[[From April 11, 2026] The Classic Cruise of Osaka, the City of Water] The Aqua Liner Cruise Course
Aqua liner
The Aqua Liner glides along the surface of the Okawa River (formerly the Yodo River), which flows through Osaka City. Enjoy the scenery of the four seasons and the many bridges you will pass through from the ship. This plan departs from and returns to Osaka Castle Port. Please call us for reservations at Hachikenya-hama Pier. 【Attractive points】 ・Osaka Castle and Osaka City Central Public Hall. The tour takes about 55 minutes to visit waterfront tourist spots such as Osaka Castle and Osaka City Central Public Hall. The bus stops at Osaka Castle Port (about a 3-minute walk from Osaka Castle Park Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line). The course is a circular tour with the same port of embarkation and disembarkation. ①Water bus stop: Osaka-jo Port ②Shin-Ashigino Bridge ③Tenmabashi Bridge ④Osaka City Central Public Hall ⑤Yodoyabashi ⑥Namba Bridge ⑦Nakanoshima Rose Garden ⑧ Tenjinbashi Bridge ⑨ Hachikenya-hama Boat Pier (docked for about 5 minutes) ⑩Kawasaki Bridge ⑪ Osaka Mint ⑫Tunnel of Osaka Castle ⑬Suibus stop: Osaka Castle Port 〇Click here for the latest information on the Aqua Liner service. https://suijo-bus.osaka/intro/aqualiner/ ※From September to March, the final scheduled service (or sailing) is at 4:00 PM (16:00). The 5:00 PM (17:00) service may operate as an extra (or special) sailing." 〇Aqua Liner Round Trip Course The Aqua Liner, operated by Osaka Water Bus, 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.
Adult (ages 13-64)
JPY 2,000
Children (elementary school students) (ages 6-12)
JPY 1,000
Senior discount (ages 65+)
JPY 1,800
Adult(disability discount) (ages 13+)
JPY 1,000
Children(disability discount) (ages 6-12)
JPY 500
Days of Week
Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Duration
55m
Highlights
POINT
1
The tour takes approximately 55 minutes to visit waterfront attractions such as Osaka Castle and Osaka City Central Public Hall.
POINT
2
The place for boarding the boot is the Osaka Castle Pier (about 3 minutes by foot from Osaka Castle Park Station on the JR Osaka Loop Line).
POINT
3
The boarding pier and disembarking pier of this course are the same place.
Outline
Please check in at the Osaka-jo Pier Ticket Counter.
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before boarding time and complete your registration at the ticket office. ※You have to bring the ticket to the port that we Osaka Aqua Bus issue.
Departure
This is the closest pier from the Osaka Castle. Let's start cruising!
View from Aqualiner
The Aqua Liner runs like gliding on the surface of the Okawa River (formerly Yodo River), which flows through Osaka City. From inside the boot, enjoy the view like the many bridges you pass under and the seasonal scenery. ①Water bus stop Osaka Castle Pier 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 Pier
Return to Moji port
Return to Osaka Castle Pier and reach the goal!
Checkin Times / Locations
9:40
Osaka Aqua Bus Co., Ltd. Osaka Castle Pier
Get off at JR “Osaka Castle Park Station” and walk for about 3 minutes Get off at Keihan Railway “Kyobashi Station” or JR “Kyobashi Station” and walk for about 10 to 15 minutes. About 5 minutes by foot from Osaka Business Park Station on the Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line (fountain in front of Osaka Castle Hall and at the river)
Checkout Times / Locations
10:55
Osaka Aqua Bus Co., Ltd. Osaka Castle Pier
Get off at JR “Osaka Castle Park Station” and walk for about 3 minutes Get off at Keihan Railway “Kyobashi Station” or JR “Kyobashi Station” and walk for about 10 to 15 minutes. About 5 minutes by foot from Osaka Business Park Station on the Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line (fountain in front of Osaka Castle Hall and at the river)
Plan Information
- What's Included
- Boat ride
- Requirements
- Each infant per adult can ride for free (if they are sitting on an adult's knees).
- If they require seats, meals, etc., and for the infants more than the number of adults, child (elementary school student) fares will be required.
- What to Bring
- Customers requesting the Senior Discount rate must present a valid form of identification to verify their age.
- Customers using the Disability Discount fare/rate are required to present one of the following: a Physical Disability Certificate, a Rehabilitation Passbook (for Intellectual Disability), a Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate, or the MIRAIRO ID app.
- Additional Info
- To board the ship, you will need to be issued a boarding ticket with a designated seat number.
- When you present your e-ticket at the ticket counter, we will give you a boarding ticket.
- The ticket counter is expected to be crowded before the departure time. Please complete the boarding ticket issuance procedures as soon as possible.
- 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.
- ※※Before making a reservation, please check the following notes and then make the reservation※※
- With this plan, credit card payment will be completed at the same time as your reservation is completed.
- After payment has been completed, we are unable to offer any discounts, such as discounts for presenting same-day discount tickets or exchange tickets, discounts for presenting a ``Physical Disability Certificate'', ``Rehabilitation Certificate'', or ``Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate''.
- If you wish to board using a discounted rate other than the various notebook discounts and senior discounts, or if you wish to use any of the various exchange tickets, please make your reservation by phone.
- Boarding is restricted to Osaka-jo Pier. No changes to other ports or ticket types permitted.
- All seats are reserved, but seat requests are not accepted. This does not guarantee a seat by the window. Thank you for your understanding.
- You may be seated in an aisle seat or shared seat.
- Depending on the number of guests, you may be seated separately.
- No outside food or drinks are allowed on board, except for those purchased at Osaka-jo Pier or on the boat.
- Large luggage may not be permitted on board due to space and safety constraints. Please use local coin lockers or hotel storage services.
- Foldable strollers and wheelchairs only. These may be kept at the front or rear of the vessel if necessary.
Cancellation Policies
- Until 23:59, 2 days prior: 0%
- Until start time: 30%
- After start time: 100%