&CRUISE, a Waterway Transport Project by Mitsui Fudosan
The Nihonbashi e-LINER, a Fleet of Fully Electric Passenger Vessels, to Launch Regular Services on April 26
Advance Reservations and Ticket Sales Open Today

April 15, 2026
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.

Key Points of This Release

  • “Nihonbashi e-LINER,” Japan’s first fleet of fully electric passenger vessels operated by a private company on a scheduled route, will begin regular services between Nihonbashi and Toyosu on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
  • To commemorate the launch of the new vessel, the Hello♥Nihonbashi e-LINER Campaign will be held from the launch date through Sunday, May 31, 2026 (operator: TOKYO CRUISE SHIP; vessel owner: Mitsui Fudosan).
  • Advance reservations and ticket sales for this campaign will start at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Tokyo, Japan, April 15, 2026 - Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., a leading global real estate company headquartered in Tokyo, launched the waterway transport project &CRUISE in January 2026 and announced that the Nihonbashi e-Liner, Japan’s first fleet of fully electric passenger vessels operated by a private company on a scheduled route, will begin regular services between Nihonbashi and Toyosu on Sunday, April 26. The service will be operated by TOKYO CRUISE SHIP CO., LTD. (hereafter, “TOKYO CRUISE SHIP”), also based in Tokyo.

The commemorative Hello♥Nihonbashi e-LINER Campaign will be available for a limited time only, from the launch date through Sunday, May 31, 2026. It offers as many people as possible the opportunity to discover a well-being travel experience—open sky, gentle water, and fresh breeze—aboard the vessel, which features advanced functionality and environmental performance. Advance reservations and ticket sales for the campaign are scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, via the Suitown Tokyo® website.
Website URL: https://www.suitown.jp/en/cruise/271/

Hello♥Nihonbashi e-LINER Campaign

■ Route and Schedule (Sunday, April 26 through Sunday, May 31, 2026) (*1)

The route takes approximately 25 minutes one way, operating between Toyosu Pier (Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu) and Nihonbashi Pier (Chuo City Disaster Prevention Boat Pier).
One-way fares during the Hello♥Nihonbashi e-LINER Campaign are ¥900 (incl. tax) for adults and ¥450 (incl. tax) for elementary school children.

Departing from Toyosu Departing from Nihonbashi Operating days One-way fare (incl. tax) (*3)
8:45 9:20 Daily service (*2) Adults:
¥900
Elementary school children:
¥450
(Children under elementary school age are free of charge, limited to one child per accompanying adult)
9:55 10:30
11:50 12:25
13:00 13:35
14:55 15:30
16:05 16:40
18:00 18:35
19:10 19:45
20:20 20:55

Arriving to Nihonbashi Pier
(Chuo City Disaster Prevention Boat Pier)

Arriving to Toyosu Pier
(Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu)
  • 1 The above operating schedule is subject to change due to river construction work, weather conditions, and other factors. A revised operating timetable is planned from Monday, June 1, 2026, onward. Updates will be posted on the Suitown Tokyo® website as information becomes available.
  • 2 Non-operating days: Thursday, April 30; Thursday, May 7; Wednesday, May 13; Thursday, May 14; Thursday, May 21; Wednesday, May 27; and Thursday, May 28
  • 3 During the campaign period, discounted fares will be available. One-way fares from Monday, June 1, 2026, onward (¥1,000 to ¥1,500 for adults) will be posted on the Suitown Tokyo® website as information becomes available.

■ Advance Reservations and Ticket Sales

Reservations are scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (*5) via the Suitown Tokyo® website below (*4).

https://www.suitown.jp/cruise/271/

  • 4 Suitown Tokyo® is a website that provides a cruise booking service operated by Urban Waterfront Development Partners.
  • 5 Same-day tickets without reservations can be purchased, subject to seat availability. Please come directly to the boat pier (cash payments are not permitted for same-day tickets).

