Yagiri no Watashi
矢切の渡し
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The only Edo-period ferry that is still in operation in Tokyo today.

📜 Historical ferry connecting Shibamata, Tokyo and Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture.
🔍 Only Edo-period ferry still operating in Tokyo today.

Why Go

🛶 Experience a historical hand-rowed ferry ride.
😌 Relaxing 5-minute cruise away from city noise.
🎬 Beloved icon, setting for films and songs.
🇯🇵 Discover Edo-era atmosphere in modern Tokyo.

Why Avoid

🚧 Facilities and environment may feel basic.
⚠️ May differ from imagined traditional hand-rowing experience (motor sometimes used).

Tips

⏰ No set timetable, ferry departs when enough people board.
☔ Check weather and river conditions, service may be suspended.
🚶 Katsushika side landing 10 mins from Shibamata station, Matsudo side 25 mins from Yagiri station.

Cost

💰 Adults 200 yen, Children 100 yen (one-way).

Hours

🕒 Mid-March to November: daily. December to mid-March: weekends, New Year’s, Buddhist festival days. Operating hours 10 am to about 4 pm.

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