Welcome to the urban cruise around the water city of Osaka
This website sells web tickets for various event cruises operated by Osaka Water Bus.
You can choose several types of water buses
Aqua liner
With Aqua Liner, explore Osaka from the river. The city of water, Osaka's sights, visit historic sites. "Okawa", which flows through the center of Osaka where the Osaka water bus "Aqua Liner" travels, It is a very nice space where tasteful buildings and green trees coexist. You can enjoy the waterside scenery of the city center full of nature, which is different from the image of The Osaka.
Aqua mini
A shuttle boat that connects Osaka Castle and Dotonbori, two major spots in Osaka, the city of water. From "Osaka Castle Pier" in Osaka Castle Park, via "Tazaemonbashi Pier" in Dotonbori River, Osaka's downtown area, a shuttle boat that connects Minatomachi Dock at Minatomachi River Place. The cruise course, which takes about 40 minutes one way, is around Osaka Castle Park, which is rich in greenery, "Okawa". The Higashi-Yokobori River, which retains the appearance of an old waterway and has a large sluice gate at the entrance and exit, you can fully enjoy the scenery unique to "Dotonbori River" and "Water City Osaka", where both banks are lively and representative of Osaka. It can also be used as a means of transportation for those who are sightseeing in Osaka Castle and Minami.
Santa Maria
The leisurely cruise around the Osaka Bay Area. You can enjoy the magnificent view from the sea. Santa Maria was built with a motif of Columbus's flagship [Santa Maria], which reached the New Continent, on a scale twice as large. This is a sightseeing cruise ship that tours the port of Osaka. Tempozan Harbor Village/Kaiyukan West Wharf and tour the Osaka harbor. You can spend a relaxing time while feeling the sea breeze and forgetting the busyness of everyday life.
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4.7(28)Himawari Sakura Special Cruise
Himawari Sakura Special Cruise ・Enjoy the unique scenery of the cherry blossom season from the boat. ・A limited cruise that departs from Hachikenyahama Pier and takes you around Osaka's waterside sightseeing spots in about 40 minutes. ・The water bus stop is Hachikenyahama Pier (just outside the west ticket gate of Temmabashi Station of the Keihan Railway). ・This is a tour course in which the boarding port and disembarking port are the same. *Up to 1 infant per adult can sit on their lap for free. If a seat is required or if the number of infants exceeds the number of adults, a child fare will be charged. *Customers who have a Identification Booklet issued in Japan(for Person with Physical Disability, for Person with Intellectual Disability, for Person with a mental disorder) will receive a discount for themselves and one accompanying person. Please present it when boarding the ship on the day. *Depending on river conditions, service may be canceled due to unavoidable circumstances.
Days of Week:
cherry blossom season
HIMAWARI
- 4.7(47)
Aqua mini Osaka Castle Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise
Aqua mini Osaka Castle Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise ・Enjoy the unique scenery of the cherry blossom season from an open-air boat with a great view. ・A short cruise that takes about 25 minutes to visit waterside cherry blossom viewing spots such as Osaka Castle and the Mint. ・The bus stop is Osaka Castle Port (about 3 minutes walk from Osaka Castle Park Station of the JR Osaka Loop Line). ・This is a tour course in which the boarding port and disembarking port are the same. *Up to 1 infant per adult can sit on their lap for free. If a seat is required or if the number of infants exceeds the number of adults, a child fare will be charged. *Customers who have a Identification Booklet iissued in Japan(for Person with Physical Disability, for Person with Intellectual Disability, for Person with a mental disorder) will receive a 50% discount for themselves and their companion. Please present it when boarding the ship on the day. *This is an open type ship without a roof. Cruise will still operate in case of rain, but rain gear will not be available for rental. *Depending on river conditions, service may be canceled.
Days of Week:
cherry blossom season
Aqua mini
Osakajyo Port
- 3.9(56)
Aqualiner Osaka Castle Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise
Aqualiner Osaka Castle Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise ・Enjoy the unique scenery of the cherry blossom season from the boat. ・A limited short cruise that takes you around sightseeing spots at the river such as Osaka Castle and the Mint in about 40 minutes. ・The place for boarding the boot is the Osaka Castle Port (about 3 minutes walk from Osaka Castle Park Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line). ・・The boarding port and disembarking port of this course are the same place. *Each 1 infant per 1 adult can ride for free (when boarding on an adult's knees). If a seat is required or if the number of infants exceeds the number of adults, a child fare will be charged. *Customers who have a Identification Booklet issued in Japan(for Person with Physical Disability, for Person with Intellectual Disability, for Person with a mental disorder) will receive a discount for themselves and one accompanying person. Please present it when boarding the ship on the day. *Depending on river conditions, service may be canceled.
