Enjoy the beautiful view of Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Bay on this traditional dinner boat cruise. Yakatabune is a traditional dinner boat cruise popular among locals and tourists to enjoy a delicious meal and fantastic views. The boat departs from Azumabashi, located in the heart of Asakusa. From here, you get onboard to the Yakatabune, a traditional Japanese dinner boat cruising down the Sumida River. Cruise through the city down the river to Tokyo Bay while your Japanese meal starts to be served. At Tokyo Bay, you can see a beautifully illuminated Tokyo city with the Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba. Make a stop here for you to climb up the roof of the boat and enjoy the panoramic view of the city and take memorable photos. Your cruise will continue with the rest of your meal being served at the Tokyo Skytree where you will have another stop for the view and photos. From there, return to the Azumabashi Bridge, where the cruise ends.

Enjoy the convenience of an unlimited portable Wi-Fi router, charger, and USB cable delivered to directly your hotel in Japan along with a prepaid envelope for return. With your router, connect up to 10 devices at one time and stay fully connected on your trip. iPhone, iPad, Android Smartphones, PCs, Mac laptops, and other portable consoles are all supported with your pocket Wi-Fi. The device enables a Hybrid 4G LTE high-speed connection with a battery that can last up to 10 hours (usually about 8 hours, depending on usage). At the end of your trip, use the prepaid envelope included with your order to seamlessly return your pocket Wi-Fi via any Japanese postal box or airport postal box.

A dinner cruises on Yakatabune houseboats have a long tradition and are very popular throughout Japan, especially in Tokyo. See the nighttime skyline while enjoying a meal on the water for a one of a kind experience. The 2.5 to 3-hour cruise will usually take you from Shinagawa to Rainbow Bridge, Sumida River, Tokyo Skytree, and Odaiba. You can enjoy the panoramic views of Odaiba and Tokyo Skytree from the observatory deck on top of the boat and take memorable photographs.  On this cruise, enjoy high-quality dishes and the assistance of the friendly and helpful staff. Your dinner will consist of a 10 course meal of Japanese-style dishes, which are freshly prepared on that day. The courses include appetizers (shikidashi, vegetables, kobachi), a sashimi boat, fresh tempura, a seasonal rice dish, vegetables (konomono), salad, noodles (shime no men), and dessert. The dining room is fully air-conditioned and you can either sit at a table with chairs or at a low table over a hole in the floor.

After having a bird's eye view of Asakusa from an observation deck in Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center with a guide's explanation, we will take you to a Japanese izakaya restaurant for live performance of traditional Japanese musical instruments over dinner. There are many things you can enjoy over the course of this tour. 1) Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center Sitting at the very heart of Asakusa, this 7-story building provides a vantage point to overview the Asakusa area and beyond. The guide will brief you on major points of interest as you see the panoramic view around yourself. 2) We will move on to the restaurant as we walk through the Sensoji-temple. You will see all the must-see spots in its precinct including Kaminarimon (thunder) gate, Nakamise shopping street, Hozomon (treasure) gate, and the main hall. Once outside the precinct, observe the nostalgic and quaint atmosphere of the Asakusa area inhabited by commoners during the Edo period. 3) As we arrive at the izakaya restaurant, the guide will explain about the music and instruments to be played in a short while. 4) And of course, enjoy the restaurant's friendly atmosphere and unassuming dishes loved by locals. 5) Your stay in the restaurant will reach a crescendo when the award-winning musicians begin their performance. Enjoy the powerful sound of shamisen up close and traditional folk songs sung to it.

This tour focuses on food and drink which constitute an integral pillar of Japan's culture and history. The tour starts with a non-gastronomical part. As we stroll through the Asakusa history tour course, the guide will demystify intriguing historical facts including: 1) Why Sumida river is an origin of Senso-ji temple 2) How Senso-ji temple and Asakusa developed hand in hand 3) How Asakusa has become a forerunner of Japan's modernization 4) How the culture that flourished in the area impacted the world After discovering Asakusa's charm, make your way to three distinct but typical izakaya restaurants. Izakaya is a place where locals come typically with co-workers and friends to relax away from the daily grind. Since Izakaya is commoners' favorite place, the offerings there are unassuming but closely tied to Japan's history and culture. The guide will help you unlock the myth of Japanese cuisine as you see how locals unwind there.