Sightseeing cruises around Japan are a fun and exciting way to see the beauty and explore the treasures of the country. Because Japan is home to many different bodies of water, tourists may choose to include a cruise on a river or bay on their itineraries to mix things up a bit and spice up their adventures.

Shiretoko

Located along the eastern Hokkaido coast, Shiretoko is one of the most unspoiled and mesmerising national parks in Japan. It is home to some of the country’s most diverse wildlife.

Tourists to this area are treated to splendid natural wonders, including clear waterfalls, tall cliffs and lush forests. They may also go on a boat cruise along the Shiretoko Peninsula coast to experience the magic of this pure and untouched region.

Departing from Utoro, the boats traverse the waters along the coastline, allowing visitors to spot foxes, deer and brown bears in their natural habitat. The waters also offer opportunities to see whales and dolphins, as well as flocks of sea birds and rafts of sea lions.

Kobe

Kobe, located on the southern portion of Honshu Island, is the fifth largest metropolitan area in Japan. It is an important port city that offers many different harbour-side attractions.

Tourists may go on a pleasure boat tour to see the city’s best landmarks and sights. Depending on their budget, they may select from a number of boats that provide different facilities and levels of comfort. Some boats have luxury-type restaurants and amenities, while others are more on the affordable side, offering only the basics.

Kobe cruises may traverse different routes, including across Osaka Bay or Akashi Strait. Travelling this way allows passengers to view fantastic vistas of the Rokko mountains and some of Kobe’s popular coastal attractions.

Tokyo

Touring Tokyo via a sightseeing boat cruise is one of many ways to explore this large metropolis. Thanks to its rivers and bay, the city is home to a number of ferry companies that offer boat tours to provide a unique and alternative means of enjoying the cityscape.

From Asakusa to Ryogoku to Odaiba, boat services such as the Water Bus take passengers from one attraction to another, letting them view these sites through their specially-designed, panoramic windows.