What meals are served onboard? Can I change the menu or request special dietary options?
Our standard meal is Wagyu beef sukiyaki. If you do not eat beef, please inform us at least 3 days before departure or leave a note in your booking to change to pork sukiyaki or vegetarian sukiyaki. For allergies, please indicate in your booking and we will prepare accordingly.
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What performances are available onboard? Are they interactive?
Daytime Cruises: Performances may include Japanese dance, shamisen music, or other traditional Japanese arts, with different artists featured daily.
Night Cruises: Enjoy captivating shamisen performances and traditional folk songs by renowned artists from the Japan Folk Song Association. If you’re lucky, you might even be treated to a live show by the No.1 shamisen champion in Japan!
Our staff will guide guests in interactive moments during the performance.
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What sights can be seen from the boat?
Both Shinnami No.1 and Shinnami No.2 have upper decks. After docking at Odaiba, guests can enjoy 360° unobstructed Tokyo Bay night views, including Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, and Skytree.
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Do the staff speak English onboard?
Yes, our staff speak English and are happy to take photos, explain performances, and introduce each dish.
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Will the cruise be cancelled if it rains or the weather is bad?
Our boats are fully covered and climate-controlled, so cruises operate even in rain. In case of typhoons or severe weather, we will contact you to reschedule or provide a full refund.
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How far in advance should I book?
During peak seasons (cherry blossom, summer holidays, Christmas/New Year), we recommend booking 2–4 weeks in advance. If seats are available, we can sell until around 9 AM on the day of departure, and some daytime cruises until the very last minute.
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Is the cruise suitable for children or elderly guests?
For safety and comfort, we do not accept infants under 3 or guests over 80. No child seats are available. The tatami-floored cabins are not wheelchair-accessible (wheelchairs can be stored at the pier, but not brought onboard).
Our standard meal is Wagyu beef sukiyaki. If you do not eat beef, please inform us at least 3 days before departure or leave a note in your booking to change to pork sukiyaki or vegetarian sukiyaki. For allergies, please indicate in your booking and we will prepare accordingly.
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What performances are available onboard? Are they interactive?
Daytime Cruises: Performances may include Japanese dance, shamisen music, or other traditional Japanese arts, with different artists featured daily.
Night Cruises: Enjoy captivating shamisen performances and traditional folk songs by renowned artists from the Japan Folk Song Association. If you’re lucky, you might even be treated to a live show by the No.1 shamisen champion in Japan!
Our staff will guide guests in interactive moments during the performance.
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What sights can be seen from the boat?
Both Shinnami No.1 and Shinnami No.2 have upper decks. After docking at Odaiba, guests can enjoy 360° unobstructed Tokyo Bay night views, including Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, and Skytree.
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Do the staff speak English onboard?
Yes, our staff speak English and are happy to take photos, explain performances, and introduce each dish.
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Will the cruise be cancelled if it rains or the weather is bad?
Our boats are fully covered and climate-controlled, so cruises operate even in rain. In case of typhoons or severe weather, we will contact you to reschedule or provide a full refund.
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How far in advance should I book?
During peak seasons (cherry blossom, summer holidays, Christmas/New Year), we recommend booking 2–4 weeks in advance. If seats are available, we can sell until around 9 AM on the day of departure, and some daytime cruises until the very last minute.
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Is the cruise suitable for children or elderly guests?
For safety and comfort, we do not accept infants under 3 or guests over 80. No child seats are available. The tatami-floored cabins are not wheelchair-accessible (wheelchairs can be stored at the pier, but not brought onboard).