Days of Week:
cherry blossom season
Aqua liner
Osakajyo Port
Sailing-type sightseeing ship Santa Maria Boarding tickets for each cruises
*Reservations are not accepted on this page. *Web tickets can be purchased at the URL below. ▽▼▼Click here to purchase various WEB tickets▼▼▽ https://webket.jp/pc/ticket/index?fc=00402&ac=0000 ～Cruise introduction～ A relaxing cruise around the Osaka Bay Area. You can enjoy the great view on the sea. The Santa Maria is a sightseeing cruise ship that cruises around Osaka Port, and was built approximately twice the size of Columbus's flagship, the Santa Maria, which arrived in the New World. By using WEB tickets, you can purchase boarding tickets at a 20% discount off the regular price. (Excluding some set tickets) Additionally, there is no need to issue a ticket at the counter, so you can board the ship smoothly without having to wait in line at the ticket office. ▽▼▼Click here to purchase various WEB tickets▼▼▽ https://webket.jp/pc/ticket/index?fc=00402&ac=0000
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- 4.1(62)
[the classic cruise in the water city of Osaka] The Aqua Liner Cruise Course
★From October 1, 2024, the course will be changed to a 55-minute round trip cruise. Please note that prices have also changed. The Aqua Liner glides on the surface of the Okawa River (formerly Yodo River), which flows through Osaka City. From inside the ship, enjoy the many bridges you pass under and the scenery of each season. [Attractive points] ・A limited short cruise that takes you around waterside sightseeing spots such as Osaka Castle and Osaka City Central Public Hall in about 40 minutes. ・The bus stop is Osaka Castle Port (about 3 minutes walk from Osaka Castle Park Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line). ・This is a round trip course where you board the ship at the same port and disembark at the same port. [Course until September 2024 (40 minute round trip course)] ①Water bus stop Osaka Castle Port ② Shin-Shino Bridge ③Temmabashi ④Osaka City Central Public Hall ⑤Yodoyabashi ⑥Namba Bridge ⑦Nakanoshima Rose Garden ⑧Tenjin Bridge ⑨Hachikenyahama Pier ⑩Osaka Castle Tunnel ⑪Water bus stop Osaka Castle Port ===== [New course from October 2024 (55 minute round trip course)] ①Water bus stop Osaka Castle Port ② Shin-Shino Bridge ③Temmabashi ④Osaka City Central Public Hall ⑤Yodoyabashi ⑥Namba Bridge ⑦Nakanoshima Rose Garden ⑧Tenjin Bridge ⑨Hachikenyahama Pier (moored for about 5 minutes) ⑩Kawasaki Bridge ⑪Osaka Mint ⑫Osaka Castle Tunnel ⑬Water bus stop Osaka Castle Port ＝＝＝＝＝ Aqua Liner Round Trip Course The Aqua Liner, operated by Osaka Waterways Bus Company, is a sightseeing cruise ship that allows passengers to enjoy Osaka's famous landmarks from the water. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Osaka Castle and Nakanoshima Island. The boat offers an unforgettable experience, especially during the cherry blossom season, when you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom from the river. The "Aqua Liner" is perfect for families, couples, and friends, and is a great way to discover new attractions of Osaka.
Days of Week: Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
JPY 2,000
Aqua liner
- 4.1(34)
Aqualiner round-trip course & Osaka Castle castle tower admission ticket
A great value set ticket that allows you to tour the Osaka Castle tower after boarding the Aqualiner This is a great value ticket that includes an Aqualiner boarding ticket and an admission ticket to Osaka Castle Tower. Before or after your cruise, why not take a stroll through Osaka Castle Park and check out the castle tower? [Precautions] *It takes about 15 minutes to walk to Osaka Castle Castle Tower. *Even if you use the Osaka Castle castle tower first, you can exchange your ticket at the water bus "Osaka Castle Port" ticket counter. Tickets cannot be exchanged at Osaka Castle Tower. *Sales will be suspended from March 25th to April 10th. *Prices will change after October 1, 2024. ＝＝＝＝＝ Aqua Liner Round Trip Course The Aqua Liner, operated by Osaka Waterways Bus Company, is a sightseeing cruise ship that allows passengers to enjoy Osaka's famous landmarks from the water. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Osaka Castle and Nakanoshima Island. The boat offers an unforgettable experience, especially during the cherry blossom season, when you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom from the river. The "Aqua Liner" is perfect for families, couples, and friends, and is a great way to discover new attractions of Osaka.
Days of Week: Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
JPY 2,400
Osaka castle tower set
Aqua liner
