Savoring Sushi Afloat: A Michelin-Level Course on Tokyo Bay

Sushi Origami, a new ‘sushi experience’, is set to upend expectations of Tokyo Bay’s yakatabune—traditional Japanese pleasure boats once used by nobility, now popular for dining and sightseeing. From the pier at Tennozu Isle, you step aboard a sleek black vessel that immediately evokes a venerable sushi counter. Inside, tatami mats cushion your feet, while a pristine hinoki-wood counter stretches before you.

After removing your shoes and settling in, the glittering water and Tokyo Bay skyline spill into view through wide windows. As the boat glides away, landmark after landmark unfolds—Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, Hamarikyu Gardens, Kachidoki Bridge and, finally, the Tokyo Skytree. All the while, you’re served an exclusive course overseen by Ginza’s Michelin-starred Sushi Murayama.

Featuring line-caught honmaguro (bluefin tuna) sourced from Toyosu’s venerable wholesaler Ishiji—now in its 80th year—and the freshest Edo-style seasonal sushi and small plates, each dish showcases the harmony of premium ingredients and masterful technique, elevating your time on the water into something unforgettable.

During the daytime cruise, diners enjoy Tokyo’s modern skyline shimmering across the water. At night, the illuminated city unfolds outside, creating an opulent setting for this ‘moving sushi counter.’

Whether you wish to escape the everyday bustle and quietly take in the city, or spend a special moment with someone important, this is a truly unforgettable experience. Both the scenery and the sushi are fleeting encounters—treasures to be savored in the moment and remembered long after.