Welcome to Wasen tomo no kai
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 2,2025)
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| Operation status |
The next operation day will be on Sunday, July 13. Registration hours
are 10:00-14:15.
Notice regarding operation days during summer vacation (Click) In the future, experience activities and operations may be restricted due to heatstroke alert information. The basic activity days are the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, and the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. |
・Our activities may be canceled due to the weather on the day. Please check the latest operation status before visiting.
*Updated schedule 2025-2026 (Click here)
お知らせInformation
Cherry blossom festival
It is held in Monzen Nakacho from March to April every year. (YouTube video) （Koto Wide Square) （2025 official version）
新着情報news
- July 2,2025
- Notice regarding operation days during summer vacation (Click)
- May 22,2025
- The flyer for the Japanese boat tour has been updated. We hope that many passengers will enjoy the boat ride and rowing experience.(Front and back)
- April 27,2025
- Azaleas are in full bloom on both sides of Yokojikkengawa Waterfront Park.(here)
- April 13,2025
- The 2025 Oedo Fukagawa Sakura Festival's Japanese boat operation was completed on April 13th, when the boat was removed from Kurofune Pier and returned to Umibe Pier. Thanks to the efforts and cooperation of everyone involved, we were able to complete the entire event without incident. We would like to express our sincere gratitude.
- April 13,2025
- After the 2025 Edo Fukagawa Sakura Festival ends, the Japanese boat will be sailed to the Yokojikkengawa Waterfront Park Boat Ride.(here)
- April 12,2025
- The event was filled with cherry blossoms in full bloom, falling cherry blossom petals, flower rafts, and smiling faces of our guests.(here)
- April 5,2025
- Saturday, April 5, 2025 - The cherry blossoms on both sides of the Oyoko River look great.(here)
- March 30,2025
- Sunday, March 30, 2025 - The cherry blossoms have come into full bloom.(here)
- March 23,2025
- The Shinnai Nagashi festival has begun again this year.(here)
- March 22,2025
- On Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, the Edo Fukagawa Sakura Festival kicked off under clear skies.(here)
- March 16,2025
- Sunday, March 16, 2025 This year, the Japanese boat was sailed to Monzen-Nakacho in the cold rain. (here)
- February 22,2025
- The official website for the annual "Oedo Fukagawa Sakura Festival" in 2025 has been released. Click here for the Japanese pamphlet.
- January 26,2025
- Notice
The operation days at Umibe Pier in March are the 5th (Wed), 9th (Sun), and 12th (Wed).
*However, due to participation in the "Oedo Fukagawa Sakura Festival" (Monzen-Nakacho), operation will be suspended in the morning of Wednesday, March 12th, and is scheduled to resume on Wednesday, April 16th. - January 14,2025
- The safety prayer and first rowing were featured on the Koto Ward Official YouTube Channel.(Click here)
- January 5,2025
- New Year's safety prayer and first rowing(Click here)
- November 13,2024
- Scheduled operation days from December to February. Every Sunday. (Click here for details)
- October 13,2024
- The autumn version of the Kitasuna Ario exhibition video has been released.(Click here)
- October 13,2024
- Koto Ward Mayor Okubo boarded a Japanese boat.(Click here)
- October 13,2024
- Sunday, October 13, 2024 Safety promotion training held in the afternoon.(Click here)
- October 8,2024
- The repairs of the Karugamo are now starting to involve the important part.(Click here)
- October 6,2024
- Saturday, October 5, 2024: The copper plate removal from the Karugamo has been completed.(Click here)
- October 1st,2024
- A routine repair has begun on the oldest ship we use.(Click here)
- August 17,2024
- The "Summer Vacation Children's Rowing Experience Class," which has been held every year during the summer vacation period, will be held year-round on Sunday operating days starting in October 2024, as outlined below.
If you have any questions, please ask the reception desk or a member boatman at the pier.(Click here) - August 1,2024
- A corner introducing the activities of the Wasen Tomo no Kai (Japanes Traditional Wooden Boat Association) has been set up at the Ario Kitasuna shopping mall in Koto Ward, and the video being shown there has now been updated to a summer version.(Click here)
- 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.