攻略 for taking the water bus along the Sumida River.

💞 Recommended Reason:
No need to take the crowded subway or deal with complicated transfer routes. You can take the water bus directly from Asakusa to Odaiba, enjoying the scenic views along the Sumida River.

🗓️ Itinerary:

Start your day by visiting the top floor of the Asakusa Culture and Tourist Information Center to enjoy a high view of the Tokyo Skytree and Senso-ji Temple. Then, take the modern Hotaluna water bus from Asakusa to the shopping paradise of Odaiba. During the trip, you can go to the top deck to enjoy the scenic views along the Sumida River.

After disembarking at Odaiba, kids can play in the sand and water at Odaiba Seaside Park. Then, head to the round observation deck at Fuji TV to get a view of Odaiba and Tokyo Bay.

Next, walk to Drive City for some shopping, buy some snacks at Don Quijote, and after lunch, take a break and take a photo with the giant Gundam statue. It's very impressive and makes for great photos.

Water Bus Tickets:
You can buy tickets up to 5 minutes before departure. It's recommended to take the earliest 10 AM boat on Saturdays. Start lining up at 9:30 AM and use your phone to buy tickets while waiting. The official website has the daily schedule and boat types. If you want to take photos and enjoy the view from the deck, choose HOTALUNA or EMERALDAS.

Post by CharlesZuo | Mar 29, 2025