Reference: Nihonbashi e-LINER

■ Vessel Specifications

(1) Vessel dimensions Overall length (excluding fenders) Approx. 55 ft (approx. 17 m)
Beam (excluding fenders) Approx. 13 ft (approx. 4 m)
Gross tonnage Approx. 17 t
(2) Max. passenger capacity 62 persons (including 2 crew)
(3) Propulsion system Type, continuous maximum output, and number of units Permanent magnet water-cooled electric motors, 90 kW × 2 units
(4) Lithium-ion propulsion batteries Type Lithium titanate secondary batteries
Quantity / rated capacity 240 cells / 298.08 kWh
(5) Max. output during sea trials 8 knots or more
(6) Endurance 8 hours or more (speed: 6 knots; air conditioning: off; and battery ambient temperature: 25℃)
(7) Other specifications Digital amenities: Free Wi-Fi, charging outlets, barrier-free access, and bicycle loading available (2 bicycles on deck)
Low air-draft vessel * Fully operable 24/7 year-round (except during abnormal tide conditions)

■ Onboard Experiences, Leisure, and Emergency Responses

■ The 5 “e”s

In addition to quiet operation, low vibration, and zero fuel odor, the “e” in Nihonbashi e-LINER represents five words that begin with the letter “e.”

For details on power supply facilities, please refer to the news release dated January 28, 2026.
https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/english/corporate/news/2026/0128/

(Reference) Nihonbashi River Walk

Nihonbashi River Walk is the name of the area encompassing redevelopment districts along the Nihonbashi River and their surroundings, centered on a space with a close affinity to water and a riverfront pedestrian network. In this area, the Metropolitan Expressway Nihonbashi Section Underground Relocation Project and the five current redevelopment projects are cooperating with one another to advance the creation of a neighborhood open to the sky and river. This initiative is being carried out in unison with the Japanese government, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Chuo Ward, Metropolitan Expressway, private-sector businesses including redevelopers, and the community. The combined area of the 5 development zones is approximately 11 hectares. By creating an expansive space with a close affinity to water, the aim is to transform the Nihonbashi-Yaesu area into a new face of Tokyo as a waterfront city.


Nihonbashi River Walk after removal of the Metropolitan Expressway viaduct*

The viaduct is scheduled for removal by around 2040.
A neighborhood open to the sky and river unfolds.*

* These computer-generated images and renderings are conceptual and do not represent the actual details of the plan.

Sustainability in the Mitsui Fudosan Group

Based on the meaning of its “& mark,” “to generate new value with society through cooperation, coexistence and co-creation, we forge ahead, innovating,” the Mitsui Fudosan Group views the “creation of social value” and the “creation of economic value” as two wheels of a cart. Accordingly, we believe that the creation of social value leads to the creation of economic value, and that this economic value then creates even greater social value.

Moreover, we identified six Group Materiality priority issues when formulating our new management philosophy in April 2024. These Group Materiality priority issues are (1) Contribute to industrial competitiveness, (2) Coexist with the environment, (3) Health and Vitality, (4) Safety and security, (5) Diversity and inclusion, and (6) Compliance and governance. The Mitsui Fudosan Group will work to address each of the materialities through its core business activities and contribute to the promotion of sustainability.

(References)
・ Group Management Philosophy and Long-Term Vision
https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/english/corporate/innovation2030/
・ Group Materiality
https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/english/esg_csr/approach/materiality/
・ & EARTH for Nature
https://www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp/english/business/development/earth/for-nature/

Furthermore, in April 2025, the Mitsui Fudosan Group formulated “& EARTH for Nature,” its declaration of coexistence with the environment in neighborhood creation. Seeing the environment as a “Holistic Environment” blending nature, people, and community into a cohesive whole, the Group is promoting neighborhood creation that expands prosperous “Holistic Environments” and passes them on to future generations. In the Declaration, five key issues to address have been established: Preserve and nurture greenery, Harness the allure of water, Enrich the ecosystem, Connect the aspirations of the community, and Promote the circulation of natural resources. The initiatives described in this news release contribute to 4 of the key issues to address in “& EARTH for Nature.”