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"BAR Style Plan"
Meguro River
Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise 2026

- Quiet cherry blossom viewing time for adults -

The cherry blossoms along Meguro River are the most crowded of the year.
Enjoy a bar-style cherry blossom viewing cruise from a special seat on the water, away from the crowds.

Enjoy the cherry blossoms from a special seat on board, avoiding the crowds, with a glass of champagne in hand on this spring-only cruise for adults.

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Enjoy cherry blossoms in comfort—away from the crowds.

Enjoy the Meguro River—at its busiest time of the year—from the calm of the water, far from the crowds.
No need to reserve a spot or stand and walk for long periods—simply relax and take in the cherry blossoms from the boat.

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A unique waterside view as you glide beneath tunnels of cherry blossoms.

Cherry trees along the Meguro River stretch their branches toward the water.
From the boat, you can enjoy an up-close view that feels as if you are surrounded by blossoms.
As the petals begin to fall, the river’s surface is gently covered in a carpet of cherry blossoms.

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A classic cherry blossom cruise—perfect for first-time guests.

With clear and engaging commentary from a professional onboard guide, this standard cherry blossom cruise is easy to follow and enjoyable for guests of all ages.
Perfect for families, friends, and as part of a Tokyo sightseeing experience.

Cherry Blossom Time for Adults - Meguro River Bar Cruise "WATERWAYS III"

In the spring of 2025, a new style of cherry blossom viewing cruise will be born. The newly completed river cruise ship ``WATERWAYSⅢ'' is designed with the concept of an onboard bar, and is a cherry blossom viewing cruise for adults where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing with carefully selected champagne. Of course, mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktails) are also available. Enjoy a cherry blossom viewing cruise that is a step above your usual experience from a spacious boat.

​*Includes 1 glass of champagne or 1 non-alcoholic cocktail, 1 additional glass ¥2,000

*Please refrain from bringing your own food and drinks.

*There is no onboard guide.

*In case of rain, you may have to stand on the ship.

*Minimum number of participants is 10 people. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the event will be cancelled.

Event period

March 20th to April 12th , 2026

Boarding fee

¥13,200 → Early Bird 30 ¥ 12,100 (tax included)

* Guests under the age of 20 are not permitted to board the ship.

Travel time

Maximum 90 minutes

Boarding and disembarking locations

Tennozu Pier

Cruise schedule

10:15 / 12:15 / 14:15 / 16:15 / 18:15 / 20:15

*Cruise schedules vary depending on the day.

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel for your own reasons, the following cancellation fees will be charged.

30 to 8 days before...20%

7 to 3 days before...30%

2 days before・・・・・・50%

The day before/the day/without permission: 100%

 

If the cancellation is due to circumstances beyond our control, we will contact you by the day of the event. In such cases, we will refund 100% of the fee to the credit card you used when registering.

 

How to cancel

If you wish to cancel a confirmed reservation, please send the necessary information to the email address below. A cancellation fee will be charged based on the date and time the email is received.

Please note that we do not accept applications over the phone.

・Name of person making reservation

・Reservation ID

・Reservation date

・Reason for cancellation

Cancellation email address: info@tokyowaterways.com

Changing your reservation

 

If the number of people increases,

Please make a new reservation. Seats will be allocated in the order of reception on the day, so please rest assured.

 

If the number of people decreases,

A cancellation fee will be charged for the number of people who have been reduced. If you wish to change the number of people, please contact us by email at the address below.

 

In case of schedule change,

・To change your dates, please make a reservation for the new dates and then contact us by email with your old and new reservation IDs. Once we confirm your new reservation, we will cancel the old dates free of charge.

*Although your reservation will be duplicated, we will cancel the old date free of charge.

 

Please note that we do not accept applications over the phone.

Email address for change: info@tokyowaterways.com

Important Notice

 

*On the day of your reservation, please come to reception under the name of your reservation. You will be allowed to board in the order of reception.

If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather, we will contact you by email by the day before. If we do not receive any contact, the tour will generally proceed.

*Please refrain from bringing in food or drinks.

*It may still be cold during the cherry blossom viewing season, so please bring a jacket.
*Meguro River is affected by the tides of Tokyo Bay, so the water level may rise due to factors such as atmospheric pressure, strong winds, and the amount of rainfall from the previous day, and in rare cases it may be impossible to enter the river.

In that case, the tour will be changed to a tour around Tokyo Port (Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba, Tokyo Tower), and you may not be able to see the cherry blossoms.
Please note that if you change your course, there will be no refunds or discounts, but you will be given an additional drink for free.

*Please use the restroom before boarding. There are several restrooms around Tennozu Pier.

*Please arrive at Tennozu Pier 15 minutes before boarding time.
*If you are late, you will not be able to board the ferry. In that case, we will not be able to offer refunds or change to another ferry. Thank you for your understanding.

Even if it's your first time, you can rest assured. A guide to the boarding location with photos

Directions from the monorail "Tennozu Isle Station" to the pier

Exit the central ticket gate
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Exit the central ticket gate of the monorail "Tennozu Isle Station", go straight and turn left at the end of the long corridor. Go straight down the escalator at the end of the corridor.

Go down the escalator
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When you get off the escalator, you will see an exit, so go out and turn left.

As you walk down the aisle
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There are stairs, so go down.

When you go down the stairs
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Once you reach the cobblestone road, go right and you will see a curve.

Exit the central ticket gate and go straight
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Exit the central ticket gate of the monorail "Tennozu Isle Station", go straight and turn left at the end of the long corridor. Go straight down the escalator at the end of the corridor.

If you are unsure

The Tennozu area is divided into east and west! The boarding point is in the west area!
Please aim for the buildings and facilities marked with a circle below.

 

The direction is correct

〇Canal Garden (closest)

〇Tennozu First Tower (somewhat close)
〇TY HARBOR (fairly close)

 

The direction is wrong

✖Seafort Square

✖ Cruise Club Tokyo

✖Tennozu Galaxy Theater

Meguro River Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise Reservations

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"Standard"
Meguro River Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise Plan

”WATERWAYSⅠ” is an open-air boat without a roof, and is a cherry blossom viewing cruise with 360° views.

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"Top grade"

Meguro River cherry blossom viewing cruise plan

Luxury cruise for up to 12 people using the fully chartered private river cruise ship “WATERWAYSⅡ”

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