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ASUKA Cruise has announced the schedule of all 32 ASUKA III cruises departing between April and October 2027, including a 24-day cruise around Japan for the brand's 35th anniversary, an 11-day Golden Week Taiwan cruise, and the seasonal Four Seasons on ASUKA III series.
Reservations are open for an open-deck cruise to watch the Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival on October 24, 2026, the first edition in 11 years, at a last-minute fare of ¥27,500 for ages 13 and older.
From October 2 to November 29, 2026, THE KOBE DINING CRUISE will host its first-ever Onboard Autumn Buffet on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, with all-you-can-drink beverages, a live kitchen, and lunch, twilight, and night sailings from Kobe Port.
InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 is expanding its Anniversary Stay plan, adding a private Yokohama Port cruise and helicopter tour options alongside the original balloon decor and full-course dinner, so couples can further customize how they celebrate.
IBJ Matching's "Cruise Matchmaking" parties return with two new dates — Tokyo Bay on September 22 and Minato Mirai on October 11, 2026 — bringing together up to 100 guests aboard a chartered three-deck ship for skyline views, finger food, and free-flowing drinks.
THE KOBE DINING CRUISE will run its five-day "Minato HANABI Cruise" from October 19 to 23, 2026, pairing course dinners and a buffet aboard the Concerto and Luminous Kobe 2 with Kobe Port's autumn fireworks, plus an early-bird discount on the Concerto French course through August 31.
A new Friday-night cruise event runs from August 28 to September 25, 2026, offering an energetic "PARTY CRUISE" and a relaxed "LOUNGE CRUISE" around the waterfront of Takeshiba and Shibaura, complete with local Shibaura craft beer.
Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, rolls out summer 2026 programs including a boat cruise departing from its own pier, a customizable mini unadon at the dinner buffet, a Tamiya Mini 4WD experience, and family activities such as ground golf, hand-held fireworks, and a pool season extended through September 27.
On August 8 and 9, 2026, Yokohama will host "Umihaku 2026," one of Japan's largest hands-on, ocean-themed events, spanning a record three venues and featuring ship tours, workshops, stage programs, and marine activities aimed at children and families.
THE KOBE DINING CRUISE will host its Ashiya Fireworks Cruise on Saturday, August 1, 2026, aboard the Concerto and Luminous Kobe 2, offering fireworks-deck viewing, chef-prepared courses, and live music from Kobe Port. Some plans are already sold out, with limited seats remaining on the rest.
Fuji Goko Kisen launches the new "Oishi Park Line" ferry route linking Funatsu Pier and Oishi Park on Lake Kawaguchiko from Friday, July 17, 2026, offering a new lake-based route to the popular flower-viewing spot.
A limited-time "Summer Vegetables" fair brings colorful, seasonal dishes to the onboard restaurants of Shin Nihonkai Ferry vessels from July 13 to August 30, 2026.
Tokyo Waterways is offering last-minute tickets for its Sumida River Fireworks Festival viewing cruise on July 25, 2026, with a simplified, meals-and-drinks-free plan priced from ¥27,500, about 21% off the standard ¥35,000 fare.
Michi-no-Eki Uzushio and the sightseeing boat operator Uzushio Cruise, both in Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, are joining forces for the first time with a joint summer campaign running July 18 through August 31, 2026, featuring an Instagram hashtag giveaway, a two-day mascot and photo-spot event, and limited-edition collaboration stickers.
Nachikatsuura Tourism Organization will run a special cruise timed to the town's summer fireworks display, taking a maximum of 40 guests past the islands of Kino Matsushima to watch the fireworks from the water off Nachi Bay on August 11.
Starting June 2026, THE KOBE DINING CRUISE Concerto at Kobe Port is running two summer-limited events — a casual weekday Ship Beer Garden with all-you-can-eat-and-drink beer fare, and a new weekend Summer Buffet with stunning sea views. Both events include a yukata discount.
Eau Voyage, based in Gifu City, has launched luxury overnight stay packages that pair traditional Nagara River cormorant fishing (ukai) with French full-course dinners and private villa accommodations, available from May 11 to October 15 each year.
A yokai-themed concept room "Gokuraku-no-Ma" and a nighttime canal boat ride "Yokai Fune" are available for a limited time this summer at the historic Ohana estate in Yanagawa, Fukuoka, created in collaboration with traditional lantern artisan CRAFCULT.
Starting June 1, 2026, Edomaekisen's popular yakatabune cruise on Tokyo Bay is offering black wagyu beef fillet steak as an optional add-on, with reservations already open from May 11.
Asuka Cruise has released the full schedule of 23 cruises aboard Asuka II departing between December 2026 and April 2027, featuring Christmas and New Year voyages, spring island tours, and special entertainment including performances by May J. and the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is offering a special stay plan combining a private yakatabune fireworks viewing cruise on the Arakawa River with hotel accommodations for the Koto Fireworks Festival on August 11, 2026.
