Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival Experience on a Traditional Yakatabune boat with Dinner & Drinks
Highlights
- Watch the famous Sumida River Fireworks Festival from a traditional Japanese yakatabune boat
- Enjoy freshly prepared tempura, sashimi, and seasonal dishes on board
- Unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks included during the cruise
- Club Tourism exclusive charter with horigotatsu‑style seating for comfort
- A rare summer night experience combining fireworks, food, and Tokyo views
What to expect
・Please use restroom facilities before arrival; there are no restrooms at the meeting point.
・The area is very crowded on the day of the event. Please arrive early and gather with your group in advance.
・Fireworks may be canceled or delayed due to weather or official decisions.
・If the event is canceled before departure, an alternative cruise will be offered with a partial refund. No refunds after fireworks begin.
What's included
- Japanese tour conductor on board (Important information will be explained using a Google translation app as needed)
- Traditional yakatabune river cruise on the Sumida River (Club Tourism–chartered boat; reserved seating included)
- Dinner Menu Please note: Menu items may vary slightly depending on ingredient availability. ■ Seasonal Tempura (freshly prepared) Shrimp Squid Edomae haze (goby fish) Whiting fish Megochi (Japanese flathead) Edomae conger eel with eggplant Sweet potato Shishito pepper (Lotus root or pumpkin may be substituted depending on season) ■ Sashimi Platter (Boat‑Style Arrangement) Premium bluefin tuna (medium fatty cut) Yellowtail Octopus Japanese rolled omelet
- ■ Side Dishes Edamame Small appetizer dish Steamed clams with sake (or yakitori, depending on availability) Pickled vegetables ■ Rice & Dessert Rice balls made with clam‑mixed rice Assorted seasonal fruit
- Ticket
- Beverages (including alcohol)
- Dinner
About this experience
Schedule
- Meet on site: Tatsukin Boarding Pier
- Meeting Point & BoardingDue to strict river traffic regulations on the Sumida River during the fireworks festival, the boat will depart early in the afternoon, around 3:00 PM. Restrooms are not available at the pier, please use facilities in advance and arrive early, as the area becomes very crowded on the event day.
- Sumida River CruiseAfter departure, the boat cruises slowly along the Sumida River and remains on standby until the fireworks begin. As part of the festival regulations, there will be a waiting period of approx. 3–4 hours before the fireworks. During this time, enjoy a full Japanese dinner on the 1st floor of the boat
- Dinner ExperienceThe meal includes crispy tempura, assorted sashimi, and seasonal dishes, along with an all‑you‑can‑drink selection of alcoholic and soft drinks.
Spend time seated comfortably, dining, socializing, and taking in views of Tokyo from the river.
- Sumida River Fireworks FestivalThe fireworks festival takes place from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. The boat positions itself near the Second Launch Site, allowing you to enjoy spectacular fireworks from the river starting from 7:30. Viewing from the water offers a relaxed, crowd‑free atmosphere as vibrant bursts light up the Tokyo night sky
- Return Cruise & Tour ConclusionAfter the fireworks end, boats begin returning in order between 8:30 and 9:00 PM. Due to heavy river traffic, it may take 1–2 hours to reach the pier. The exact dismissal time cannot be guaranteed, but guests can relax on board during a safe and orderly return.
- Disband on-site: Hinode Pier
Location and Directions
Check-in
Tatsukin Boarding Pier
日本、東京都港区芝１丁目１−１ 辰金ビル
Access:
・5‑minute walk from JR Hamamatsucho Station (South Exit)
・5‑minute walk from Daimon Station (A1 Exit) (Toei Asakusa Line / Toei Oedo Line)
・10‑minute walk from Shibakoen Station (Toei Mita Line)Check-out
Hinode Pier
日本、東京都港区海岸２丁目７−１０４
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Restrictions
- Children 6 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- If less than 20 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
Other requirements
- Please register all of the participants' names as listed on their government issued photo ID, age and gender at the time of booking.
Additional notes
- At this stage, we are accepting reservation requests only. Your booking will be confirmed once all arrangements are completed and official documents are sent. Depending on availability and arrangements, the tour may be canceled or the departure date may need to be changed.
- ・This tour is meet‑on‑site and dismiss‑on‑site. Guests are responsible for making their own way to the meeting point.
・Transportation costs between the meeting/dismissal locations and your home or accommodation are not included and are at the guest’s expense.
・Delays caused by public transportation or failure to arrive on time will be treated as a cancellation and subject to cancellation fees.
・The tour will depart as scheduled, regardless of late arrivals. - Yakatabune operations may be suspended due to weather conditions or other unavoidable circumstances.
In such cases, guests will be offered either an alternative sightseeing plan or a refund equivalent to the unused portion of the tour.
If the fireworks are canceled after they have started (even if only one firework is launched), no refunds will be issued. - ・The Sumida River Fireworks Festival is held in light rain. However, the event may be canceled or postponed due to severe weather or at the discretion of the organizers. Even if a backup date is announced by the organizers, this tour will not be sold or operated on the following day.
・Fireworks visibility may be partially obstructed by surrounding buildings or river positioning
・Due to river traffic regulations, the boat departs early and returns late; exact dismissal time cannot be guaranteed - This tour is planned based on the information available at the time of publication. Schedules and content may change due to requests or regulations from national or local authorities.
Even if the minimum number of participants is reached, the tour may not be officially confirmed until the event details are announced by the fireworks organizers. - Seating is table‑and‑chair style on the first floor of the boat, and meals are served at your assigned seat.
Seat assignments are determined by the operator and cannot be requested or changed.
You may be seated with guests from other groups. - The 49th Sumida River Fireworks Festival will be held on
Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Fireworks Launch Schedule
First Launch Site: 7:00 PM
Second Launch Site: 7:30 PM
This tour is scheduled to view the fireworks from the river near the Second Launch Site. - Due to strict navigation regulations on the Sumida River during the festival, the boat is required to depart early, at approximately 3:00 PM.
As a result, there will be a waiting period of approximately 3–4 hours before the fireworks begin. During this time, guests are asked to remain on board and can relax and enjoy dinner and drinks while waiting. - After the fireworks end at around 8:30 PM, boats begin moving back in sequence between 8:30 PM and 9:00 PM.
Due to heavy river congestion, it may take 1–2 hours to return to the pier.
For this reason, the exact dismissal time cannot be specified in advance. - The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Please be punctual and check-in on time.
Operated by
Club Tourism International Inc.（Inbound） (Code:201759)
