The Edo scenery is now right before your eyes. A complete report on the Tennozu "Edo Cruise" experience

• Table of Contents
• Tennozu "Edo Cruise" Complete Experience Report The scenery of Edo is now right before your eyes.
• Basic information on "Edo Cruise: Touring Tokyo's Waterfront with Ukiyo-e"
• Boarding experience report
• Recommended for foreign tourists, companies, groups, and those looking for a private venue for special occasions
• Reservations and inquiries
• [Column] What is Ukiyo-e?

Tennozu "Edo Cruise" Complete Experience Report The scenery of Edo is now right before your eyes.

A luxurious two-hour trip around Tokyo Bay where ukiyo-e and reality intersect

Ukiyo-e prints on a tablet and modern Tokyo unfolds before your eyes. The one and only Edo Cruise allows you to experience the moment when two eras overlap.

A new tourist experience will be born in Tokyo Bay in November 2025. Ukiyo-e prints are displayed on a tablet, and modern Tokyo spreads out before your eyes. The Edo Cruise, departing from Tennozu , allows you to experience the moment when the two eras overlap on board a boat in Tokyo Bay.

The fully chartered boat accommodates up to 20 people and is accompanied by an English digital guide and a Japanese-speaking personal guide. The two-hour cruise includes drinks, snacks, and even a photo service (using your own camera), making it an excellent choice for sightseeing, corporate events, or special anniversaries.

Basic information on "Edo Cruise: Touring Tokyo's Waterfront with Ukiyo-e"

*USD conversions are based on the exchange rate as of December 2025. Please check the latest exchange rate.

Boarding experience report

14:00 Depart from Funakiyo Pier

Depart on a fully chartered cruise for up to 20 people. (Photo shows the pier at Tennozu Isle.)

When we arrived at the Funasei wharf, a 15-minute walk from Tennozu Isle Station on the monorail from Haneda Airport, a white cruiser was waiting for us. It is 18 meters long and can accommodate 20 people. It has a two-story structure with a covered deck and an observation deck, and is fully air-conditioned and heated. There are also two Western-style toilets, making the two-hour boat ride comfortable.

The ship is fully air-conditioned and heated, and has Western-style toilets, so you can enjoy a comfortable two-hour boat trip. You can also enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo from the large windows.

As soon as we boarded, we toasted with drinks

Drinks and snacks are included. Enjoy a toast on board while admiring the view of Tokyo Bay. (Details are subject to change.)

As soon as you board the boat, you'll be served drinks. Drinks include all-you-can-drink beer, wine, sake, soft drinks, and more. Enjoy some light snacks as you set sail into Tokyo Bay.
*The contents of the snacks may change depending on the season and availability.

Immediately after departure, you will be greeted by a giant mural - a fusion of Edo and modern times

Katsushika Hokusai "Dragon on the Ceiling of the Higashimachi Festival Float"

Huge mural in Tennozu "OUT OF BOUNDS" (Yamaguchi Reki). Hokusai's "Dragon" is reborn as modern art.

A dialogue spanning nearly 200 years—Hokusai's dragon is reborn in modern-day Tennozu

As the boat begins to move, a "giant mural the size of a 13-story building" appears on the right. "OUT OF BOUNDS" (2020) , a work by New York-based artist Rei Yamaguchi , is based on Katsushika Hokusai's "Dragon Ceiling Painting of the Higashimachi Festival Float." At a staggering 40m high and 22m wide, the dynamic movement of Hokusai's dragon is brought back to life in modern-day Tennozu. A fusion of Edo-period ukiyo-e and contemporary art, this iconic sight of the cruise builds excitement.

A two-hour tour of famous spots where ukiyo-e and modern times intersect

The Edo Cruise will take you to a total of eight spots, including seven locations that were the subject of famous ukiyo-e prints and two works of modern art.
As you approach each spot, the guide app will display audio commentary and explanations of the ukiyo-e, and a dedicated guide will point out the highlights.

Edo Cruise reference course map. The approximately 120-minute route departs from Funakiyo Pier and passes through Shibaura, Daiba, Harumi, Tsukudajima, and Eitaibashi.

"Compare the scenery you are looking at now with an ukiyo-e print from the Edo period," you are prompted to do so. As you alternate between looking at the tablet and the actual scenery, you are enveloped in a mysterious sensation that transcends time and space.

What does present-day Tokyo look like from the same location as the ukiyo-e painted 200 years ago? Look forward to hearing the commentary once you're on board.

Compare the ukiyo-e prints on the tablet with the actual scenery and relive Tokyo from the perspective of an Edo artist.

From the ukiyo-e "Forty-eight Famous Views of Tokyo." Introducing depictions of Edo seascapes.

*For more information on Ukiyo-e, please see the last column.

Digital x Human Hybrid Guide

A hybrid guided tour using an English-language app and a human guide. Listen to explanations while ukiyo-e prints are displayed at each spot. You can check the information at your own pace.

What makes this cruise unique is the combination of a digital app and a human guide. While listening to the app's commentary, you can also view images and explanations of ukiyo-e prints displayed on a tablet. The human guide will also provide real-time guidance and information. The app is available in English, so English-speaking guests can feel at ease.

16:00 Return to Funasei

The two hours fly by. After returning to port, we recommend taking a stroll along the old Tokaido road, which still retains its traditional charm.

Two hours of re-examining Tokyo through the eyes of Edo painters

It was a luxurious experience, using modern technology to relive the scenery that Edo painters saw. The tour will operate until the end of February 2026 (possible extension). If you're interested, we recommend making inquiries early.

Recommended for foreign tourists, companies, groups, and those looking for a private venue for special occasions

About fees

Example: Rates based on the number of people

*USD conversion is a guideline based on the exchange rate as of December 2025.

Reservations and inquiries

Tennozu Canalside Revitalization Association
TEL: 03-4405-5785 (Japanese only)
Email: canal@canalside.or.jp (English OK)
Reservations: We recommend making inquiries at least one month in advance.

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[Column] What is Ukiyo-e?

Ukiyo-e are woodblock prints that were popular among common people during the Edo period (1603-1868). They depict landscapes, actors, beautiful women, and other subjects, and were like postcards of the time.

When he arrived in Europe in the 19th century, his bold compositions and vivid colors shocked Western artists. Van Gogh collected several hundred of his works, and Monet owned over 200. They were the catalyst for "Japonism," which had a major influence on the birth of Impressionism.

The ukiyo-e you see on the Edo Cruise are not just "old Japanese paintings," but art that has changed the history of art around the world . Looking at the scenery of Tokyo from that perspective will add a new level of resolution to your trip.