Researched guide · Checked on Nov 1, 2026
The Symphony is a cruising restaurant ship that sails Tokyo Bay from Hinode Pier, near Hamamatsucho. Its 50-minute afternoon cruise is the shortest and cheapest way to get on board: it passes under Rainbow Bridge toward Odaiba and Shinagawa, with views of Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree along the way.
Quick answer
Afternoon cruise: 15:00–15:50 (sometimes 15:10–16:00, depending on operations).
Prices: boarding only ¥1,800 for adults and ¥900 for children. With coffee or tea from ¥2,800, or with a cake set from ¥3,800 (weekday prices; weekends and holidays cost more).
Where: Hinode Pier, 1 minute on foot from Hinode Station on the Yurikamome line.
Good to know: check in at least 15 minutes before departure. A cruise needs at least 20 guests, and whether it runs is decided 7 days before.
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The afternoon cruise
The cruise leaves Hinode Pier, passes under Rainbow Bridge and continues toward Odaiba and the Shinagawa piers before returning. Along the way you can see Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree from the water. The Symphony also runs lunch and dinner cruises with course meals; see the official site for those.
Prices
| Plan | Weekdays (Mon–Fri) | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Boarding only | Adults ¥1,800 / children ¥900 | Adults ¥1,800 / children ¥900 |
| Coffee or tea | Adults ¥2,800 / children ¥1,900 | Adults ¥3,300 / children ¥2,400 |
| Cake set | Adults ¥3,800 / children ¥2,900 | Adults ¥4,300 / children ¥3,400 |
- Boarding-only seats are limited, so the operator recommends calling ahead to check.
- There is no dress code: casual clothes for the season are fine. Children are welcome on the afternoon cruise (the dinner cruise does not accept children under elementary school age).
- Cruises can be cancelled or change course in bad weather or rough seas.
Cancellation fees
For individual bookings made with the operator, cancelling more than 7 days before costs ¥200 per person, 6 to 2 days before costs 10%, the day before until departure costs 30%, and after departure 100%. You can change the date or meal once for free up to 3 days before. Bookings through Klook follow the cancellation terms shown on the Klook page.
Getting to Hinode Pier
- Address: Sea Line Tokyo, Hinode Pier, 2-7-104 Kaigan, Minato City.
- Hinode Station (Yurikamome, three stops from Shimbashi): about 1 minute on foot.
- JR Hamamatsucho Station (South Exit): about 12 minutes on foot. Daimon Station (Toei Oedo Line): about 15 minutes.
- There is no parking. The operator asks guests to arrive about 30 minutes before departure.
- Hinode Pier is also a stop for the Tokyo Water Bus: see our Tokyo water bus guide, and our Hamamatsucho guide for the area.
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FAQ
How long is the Symphony afternoon cruise?
About 50 minutes, from 15:00 to 15:50. It sometimes runs from 15:10 to 16:00.
How much does a Tokyo Bay cruise on the Symphony cost?
Boarding only costs ¥1,800 for adults and ¥900 for children. Plans with coffee or tea start at ¥2,800, and cake sets at ¥3,800 on weekdays.
Where does the Symphony depart from?
Hinode Pier in Minato City, about 1 minute from Hinode Station on the Yurikamome line or 12 minutes from JR Hamamatsucho Station.
Is there a dress code?
No. Casual clothes for the season are fine.
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Sources
Times, prices, boarding rules and access come from the Symphony’s official website (checked November 1, 2026). Prices and schedules change by season, so please check before you go.
