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Kyoto Walking Tour to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Tenryuji Temple & Jojakkoji - Get Local Tour

Kyoto walking tour to arashiyama bamboo grove, tenryuji temple & jojakkoji.

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Take a tranquil morning walk through serene Arashiyama, visit Tenryuji Temple, and walk around the Sagano Bamboo Grove. Make your trip more memorable with a river lunch cruise on a yakatabune (Japanese barge-style boat) along the scenic Hozu River. Nestled beneath the stunning Arashiyama Mountains of Kyoto, Sagano-Arashiyama is one of the most scenic destinations in Kyoto. Your morning stroll begins at Tenryuji Temple, home to one of the most acclaimed Japanese gardens in Kyoto. Stroll through the Sagano Bamboo Forest and visit Jojakkoji Temple. After crossing the scenic Togetsukyo Bridge, you can opt to have a tasty Japanese-style lunch aboard a traditional yakatabune river cruise boat, the perfect way to drift downstream. The region comes alive in bursts of colors and flowers during autumn and spring, creating an idyllic venue for strolling.

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Sagano Bamboo Tour without Yakatabune Lunch Cruise

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• Entrance fee to Tenryuji Temple (Pond Garden)
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Sagano Bamboo Tour with Yakatabune Lunch Cruise

• Yakatabune cruise with lunch (Japanese food)

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• If the boat cannot be boarded due to high water levels or other operational concerns, lunch will be served at a restaurant instead. In this case, JPY 2,000 per person will be refunded.
• A boarding fee of JPY 1,000 is required for children aged 4 to 5 years for the yakatabune cruise (meal not included).
• This tour ends at the boat pier. JR train tickets for travel between Saga-Arashiyama and Kyoto will be given to participants, so please return to Kyoto Station on your own.

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Yakatabune: Dinner on the Traditional Japanese Boat

There are many ways to enjoy summer in Japan. Eating kakigori or shaved ice , going to the sea, and snorkeling experience are typical examples of activities that you can do in summer in Japan. But do you know yakatabune , the Japanese style boat where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Japan with some fancy food and drinks? It is a popular way to combine sightseeing, enjoying Japanese food and having a traditional experience all in one. Especially in the hot Japanese summer, this activity is great to take in some of the highlights of cities like Kyoto, Tokyo and Yokohama from a different vantage point. This time, let’s take a look at the charm of yakatabune cruise.

1. What is Yakatabune?

2. the history of yakatabune, 3. ways to enjoy a yakatabune tour, 4. extra fun experiences, 5. recommended yakatabune companies, other articles you might like.

A yakatabune (屋形船)  is a Japanese-style pleasure boat with a roof and a tatami-matted floor. Historically these small boats were used by the upper-class to enjoy banquets and meals while sailing a river. Yakatabune boats are concentrated mainly in the bay areas of the cities like Tokyo Bay and Yokohama Bay, two famous locations, but also can be found in Kyoto’s Arashiyama. Passengers can enjoy the beautiful seaside and riverside scenery while enjoying some delicious meals and drinks. 

Yakatabune may sound like a cruise ship but compared to an actual cruise ship, the size and capacity of yakatabune boats are considerably smaller. The boats traditionally had place for 10 to 20 people maximum, but nowadays there are boats that can welcome up to 200 people. Usually, Japanese food like sushi , sashimi, and tempura are served as meals on the pleasure boats. In other words, the biggest attraction of Yakatabune is that you can enjoy delicious Japanese food & drinks and beautiful sights on a small Japanese style boat. In addition, some yakatabune offer additional services like inviting a geisha to your yakatabune or some companies provide a kimono rental dressing service . If you want to make your yakatabune experience even more wonderful, it is recommended to use such services.

The history of houseboats dates back to the Heian period (794-1185) , when the aristocrats would sail a boat on the river or the sea and enjoyed the surrounding scenery, while reading waka poems and playing Japanese musical instruments. Spending time in such a way is known as funa asobi 舟遊び, funa means boat and asobi can be translated as to enjoy. Only the richer part of the society like the aristocrats could afford spending time this way, the general people couldn’t afford such a posh entertainment.

