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Yakatabune

Splurge a little with your budget to avoid the crowds and heat and take a yakatabune (roofed-boat) to enjoy this summer's fireworks festival on the water. With delicious Japanese food and entertainment, a ride on a yakatabune wearing a yukata (traditional Japanese summer garment) will add some class to the usual Japanese summer atmosphere.

Yakatabune can be used for various occasions in addition to these busy months of summer. Many yakatabune have karaoke equipment available so friends, families, and coworkers can hold welcome and farewell, end of the year, and New Year’s parties.

It is also a suitable option for business negotiations, romantic dinners, matchmaking parties, and wedding parties. For those interested in eating a delicious meal prepared with their fresh catch, special fishing plans are the perfect choice.Food on the yakatabune is usually tempura or sashimi made from fresh seafood. During the more chilly seasons, hot pots become a popular main dish with fresh meats, seafood, and vegetables. All-you-can-drink beer and sake often complement the delicious feast.

Every year, especially during June, reservations for summer nights on the yakatabune fill up quickly. There are even customers who schedule this as a fixed yearly event and book one year in advanced. So be sure to make your reservations as soon as possible. For more information on the yakatabune, visit the Gourmet Navigator yakatabune page.