyoto trips, where the Hozugawa run pairs with Arashiyama
- •Hiroshima itineraries that include Miyajima
Frequently asked questions
Do cruises run in winter?
Harbour cruises run year round. River boats reduce or suspend service in bad weather and in the coldest months — the product page states the season.
Is food included?
Only where the title says lunch or dinner. Sightseeing cruises are boarding only.
What happens if it rains?
Harbour cruises sail in rain. River boats cancel when the water is high, and cancellation terms are on each product page.