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Yakatabune are miniature traditional-style vessels decorated with lanterns. They are often called “Japanese pleasure boats.” Want to enjoy your vacation like a true resident of the Land of the Rising Sun? In this case, you should book a tour of Tokyo at a bargain price and go on a cruise on an unusual boat. By the way, yakatabune were not only used for boat rides, but also for meals, during which participants could have conversations over food and drinks. This type of leisure became popular during the Heian period (794 – 1185), becoming a symbol of prosperity and wealth for samurai, wealthy merchants and feudal lords. After dark, you can admire the panoramas of the brightly lit city from the deck of a slowly moving boat, as well as sing popular songs at karaoke. Traveling on a yakatabune, you will see city areas from a different point of view. You can also try on traditional Japanese clothing – yukata or jinbei – and have a short photo session.
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