Welcome to “Wasen” (Free Boat Ride)
Japanese Traditional Wooden Boat Association
Our association was founded with the assistance of Koto city in 1995. The
purpose of our association is to preserve the "Wasen" Japanese
traditional wooden boats as cultural heritage , and to inherit the rowing
techniques. We are located at Yokojukkengawa Shinsui Park.
Last updated (July 25,2024)
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Operation
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The next boarding date is Sunday, July 28th. Reception times are 10:00-14:15
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・Information about operation from Sunday, July 21st through August here
・Information about summer vacation children's rowing experience class here
・Our activities may be canceled due to the weather on the day. Please check
the latest operation status before visiting.
*Updated schedule 2024-2025 (Click here)
(Caution) Notice regarding heatstroke prevention measures in summer
- If Koto Ward's heatstroke information is "dangerous," all activities will be canceled.
- If it is "high alert," you can still experience rowing if you take sufficient precautions such as staying hydrated.
- The heatstroke information may change to "dangerous" in the
afternoon. Please check the latest information on our website or Facebook
before visiting. |
お知らせInformation
新着情報news
- July 25,2024
- On Wednesday, July 24th, the Wasen Tomo no Kai was introduced on TV Asahi's
"Tokyo Site".(Click here)
- June 6,2024
- Our association was awarded the River Merit Award for 2024 by the Japan River Association, a public interest incorporated association.(Click here)
- May 31,2024
- It was featured in "Go Tokyo," a Japanese boat ride experience
produced by the Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau.(Click here)
- May 26,2024
- Today's boarding experience was filled with beautiful fresh greenery, and
the scenery resembled an ukiyo-e print.(Click here)
- April 23,2024
- The video of the Wasune Tomo-no-kai introduced in Ario Kitasuna has been released on YouTube.(Click here)
- April 15,2024
- April 14, 2024 (Sunday) The boat used in the Edo Fukagawa Cherry Blossom
Festival sailed to the Yokojukken River.(Click here)
- April 7,2024
- The Edo Fukagawa Sakura Festival has ended today.(Click here)
- April 5,2024
- Cherry blossom viewing on a Japanese boat was introduced on Nippon Television's
program "ZIP".(photo)
- March 28,2024
- Except during the Sakura Festival period, advance reservations are required
when boarding in groups of 10 or more at regular activity locations. Reservations are not required when boarding with a small group of less than 10 people.
Click here for the application form.
- March 24,2024
- Japanese boat rides have begun at the "Edo Fukagawa Sakura Festival."(Click
here)
- March 20,2024
- Although the cherry blossoms are not yet in bloom, Japanese boat rides
have started for the 20th Edo Fukagawa Cherry Blossom Festival.(Click here)
- March16,2024
- Five Japanese boats sailed to Kurofune Pier in Monzennakacho to participate
in the "Edo Fukagawa Cherry Blossom Festival" starting March
20th. (Click here) Click here for the Sakura Festival pamphlet
- March6,2024
- Due to rainy weather on that day, general boat handling activities were canceled, but there was work to clean up after the painting work in the workshop, and boatmen were invited to participate. It is now neatly organized, cleaner and easier to use.(Photos)
- February 21,2024
- Today, there was a "Let's ride a nostalgic Japanese boat!" ceremony
at Ario Kitasuna, with photo exhibitions and video streaming. (Click here for video)
- January 22,2024
- The safety prayer and first rowing on January 7, 2024 were featured on
Koto Ward's public relations program "Koto Wide Square." (Click here)
- January 14,2024
- January 14, 2024 (Sunday) Lion dance performance at Kagami Biraki! (Click here)
- January 7,2024
- To celebrate the new year, we prayed for the safety of Japanese boats.(Click here)
Please come at the reception time (10:00How to board a boat
AM-2
:15PM)
on the operation day. It will be canceled on rainy days.