Toya Kohantei, a lakeside hot spring inn at Lake Toya in Hokkaido, has launched new activity plans timed to the Long-Run Fireworks Festival, which runs every night from April 28 through October 31, 2026.
Rising ocean temperatures have brought colorful tropical fish to Ago Bay in Mie Prefecture. LUXUNA Ise-Shima, a glamping resort in Shima City, is launching a glass-bottom boat experience starting May 1, 2026, allowing visitors to observe this changing marine ecosystem without getting wet.
Mitsui OSK Ferry is running an exclusive online discount for passengers and car transport on all Hokkaido routes, covering departures from June 1 through July 16, 2026.
A special cruise event inspired by THE IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE! will take fans on a sea voyage around the Ariake and Toyosu waterfront, complete with exclusive recorded in-ship announcements and original merchandise.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo and JR East are offering an exclusive members-only 2-night, 3-day tour combining a stay at Executive House ZEN with the luxury cruise train Train Suite Shiki-shima, departing July 2026.
Towada Prince Hotel on the west shore of Lake Towada opens for the 2026 season in April, with an exclusive early morning lake cruising café experience available for hotel guests.
Mihama Town Lake Center in Fukui is hosting a two-day spring event with zero-emission boat cruises, bird-watching tours, night cruises, and a cycle cruise across the scenic Mikata Five Lakes.
A new overnight stay plan with a canal cruise experience is now available at Miyako Hotel Amagasaki, letting guests explore the city's industrial waterfront and the historic Ami Lock from the water.
Due to high demand, the Meguro River Cherry Blossom Cruise (March 20–April 12, 2026) has announced additional sailings. Enjoy viewing Tokyo's iconic cherry blossom tunnel from the water, with plans ranging from a guided standard cruise to a champagne-in-hand BAR Style Plan.
A concept movie has been released for "MYSTERIO," an original immersive performing arts show produced by HITOHATA, INC. for the Lumiere Theatre aboard the newly launched cruise ship Asuka III. The show blends holographic screens, LED digital art, and dance performance with the theme of ancient Mexican civilization, and has been running since July 24, 2025.
The SEA SPICA sightseeing cruiser returns with a popular evening cruise around Miyajima's iconic torii gate in summer 2026, and launches a new short cruise connecting Miyajima and Kure.
The Kurushima Kaikyo Sightseeing Boat & Tower-Top Experience (Kurukuru Climb) tour returns for 2026, combining a boat ride through one of Japan's Three Major Tidal Currents with a rare visit to the top of Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, approximately 180m above sea level. Applications for April through June sessions opened on March 6.
A collaboration between green tea brand Ayataka and the tea-themed sightseeing boat Hakone Yusen DAICHAKAI runs from March 16 through November 13, 2026, bringing special events and design wrapping to Lake Ashi.
A limited summer grill menu is available aboard Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd. ferries from June 8 to September 6, 2026, showcasing Hokkaido seasonal ingredients in full-course dining at sea.
Kobe Seabus boh boh KOBE is running a special White Day cruise event from March 1 to 15, 2026, with pair discounts, Afternoon Tea sets, limited gift boxes, and white roses on the waters of Port of Kobe.
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is bringing back its popular cherry blossom season event "Tide of SAKURA" this spring, featuring a boat cruise along the Oyokogawa River lined with approximately 270 cherry trees and a rickshaw stroll through the Shiomi area.
After a long suspension due to engine failure, the Hankyu Ferry "Izumi" fully resumes operations on February 19, 2026, restoring vital transport infrastructure for Western Japan.
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka presents its 2026 Spring Cherry Blossom Promotion "SPRING AWAKENING," featuring cherry blossom-themed afternoon tea, seasonal dining menus, spa treatments, and exclusive river cruise experiences throughout the hotel.
The popular cherry blossom cruise on Meguro River, one of Japan's top viewing spots, will return from March 20 to April 12, 2026, offering private boat experiences with CHANDON rosé through the iconic sakura tunnel.
The luxury cruise ship MITSUI OCEAN FUJI will embark on a 47-day journey exploring the southern paradise from February 3 to March 21, 2027, departing from and returning to Yokohama.
Mitsui O.S.K. Ferry Sunflower announces a special tour combining ferry travel to Shibushi with a chartered ride on the scenic Umisachi Yamasachi train along the JR Nichinan Line in March 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils a refreshed brand identity inspired by its iconic 1990s tagline, emphasizing freedom, flexibility, and living in the moment at sea.
A sightseeing boat service around Hiroshima Castle's moat begins operations on October 25, 2025. Enjoy views of the historic castle and its stone walls from the water during a 20-minute cruise.
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