Osaka River Cruise
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Osaka River Cruise Aqua Liner
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Facts & Figures
The Osaka River Cruise is a great way in every season to discover downtown Osaka. Get on board of the Aqua Liner, a futuristic looking tourist boat, and follow the Okawa river through the city from Osaka Castle to Nakanoshima.
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The excursion can be started from 4 piers - Osakajo Pier, Hachikenyahama Pier, Yodoyabashi Pier and OAP Pier.
- Osaka River Cruise:
- Time - every hour from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Time Osakajo Pier - on the hour
- Time Hachikenyahama Pier - on the hour + 10min
- Time Yodoyabashi Pier - on the hour + 20min
- OAP Pier - on the hour + 40min
- Admission Fee 60min Roundtrip - 1700 yen (Adults), 850 yen (Child)
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History
Osaka´s canals and waterways are the foundation of the city's prosperity and economic history from the Edo period to the modern days.
Location
The Osaka River Cruise can be started from 4 piers.
Where to get on board of the Aqua-Liner?
- Osakajo Pier - west of Osaka-jo Koen near JR Loop Line (in front of Osaka-jo Hall)
- Hachikenyahama Pier - near Keihan Temmabashi Station
- Yodoyabashi Pier - near Yodoyabashi St. Keihan Line and Subway Midosuji Line
- OAP Pier - 8min walk southwest from Sakuranomiya St. JR Loop Line
Sightseeing spots
Cruise highlights:
tour through Osaka city - enjoy the view of Osaka Castle, Osaka Castle Park, Nakanoshima, many bridges etc...
Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)
July
Tenjin Matsuri Festival (24th till 25th)
Osaka’s greatest traditional festival (over 1000 years old) and ranked as one of the top 3 festivals in Japan. Enjoy spectecular processions on land and in the water, great fireworks and a unique atmosphere created by the traditional costumes and music. My must-see recommendation for you.
August
Osaka lantern festival / Osaka Jo Lanterns (25th and 26th)
Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo) is once a year decorated with thousands of lanterns lit at its doorstep. Buy your own lantern and be part of this great event.
Where to stay in Osaka?
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