This funa asobi was most prosperous during the Edo period (1603-1868) .  At that time, the influential daimyos competed for how wonderful their ship was, and went on to make the interior of their ship more luxurious. The was a strong competition about who had the best, nicest and most luxurious boat. As mentioned earlier, at first, funa asobi was something that only the richer people would do. However, due to the significant rise of water transportation in Japan during the Edo period, funa asobi became an important means of transportation for other social classes too. Eventually funa asobi became a part of the Japanese culture that was enjoyed by everyone. Incorporating elements of entertainment, tradition and culture, the basis for yakatabune was formed.

Still today, Yakatabune is deeply rooted in the Japanese culture and there are many companies that operate yakatabune boats all over Japan. Yakatabune is an important entertainment culture for Japanese people and has been passed down for many centuries.

Did you become more interested in yakatabune by acquiring some knowledge about it? It’s easy to enjoy your yakatabune experience by boarding only, but would you like to make your yakatabune experience even more wonderful?  Here is some advice, so please refer to these if you want to.

•  Timing Yakatabune boats usually operate from day to night. You can enjoy the wonderful scenery surrounded by warm sunlight in the daytime or the beautiful night view at night on the boat. The impression of the scenery you can see in the daytime and at night is very different, so you should select your favorite time.
• Select your season One of the attractions that yakatabune has is that the view changes depending on the season. The cherry blossom season and fireworks season are recommended and also very popular. Seeing the cherry trees lining the Sumida River in Tokyo in full blossom in springtime, is a wonderful sight. In this season yakatabune boats try to sail slowly along the river, so that you can enjoy watching the beautiful cherry blossoms on the boat. The summer is a great time to visit Japan , with events and festivals taking place every weekend. Enjoy the famous firework displays at night on the boat. While the fireworks are set off, yakatabune boats stay at a good viewing spot for a while so that you can watch the beautiful fireworks without worrying about the crowds. Both spring and summer are a great time and a reason to visit Japan .

As written in the first section, depending on yakatabune companies, you can use some optional services to make your experience even better. As examples of these optional services, there are rental kimono and dressing service, a service to invite geisha or other forms of entertainment, and service that makes the contents of a regular Japanese food course more gorgeous. Optional services are different by each yakatabune company, so please contact them for details.

If you are with a group of people, you can also make a reservation to chart a yakatabune boat by prior consultation. With your group you can enjoy a private party or banquet on a yakatabune boat for any memorable situations, such as a birthday or company party, and etc. A lot of yakatabune boats can prepare a custom-ordered food and hors d’oeuvres as you request by paying an additional fee, so feel free to ask them!

Now that you know more about how to enjoy yakatabune, here are some recommended yakatabune boats. Hope you these website links help you select your yakatabune service. It is recommended to make a reservation to join in a yakatabune tour, so make sure to do that in advance on the internet reservation site or by phone. Especially during the cherry-blossom viewing season and the fireworks season, it’s quite difficult to get your seat, so you should make a reservation (very) early.  The following websites are recommended yakatabune reservation sites.

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Why don’t you experience yakatabune where you can enjoy watching various beautiful scenery on the boat? It should bring you a special moment at any time you board. Hope you’ll have a wonderful time with your family and friends there!

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Mao Goto is a Japanese freelancer who was born in Hayama, Kanagawa prefecture, and raised in Tokyo. Since 2016 she lives in the Taito Ward, home to a lot of Japanese culture hotspots such as Asakusa, Akihabara, and Ueno. She has been interested in the field of English education of Japan and got her Master’s degree in March, 2020. A lover of photography, travel, sweets, and cross-stitch. Contact her via Facebook .

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Yakatabune: traditional Japanese dinner cruise with a view

Eat and drink all you can as the Tokyo Bay cruise takes you to some of Tokyo's most iconic sights, including the Rainbow Bridge

Long, narrow boats lit with lanterns cruise along Tokyo’s rivers all year round. Yakatabune , directly translates to ‘house boats’, have a long history in Japan that dates back to the Heian era ( 794-1185 ). Traditionally, these boats were lavishly decorated and nobles would entertain their guests with banquets and games on board. The boats continued to be a popular vessel for entertainment after the Meiji restoration, but dwindled after World War II due to a shift in culture and heavy pollution in the waterways. The houseboats began reappearing as the economy improved towards the end of the Showa era along with the water quality in the rivers. 

