Chidori-ga-fuchi Boat Pier｜Chiyoda City Sakura Festival｜Official Tourism Site of Chiyoda, Tokyo / Visit Chiyoda

SIGHTSEEING
SPOT

Chidori-ga-fuchi Boat

You can enjoy the cherry blossoms from the water of the moat,
additionally opening the boat place at night during the illumination period.
Boat ride guaranteed! Smart Tickets with no waiting time also available for advance purchase!

Information

We will be selling advance purchase smart tickets again this year, allowing you to board without waiting in line.
The sales period and eligibility period will be announced around March 10.

【Boat Ride Guaranteed!】
Smart Tickets (Advance purchase required) that allow you to board with zero waiting time.

We are offering “Smart Tickets” that guarantee your boarding in advance. Purchase tickets for your preferred date and time beforehand, and board without waiting on the day, as well as receiving a free novelty gift. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the “Chiyoda Ward Sakura Fund,” which aims to preserve the cherry blossom scenery at Chidorigafuchi.

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Access the sales page

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Prepayment

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Show QR code

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Boarding

Location	Chidori-ga-fuchi Boat Pier (adjacent to Sanbancho 2)
Sales period	Scheduled to begin around March 10
Applicable period	During the illumination period
Fees	1 boat per hour: ¥12,000 The only type of boat available is a rowboat. Up to 3 people per boat. Infants are counted as one person. Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult 16 years of age or older to board the boat. Resale or transfer of tickets is strictly prohibited. *Each person may purchase up to 3 tickets.
Payment Method	Credit card
Cancellation Policy	To accommodate more guests, we have established the following cancellation policy. Please be sure to check before purchasing. ＜Cancellation Conditions＞ Up to 2 days prior to boarding date (JST): ¥2,000 as a cancellation fee per boat will be charged (refund amount: ¥10,000) The day before or on the boarding date (JST): Full cancellation fee will be charged (refund amount: ¥0) Arriving more than 20 minutes after your scheduled boarding time will be considered a cancellation. We cannot accommodate time extensions due to late arrivals. ＜Other Notes＞ No refunds will be issued if you do not board due to personal circumstances. A full refund will only be issued later if the boat pier closes due to rain, strong winds, or similar conditions.
How to Purchase	Purchase from the sales page(To be announced around early March.)
Contact	chiyoda-sakura@jtb.com (Weekdays 09:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
The latest information	Ⅹ(＠Chidori_boat)

For details and important notes regarding same-day tickets, please check here.

*Operations may be cancelled without notice due to weather conditions on the day of the event. Please check the following page.

*On Saturdays and Sundays during the illumination period, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., there will be one-way traffic from Yasukuni-dori Ave. to the entrance of Chidori-ga-fuchi National Cemetery. Please note that you cannot enter from Hanzo-mon Gate side entrance.