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A historic ferryboat crossing connecting Shibamata and Matsudo
This historic ferryboat crossing, which dates back to the 1600s, connects Shibamata in Katsushika City with Matsudo City in Chiba Prefecture on the opposite bank.
There is no timetable; boats depart once enough passengers have boarded.
Walk along the rustic pier, and if a boat is docked, pay the boatman and board. If no boat is there, one will soon arrive from the opposite bank, so simply line up and wait. The leisurely ride takes about 5 minutes in a traditional rowboat, offering a brief escape from the bustle of the city. Service may be suspended or a motor may be used depending on the weather, river conditions, and other factors.
The Katsushika City landing is a 5-minute walk from Shibamata Taishakuten Temple. The surrounding area is also known as the setting of the film series <i>Otoko wa Tsurai yo</i> and is a popular sightseeing destination, making the ferry easy to include in your itinerary.
Yakiri-no-Watashi Ferryboat Crossing
Ferry landing on the Shibamata side
View from the boat
Sunset
Some reviews are AI-translated.
I came here with high hopes to try it out, but the facilities and environment felt pretty basic. It was a bit different from what I imagined, so I just took some photos and left.
This is the only ferry still operating in Tokyo. There’s no set schedule—once enough people show up, the boat leaves. The ride takes about 5 minutes. It connects Shibamata in Katsushika Ward and Yakiri in Chiba. I was surprised that after a short while, the boatman switched to using a motor instead of rowing, which was different from what I had imagined.
Yagiri-no-Watashi is a ferry terminal that's been around since the Edo period. It's also the setting for the song 'Yagiri no Watashi,' with lyrics by Miyuji Ishimoto and music by Toru Funamura. I really love this somewhat melancholic love song, so I always wanted to visit. The quiet river and the view across the water are so evocative. It's amazing to find a place in busy Tokyo that still has the atmosphere of the Edo era. Maybe because I kept thinking of that gentle, bittersweet song, everything here felt like a poetic movie scene. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time to actually ride the ferry, but I'll definitely do it next time.
You don't have to go out to the countryside—right here in Tokyo, you can enjoy a fun, nostalgic experience full of history.