While yakatabune bounced back in popularity in the ‘80s, they were primarily rented by large companies to entertain important guests or clients. Recently, a number of yakatabune tours have been organised so that smaller parties of people and even individuals can experience a cruise on Japan’s oldest party boat. The Tennozu Canal Side Revitalization Association have arranged a weekly cruise to give visitors an opportunity to see the city and its waterways in a different light with a traditional tatami -floored houseboat .   

The boat operates every Tuesday and departs from the Tennozu T-Lotus Pier at 7pm. For about USD124, you can embark on this stunning cruise as you eat and drink into the night. The evening opens with a kagami biraki ceremony, which involves breaking open a sake barrel with a hammer. This is a custom often seen at lavish occasions including weddings and New Year. Following this, you’ll be served food and drinks as the boat makes its way along the canals to Odaiba out at the Tokyo Bay.  Drinks are unlimited, whether you’re raising glasses filled with draft beer, sake or tea to celebrate the evening. 

Dinner is in the style of a traditional kaiseki meal, with an assortment of classic Japanese dishes typically seen at large-scale banquets. So expect candied sweet potatoes, braised octopus and glazed tsukune (chicken meatballs). Halfway through the meal, you’ll be served fresh seafood and vegetable tempura .

The boat makes a couple of stops throughout the evening, so attendees can take a pause from the meal to step out onto the boat’s top deck and admire the city lights. There will be a professional photographer on board to take your pictures on the top deck that you’ll be able to download after the cruise. 

As you make your way around the Bay on tour, you'll pass the Olympic Village on the Harumi waterfront, where you might be able to see the latest developments of the 'smart city' project as the 2020 Olympic Games fast approaches. You'll also be able to admire some of Tokyo's classic landmarks incuding Odaiba's Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower, both of which look stunning as they light up after dark. Finally, the boat returns to Tennozu at 9.30pm. 

Book your place on the next cruise here . The price includes dinner, an open bar, and a photo session.

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Yakatabune Experience in Shinagawa

Enjoy a pleasure cruise on Tokyo’s beautiful waterfront

Cruising along the waterfront of Tokyo on a covered pleasure boat ( yakatabune ) is a great way to enjoy the cityscape and dive into Japanese culture while feeling like old Japanese nobility. A dinner cruise on these traditional boats will not only acquaint you with Shinagawa and the surrounding area but you’ll also get a taste of Japanese cuisine and entertainment.

Whether you decide to take a river cruise during the day or at night, you’ll be delighted by the sights and experiences of a yakatabune.

What is a yakatabune?

If you’ve walked along the Odaiba waterfront, chances are that you may have seen a yakatabune. These beautiful Japanese-style covered houseboats are often lit up on the waters at night, abundant with festive patrons. Relax as you gaze upon the splendor of Odaiba, Tokyo Tower, Skytree, and Rainbow Bridge on this leisurely boat ride.

The history of yakatabune dates back to the Heian period (794-1185) when aristocrats of the day enjoyed the scenery of the four seasons while they read poetry, played music, and generally entertained themselves. It was a glamorous event where one loosened their purse strings to display their noble background and skills.

Today, these boats have been equipped for modern times and no longer cost a small fortune as they did long ago. Soak up the Japanese atmosphere in comfort; whether you prefer floor seating, chairs, or sunken floor seating ( horigotatsu ), many yakatabune provide seating choices based on your preferences. The comfort extends to the air conditioning on board, western-style toilets, and even karaoke machines, depending on the ship. Popular for more private affairs, you can also rent semi-private partitioned rooms on some boats.

As for food and drink, come prepared to enjoy your fill. Sate your appetite on traditional yakatabune foods, like freshly fried tempura and other Japanese foods; you can also request vegetarian or halal meals depending on the reservation company.

Covid-19 countermeasures

To protect passengers with the latest virus-prevention measures each ship has implemented the best countermeasures to ensure safety and health.

Hand washing, disinfectant, and masks are required by staff and boarding passengers. The air onboard is frequently changed and open windows allow for a fresh and constant flow. Guests can adjust the windows to their preference.

