(Image by Hajime NAKANO via https://www.flickr.com/photos/jetalone/5231270710/) Located on a bay and having rivers as convenient transportation routes, Tokyo has a few ferry companies that tourists may find useful. The Water Bus (水上バス, Suijō Basu) services are an enjoyable alternative to trains or subways when traveling between destinations that are near the water. The locations that are most notably convenient for water bus access are the man-made islands of Tokyo Bay, especially the Odaiba shopping and entertainment district. Many water buses also travel along the Sumida River, one of the city’s most famous rivers. The many bridges that span the river have each been designed differently. Boats along the river provide … 続きを読む