Aqua Liner Spring Limited Shuttle Boat
cherry blossom season
Osakajyo Port
Yodoyabashi Port
Aqua liner
One Way
A 20-minute boat ride from Osaka Castle to Yodoyabashi. Turn your travel time into 'the best memory'. A shuttle boat has appeared that directly connects Osaka's main tourist spot, Osaka Castle, with the retro buildings lining Yodoyabashi! The appeal is that you can avoid the crowds and move around comfortably while seated. The cherry blossoms viewed from the Aqua Liner's uniquely low perspective are truly impressive. This is a limited-time shuttle boat connecting Osaka Castle Port and Yodoyabashi Port. Why not travel smartly between popular areas that are a bit of a walk apart? Make your travels more enjoyable and luxurious. Be sure to take advantage of this special route available only during this season. 【Operating Period】 March 25, 2026 – April 10, 2026 【Operating Routes】 ① "Castle Liner" from Yodoyabashi Port → Osaka Castle Port ② "Nakanoshima Liner" from Osaka Castle Port → Yodoyabashi Port [Required Time] About 20 minutes ※per section 【Boarding Fee】 Adults (junior high school and above): 1,400 yen / Children (elementary school): 700 yen * Infants below elementary school age can ride on an adult's lap for free (one child per adult). * Infants who require a seat will be charged the child fare (same as elementary school). * These are one-way fares; no discounts are available. 【Operating Schedule】 ① "Castle Liner" From Yodoyabashi Port → To Osaka Castle Port 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00 ② "Nakanoshima Liner" From Osaka Castle Port → To Yodoyabashi Port 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30 / 16:30 *Please make sure to check the departure times and routes carefully when making a reservation.
Adult (ages 13+)
JPY 1,400
Child (ages 6-12)
JPY 700
Days of Week
Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Duration
20m
Highlights
POINT
1
Smooth travel between Osaka Castle and the Nakanoshima area!
POINT
2
Sightseeing in Osaka, the Water City, from the Water!
POINT
3
The boat is indoors with glass walls, so it's comfortable even when it rains!
Outline
10:15
Please come to the port to board the boat.
※Please wait around the boarding area about 15 minutes before the departure time. ※Please have your e-ticket ready to present in advance.
Boarding
Boarding will begin once the passengers from the previous cruise have disembarked. ※We will board passengers in order of arrival, starting with those who have all members of their group present and whose e-tickets have been verified. ※Passengers who cannot present their e-tickets or whose group members are not all present will not be permitted to board.
10:30
Departure
Please enjoy about 20-minute cruise. ※The boat will depart promptly at the scheduled time. If you are unable to arrive by the designated meeting time, you will not be able to board.
10:50
ホテルお戻り
Please disembark the boat as instructed by the announcement. ※Arrival times may vary.
Plan Information
- What's Included
- Boarding fee (one-way only)
- Requirements
- Each infant per adult can ride for free (if they are sitting on an adult's knees).
- If the number of infants exceeds the number of adults or if they require seats, a child (elementary school student) fare will be required.
- Restrictions
- This plan operates one-way only, from 'Osaka Castle to Yodoyabashi' or from 'Yodoyabashi to Osaka Castle.' Round-trip rides are not available.
- This e-ticket is valid only for the designated boat service listed on the ticket. If you miss your boat, no alternative arrangements will be made.
- You cannot board the boat with a stroller. Please fold it and bring it with you when boarding. Due to space limitations on the boat, it may be stored at the front or rear of the boat.
- What to Bring
- Mobile devices capable of displaying e-tickets (smartphones, tablets, etc.)
- Additional Info
- This cruise has open seating. Infants without a boarding ticket should ride on the lap of an adult.
- Please show your E-ticket to the staff at the Osaka Water Bus stop.
- E-tickets can be displayed after certifying the reservation from the reservation completion screen or from the "Show ticket" button in the reservation completion email.
- With this plan, credit card payment will be completed at the same time as your reservation is completed.
- Changes to other cruise tickets is unpossible at the ticket office on the day of boarding.
- Due to bad weather, the cruise itinerary may be changed or canceled at short notice.
Cancellation Policies
- Until 23:59, 2 days prior: 0%
- Until start time: 30%
- After start time: 100%