Other on-board safety measures include: fewer passengers allowed to reserve tables, temperatures taken before boarding, acrylic boards separating the tables and open seats beside you to prevent crowding, installed ozone generators, and an increased number of ventilation fans on the ship.

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To make a reservation, please contact the concierge of any yakatabune or corresponding hotel:

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A yakatabune is a traditional Japanese boat that dates back to the Heian period (which was from 791-1185). Typically small, low-slung and privately-owned, yakatabune have a longstanding reputation as party boats, or "pleasure boats", ferrying merrymakers around bays and along rivers while they eat, drink and enjoy the passing scenery.

Identifiable by their festive red lanterns, these roofed boats are a common sight around Tokyo Bay, as well as on the Sumida River, especially on hot summer nights. Some can be booked for the exclusive use of a private group, while others offer space onboard a shared cruise. You'll also spot yakatabune boats in other parts of Japan, notably Kyoto , where they cruise around Arashiyama.

Best Tokyo Dinner Cruises

A number of companies run dinner cruises in Tokyo (as well as daytime cruises), offering different packages and perks. You can choose from yakatabune boats or bigger, cruise-liner-type ships. Some accept reservations in English, while others are only bookable in Japanese, and don't offer any language support. A few only run cruises during summer, while others operate throughout the year.

Here are some of the most popular Tokyo boat cruise options.

1. Top Yakatabune Choice: Sumida River Dinner Cruise

This Tokyo cruise offers a window into the way the good people of Edo (that's the old name for Tokyo) liked to let their hair down. Tuck into an array of traditional Japanese dishes and enjoy unlimited drinks (alcoholic and otherwise) on a 2.5-hour trip down the Sumida River. Departing from Asakusa , you'll get views of Odaiba, Tokyo Skytree, and the city skyline.

The restaurant boat, which comes complete with traditional tatami-mat flooring, can seat up to 50 guests, making for a festive experience. It's a great way to celebrate a birthday or special occasion. Vegetarian and vegan options are available by prior arrangement. And children are welcome, making it a family-friendly cruise. Booking link .

2. Tokyo Symphony Cruise

The "Tokyo Bay Cruising Restaurant Symphony" is a well-known name in the Tokyo dinner cruise game. There are two boats on the waters of Tokyo Bay, both of which are something like mini cruise liners. The Symphony Cruises run from lunchtime onwards, with separate sunset and dinner options available.

These boats are basically floating restaurants—and there is more than one eatery on each. Guests can choose from various types of food, ranging from sushi to Italian, French and more.

The Dinner Cruise sets off from Hinode Pier (near JR Hamamatsucho Station), and passes Rainbow Bridge before heading to Odaiba and other parts of Tokyo Bay. The trip takes about 2.5 hours.

3. Tokyo Nouryousen Cruise

A popular summer cruise in Tokyo, this is less of a dinner boat and more of an experience in and of itself (and often a boozy one, at that). The penultimate Tokyo party ship, the Nouryousen leaves from Takeshiba Terminal (near JR Hamamatsucho Station) and takes guests around Tokyo Bay, returning to port in just under two hours.

Dinner is a simple bento box, but drinks are unlimited, and there are often music and dance events onboard. Simple izakaya food like karaage and yakisoba is also available. You can get a discount if you wear a yukata, on designated days. The Tokyo Nouryousen operates between July and September.

Tokyo Dinner Cruise FAQs

We answer some of the common questions about night cruises around Tokyo Bay, and the surrounding areas.

How Much Does a Yakatabune Dinner Cost?

The price for a yakatabune cruise in Tokyo ranges from approximately ¥10,000 to over ¥30,000. It largely depends on what kind of meal plan you select. The average cost is around ¥13,000 - ¥15,000 per person.

How Long is a Tokyo Dinner Cruise?

It depends on the operator, but most Tokyo Bay and river cruises take around 2 to 2.5 hours.

How Far in Advance Should I Book a Tokyo Dinner Cruise?

It depends on the season, but it's usually a good idea to book a Tokyo dinner cruise about a month in advance.

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The fuel was supplied to the northernmost town of Russia along the Northern Sea Route.

