The Future
of Water Transport
from Nihonbashi.

Nihonbashi

( Nihonbashi
Boarding Dock )

Toyosu

( URBAN DOCK
LaLaport Toyosu )

Service to be launched
in April 2026

PROJECT

Nihonbashi served as the hub of inland water transport in the Edo period, supporting the flow of people, goods, and culture.

And now, from the ever-evolving waterside of Nihonbashi, a new form of mobility in Tokyo is about to be unveiled to change the way people navigate the city.

The “&CRUISE” project is designed to offer a practical daily option for next-generation urban mobility.Brand-new vessels will begin service soon.

“Relax on your CRUISE！”

There are a variety of ways to relax
and enjoy yourself on board.

Work on board
Have a drink
after work
Bring your
bicycle on board
Strollers fit
comfortably on board
Go shopping by boat
Commute leisurely
with a drink in your hand
Water transport of
emergency supplies
Emergency and
non-emergency
patient transport

In the Edo period, inland water transport was an integral part of people’s daily lives. Inheriting this history, passenger vessels will be introduced as a new form of water mobility for today’s Tokyo. The cabin seating, offering a variety of scenic views, features stylish colors inspired by the Edo period color palette known as "Shijuhattcha Hyakunezumi — literally, 48 browns and 100 grays.” Light reflecting off the water and streaming through the skylight softly marks the passage of time. The sleek, curved, silver hull blends seamlessly into Tokyo’s ever-changing urban waterscape throughout the day.

Nihonbashi e-LINER

Overview of Nihonbashi e-LINER

Passenger capacity:: 62 (including 2 crew members)

Propulsion system:: Permanent magnet water-cooled electric motors (2 units)

Length/Beam:: 17m/4m

Main facilities:: Free Wi-Fi, power outlets, barrier-free accommodation, space for 2 bicycles outside the cabin

Owner:: Mitsui Fudosan, Co., Ltd.

Operator:: Kanko Kisen Kogyo Co., Ltd. (tentative)

CONCEPT

The “e” in Nihonbashi e-LINER represents five words starting with “E”: Edo (history), Experience, Expand, Emergency (emergency response), and Ecology. Building on Edo’s legacy as a city of water, Nihonbashi e-LINER is shaping Tokyo’s future by offering both an eco-friendly mobility experience and a reliable waterborne option for emergency transport.

The Future of Water Transportfrom Nihonbashi.