WAGYU × YAKATABUNE boat in TOKYO
| Dates：Nov. 26, 2024 / Dec. 9, 2024 / Dec. 16, 2024 / Jan. 14, 2025 / Jan. 21, 2025 / Jan. 28, 2025 |
| Price：￥100,000（tax included） |
| *All-inclusive cruise including boarding fee, meal, drinks, and souvenirs *A service fee of 330 yen will be charged separately. |
Enjoy a priceless dinner featuring an internationally sought-after Japanese ingredient—wagyu beef—prepared by world-renowned chef and four-time consecutive Michelin Star winner Satoshi Kakegawa!
For a limited time only, Chef Kakegawa, whose restaurant has been awarded a Michelin Star for four consecutive years, will host an exclusive dinner cruise aboard a pleasure boat—a Japanese tradition that has been part of Tokyo’s culture since the Edo period (1603-1868).
The magnificent night view of Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, and other landmarks will enhance the dining atmosphere, creating a priceless experience not normally available to visitors to Tokyo.
Participants in this special, all-inclusive tour will also receive a unique gift to enjoy in the afterglow of the cruise.
Look forward to an exquisite dinner cruise that will delight all five senses.
Feast on a full-course dinner prepared by Satoshi Kakegawa, a Michelin-Starred chef who continues to bring Japanese flavors to the world.
Chef Kakegawa trained at renowned French restaurants, including auberge AU MIRADOR and Les Créations de NARISAWA (renamed NARISAWA), before going independent in 2012 and opening Äta in Daikanyama. Äta is now a popular and difficult-to-book bistro.
Since then, he has continued to produce high-profile restaurants of various genres, including spice curry restaurant Good Luck Curry; Varmen, a collaboration with the CAVE D’OCCHI winery; and Korean food and natural wine restaurant Poppo Korea. The classic French restaurant au deco, which he opened in Hiroo, has been awarded a Michelin Star for four consecutive years. With his boundless creativity and skills honed over many years, he continues to inspire in multifaceted ways, including in product development and restaurant production.
Savor a world-class brand of authentic wagyu with a taste that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.
Wagyu has earned a worldwide reputation for its glossy and tender red meat and, above all, its magnificent marbling. The beef begins to melt as soon as it enters your mouth, allowing you to savor the sweetness of the high-quality fat along with the rich flavor of the meat.
The term “wagyu” refers to the breeds of cattle that have been improved through repeated cross-breeding based on Japanese native cattle (varieties of cattle that have inhabited the area since ancient times). Today, the fat in wagyu beef is so buttery that it melts at the temperature of human skin. The fat slowly spreads in your mouth, releasing its delicious and irresistible umami flavor. The meat itself is also juicy and perfectly complements the fat.
Wagyu is considered to be delicious when there is a good balance of fat and meat. On this tour, Chef Kakegawa will create a memorable experience with carefully selected wagyu.
Experience the Yakatabune boat cruise, a popular Tokyo tradition from centuries ago.
Boat cruises in Japan are believed to have originated in the Heian period (794–1185), when they became a popular pastime for court nobles, and later for Sengoku warlords. During the Edo period (1603–1868), yakatabune boats were first used by wealthy merchants and powerful feudal lords. Eventually, yakatabune boat cruises became a leisure activity that could be enjoyed by Edo commoners. It is still one of the best traditions of Japan and Tokyo, and is extremely popular with Japanese locals and international visitors alike.
Yakatabune boats move smoothly without rocking or swaying, ensuring that you enjoy a leisurely meal. You’ll feel your body relax and unwind as you take in the night view of Tokyo from the boat.
Sightseeing course
Receive a special gift provided only to tour participants.
Tour participants will receive a commemorative gift set that includes: (1) a bottle of “Edo Kaijo” sake brewed by Tokyo Port Brewery and (2) an original chopstick rest designed for the yakatabune cruise. Inspired by the ever-changing city of Tokyo, “Edo Kaijo” is a sake that is brewed with different yeasts and production methods in each tank, allowing you to enjoy the various flavors and aromas that result. It is made with Japanese Yamadanishiki rice, which is characterized by its light, balanced sweetness and refreshing crispness.
※Chopsticks are not included in the gift
Tour overview
Dates
| 1 | 2024 | Nov. 26 | Tue |
| 2 | Dec. 9 | Mon | |
| 3 | Dec. 16 | Mon | |
| 4 | 2025 | Jan. 14 | Tue |
| 5 | Jan. 21 | Tue | |
| 6 | Jan. 28 | Tue |
Time
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM on each tour date
*Arrive at 5:30 PM. Boat departs at 6:00 PM.
Meeting and boarding point
Boarding point for the “Oedo” yakatabune boat in Shinagawa
Participation fee
￥100,000（tax included）
…All-inclusive cruise including boarding fee, meal, drinks, and souvenirs
*A service fee of 330 yen will be charged separately.
Capacity
Limited to 30 people on each tour date
*Booking will close as soon as capacity is reached.
Booking
Secure your seat using the designated booking form.
Book nowBooking deadline
You can book up to five days before the tour date.
*Booking will close as soon as capacity is reached for each date.
Cancellation policy
A cancellation fee will be charged from 5 days before the tour date.
| Date of cancellation | Cancellation fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Counting backwards from the tour date, with the day before the tour counting as 1 day | 6 or more days before the tour | No charge* |
| 2- 5days before the tour | 20% | |
| The day before the tour | 50% | |
| The day of the tour (including no-shows) | 100% | |
Please read before booking
- The tour will be held regardless of the weather, as long as conditions allow for safe operation of the boat.
- Please bring your own rain gear.
- The boat will depart as scheduled at 6:00 PM. If you arrive later than 6:00 PM, your booking will be treated as a same-day cancellation.
- The cruise schedule cannot be changed. Please note that it is not possible to disembark midway through the tour.
- The boat has air-conditioning and a restroom.
- In accordance with yakatabune custom, please remove your shoes when entering the boat.
- This tour is part of a project by the Japan Tourism Agency. You will be asked to complete a questionnaire after the tour.
Organizer
WAGYU × YAKATABUNE Committee