The first in the history of the power plant refueling, that is, the replacement of spent nuclear fuel with fresh one, is planned to begin before 2024. The manufacturer of nuclear fuel for all Russian nuclear icebreakers, as well as the Akademik Lomonosov FNPP, is Machinery Manufacturing Plant, Joint-Stock Company (MSZ JSC), a company of Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL that is based in Elektrostal, Moscow Region.

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For the first time the power units of the Akademik Lomonosov floating nuclear power plant were connected to the grid in December 2019, and put into commercial operation in May 2020. The supply of nuclear fuel from Elektrostal to Pevek and its loading into the second reactor is planned for 2024. The total power of the Akademik Lomonosov FNPP, supplied to the coastal grid of Pevek without thermal energy consumption on shore, is about 76 MW, being about 44 MW in the maximum thermal power supply mode. The FNPP generated 194 million kWh according to the results of 2023. The population of Pevek is just a little more than 4 thousand, while the FNPP has a potential for supplying electricity to a city with a population of up to 100 thousand people. After the FNPP commissioning two goals were achieved. These include first of all the replacement of the retiring capacities of the Bilibino NPP, which has been operating since 1974, as well as the Chaunskaya TPP, which has already been operating for more than 70 years. Secondly, energy is supplied to the main mining companies in western Chukotka in the Chaun-Bilibino energy hub a large ore and metal cluster, including gold mining companies and projects related to the development of the Baimsk ore zone. In September 2023, a 110 kilovolt power transmission line with a length of 490 kilometers was put into operation, connecting the towns of Pevek and Bilibino. The line increased the reliability of energy supply from the FNPP to both Bilibino consumers and mining companies, the largest of which is the Baimsky GOK. The comprehensive development of the Russian Arctic is a national strategic priority. To increase the NSR traffic is of paramount importance for accomplishment of the tasks set in the field of cargo shipping. This logistics corridor is being developed due regular freight voyages, construction of new nuclear-powered icebreakers and modernization of the relevant infrastructure. Rosatom companies are actively involved in this work. Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL (Rosatom Fuel Division) includes companies fabricating nuclear fuel, converting and enriching uranium, manufacturing gas centrifuges, conducting researches and producing designs. As the only nuclear fuel supplier to Russian NPPs, TVEL supplies fuel for a total of 75 power reactors in 15 countries, for research reactors in nine countries, as well as for propulsion reactors of the Russian nuclear fleet. Every sixth power reactor in the world runs on TVEL fuel. Rosatom Fuel Division is the world’s largest producer of enriched uranium and the leader on the global stable isotope market. The Fuel Division is actively developing new businesses in chemistry, metallurgy, energy storage technologies, 3D printing, digital products, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. TVEL also includes Rosatom integrators for additive technologies and electricity storage systems. Rosenergoatom, Joint-Stock Company is part of Rosatom Electric Power Division and one of the largest companies in the industry acting as an operator of nuclear power plants. It includes, as its branches, 11 operating NPPs, including the FNPP, the Scientific and Technical Center for Emergency Operations at NPPs, Design and Engineering as well as Technological companies. In total, 37 power units with a total installed capacity of over 29.5 GW are in operation at 11 nuclear power plants in Russia. Machinery Manufacturing Plant, Joint-Stock Company (MSZ JSC, Elektrostal) is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of fuel for nuclear power plants. The company produces fuel assemblies for VVER-440, VVER-1000, RBMK-1000, BN-600,800, VK-50, EGP-6; powders and fuel pellets intended for supply to foreign customers. It also produces nuclear fuel for research reactors. The plant belongs to the TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom.

Rosatom obtained a license for the first land-based SMR in Russia

On April 21, Rosenergoatom obtained a license issued by Rostekhnadzor to construct the Yakutsk land-based SMR in the Ust-Yansky District of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).

ROSATOM and FEDC agree to cooperate in the construction of Russia's first onshore SNPP

ROSATOM and FEDC have signed a cooperation agreement to build Russia's first onshore SNPP in Yakutia.

Rosatom develops nuclear fuel for modernized floating power units

Rosatom has completed the development of nuclear fuel for the RITM-200S small modular reactor designed for the upgraded floating power units.

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