View the Sumida River Fireworks Festival from a cruise ship (Meet and disperse at the location)
Highlights
- Watch the 49th Sumida River Fireworks Festival from a cruise ship!
- The cruise ship includes a dinner bento box from "Jiraiya," famous for its tempura rice balls.
What to expect
Enjoy the 49th Sumida River Fireworks Festival aboard a chartered cruise from Hinode Pier. Watch from rooftop deck or indoor seats with panoramic views. On-site meeting and end. Approximately 4–6 hours cruise experience.
① Meeting & Departure by Bus
After meeting your tour conductor at the designated location, you will board a comfortable bus and begin your journey toward one of Tokyo’s most iconic seasonal events. As you travel through the city, your guide will introduce the history and cultural importance of the Sumida River Fireworks Festival, building anticipation for the unforgettable evening ahead.
② Arrival near Sumida River Area
Upon arrival in the historic Sumida River area, you will feel the festive atmosphere that fills the streets of Tokyo during this special summer event. Locals and visitors gather dressed in seasonal attire, creating a vibrant and authentic Japanese summer scene.
What's included
- Cruise ticket
- Reserved viewing seats (ship rooftop deck)
- Lunch box
About this experience
Schedule
- 15:30Meet on site: Hinode Pier
- —Sumida River Fireworks Festival*Fireworks viewing from a large cruise ship / 90 minutes
*Approx. 4–6 hours onboard
*Tempura shrimp rice ball bento (a Japanese boxed meal with rice balls filled or topped with shrimp tempura) is included
- 22:30Dismiss on site: Hinode Pier
Location and Directions
Check-in / Check-out
Hinode Pier
日本、東京都港区海岸２丁目７−１０４
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Restrictions
- The tour has been confirmed!
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The chartered cruise may be shared with participants from other tours operated by Club Tourism.
- For safety reasons, children under elementary school age are not permitted to participate in this tour.
- Delays or non-participation due to transportation disruptions or other reasons are subject to cancellation fees. The tour will depart at the departure time stated on the voucher.
- Due to navigation restrictions on the Sumida River, the cruise will depart earlier than usual (around 16:00–16:30). As a result, there will be a waiting time of approximately 3–4 hours before the fireworks begin. During this waiting period, please enjoy your dinner.
Please also note that after the fireworks end, heavy congestion on the river may result in a delay of approximately 1–2 hours before returning to the pier. - The seating on board will be table-and-chair seating on the first deck. Meals will be served and enjoyed on the first deck. Seat assignments are at the discretion of Club Tourism, and seat selection is not available. Please note that you may be seated with other guests outside your group.
- The second-deck seating area and rooftop deck are open for all guests to enjoy. Please be considerate of others and share the space fairly so that everyone can have an equal opportunity to use these areas.
- Drinks, including alcoholic beverages, are available for purchase on board. Please pay individually for your orders.
- Due to surrounding buildings, some fireworks may be partially obstructed from view.
- The Sumida River Fireworks Festival features two launch sites: the first venue and the second venue. This tour is scheduled to offer fireworks viewing from the boat in the area roughly between the two venues.
- For the cancellation or postponement, we will notify the tour representative by email. Please note that the final decision at the local venue may be made as late as the morning of the event day. Therefore, even if you are unable to receive the notification in time and still arrive at the meeting point, transportation costs and other expenses will not be refunded. Even if a reserve date is set for the Sumida River Fireworks Festival, tours for the following day’s reserve date will not be sold.
- If the fireworks display is canceled due to bad weather before departure, and sailing is still possible, the cruise will operate a different sightseeing course, and the full difference in fare will be refunded.
If the event is canceled after the fireworks have begun (even if only one firework has been launched), no refunds will be issued. - The return time may be later than the scheduled time. Please ensure you have arranged transportation back to your home in advance before joining the tour.
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Cancellation policy
Free cancellation until your booking is confirmed.
10 to 8 days before the tour start date: 20% of the tour price
7 to 2 days before the tour start date: 30% of the tour price
1 day before the tour start date: 40% of the tour price
On the day of the tour, before the meeting time: 50% of the tour price
After the tour starts or no-show: 100% of the tour price
*The cancellation date is based on when the customer notifies us during our business days and hours.
