Houseboat Tokyo cooperative reservation desk, 1−5−10, Yanagibashi, Taito; – a long, retro-style boat – was once reserved for aristocrats, it’s a pastime that extends beyond the wealthy today. Friends love these lantern-fringed boats for their central-city views, multi-course dishes, and a little karaoke. Book with Tokyo Yakatabune Association for the addition of free-flowing drinks. No matter where you are in the city, or who you’re with, you’ll always find your way to the water.