[the classic cruise in the water city of Osaka] The Aqua Liner Cruise Course
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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. (1) Water bus stop: Osaka-jo Port Shin-Ashigino Bridge Tenmabashi Bridge Osaka City Central Public Hall Yodoyabashi Namba Bridge ⑦Nakanoshima Rose Garden (8) Tenjinbashi Bridge (9) Hachikenya-hama Boat Pier (docked for about 5 minutes) Kawasaki Bridge (11) Osaka Mint ⑫Tunnel of Osaka Castle ⑬Suibus stop: Osaka Castle Port Click here for the latest information on the Aqua Liner service. https://suijo-bus.osaka/intro/aqualiner/ 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.
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JPY 2,000
Aqualiner round-trip course & Osaka Castle castle tower admission ticket
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*Sales of this set ticket ended on March 24, 2025. [Great value set ticket that allows you to visit Osaka Castle Tower after boarding the Aqualiner] This great value ticket includes an Aqualiner boarding ticket and an admission ticket to Osaka Castle Tower. Why not take a stroll through Osaka Castle Park before or after your cruise and check out the tower? *It takes about 15 minutes to walk to Osaka Castle Tower. *Even if you plan to visit Osaka Castle Tower first, you can exchange your ticket at the water bus ticket counter for "Osakajoko." Tickets cannot be exchanged at Osaka Castle Tower. Please see below. 〇For the latest information on Aqualiner operation, click here https://suijo-bus.osaka/intro/aqualiner/ 〇Aqualiner tour course The Aqualiner, operated by Osaka Water Bus, is a sightseeing cruise ship that allows you to enjoy Osaka's famous sights from the water. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can relax and enjoy beautiful scenery such as Osaka Castle and Nakanoshima. You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons from the window of the ship, and especially during cherry blossom season, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom from the surface of the river, providing an unforgettable moment. Be sure to board the Aqua Liner, which is perfect for sightseeing with your family, as a couple, or with friends, and where you can discover new charms of Osaka.
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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.
Spring limited cruise
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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. ★★★↓↓Check this out too!!↓↓ ★★★ ◎We also have special trips available!! [Special trips/cherry blossom viewing cruises] https://book.suijo-bus.osaka/top/products/365539d2-a6f5-511a-9ff7-7cf916e7ac21?lng=ja-JP ◎If you are traveling with 15 or more people, please make a reservation using the group plan below. [Regular buses and group plans] https://book.suijo-bus.osaka/top/products/f17f7598-9233-5fc7-a23b-6c4c42d48800?lng=ja [Special buses and group plans] https://book.suijo-bus.osaka/top/products/45cc1c0d-70c5-5623-9d40-bfa2e443d3e5?lng=ja-JP *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. *If you are using the senior discount rate, you may be asked to present proof of age on the day. *Depending on river conditions, service may be canceled.
Days of Week: Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,SatJPY 2,200
cherry blossom season
Aqua liner
Osakajyo Port
4.7(50)
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. ★★★↓↓Check this out too↓↓★★★ ◎We also have special flights available!! ! [Special flight: Aqua Mini Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise] https://book.suijo-bus.osaka/top/products/e3ee258e-6d25-589e-94a8-710156c48691?lng=ja ◎If you are traveling with 15 or more people, please make a reservation using the group plan below. [Aqua Mini Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise, Group Plan] https://book.suijo-bus.osaka/top/products/d56a9238-167a-5038-b923-cc1f9aaa89c5?lng=ja [Special Aqua Mini Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise, Group Plan] https://book.suijo-bus.osaka/top/products/7440991a-fdb1-5d4a-887a-98c696f0c873?lng=ja *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: Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,SatJPY 1,600
cherry blossom season
Aqua mini
Osakajyo Port
3.0(1)
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 waterside sightseeing spots such as Osaka Castle and the Mint in about 40 minutes. ・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. *For groups of 15 or more, please make a reservation using the group plan below. https://osakasuijobus-en.book.ntmg.com/top/products/45cc1c0d-70c5-5623-9d40-bfa2e443d3e5?lng=en *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 discount for themselves and one accompanying person. If you would like to use the discounted rate, please make a separate reservation using the individual plan and write in the request column that you are in the same group as the group reservation. Also, please present your recoadbook or electronic notebook when boarding on the day of the cruise. *Depending on river conditions, service may be canceled.
Days of Week: Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,SatJPY 2,200
cherry blossom season
Aqua liner
Aqualiner Osaka Castle Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise
Aquasliner (Spring spetial period) ・This is a ticket for groups of 15 or more people. ・Enjoy the unique scenery of the cherry blossom season from the boat. ・A limited short cruise that takes you around waterside sightseeing spots such as Osaka Castle and the Mint in about 40 minutes. ・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. *For guests of 14 or less, please make a reservation using the individual reservation plan below. https://osakasuijobus-en.book.ntmg.com/top/products/2d2daf23-c0a2-52a9-8790-676a479b6da1?lng=en *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 discount for themselves and one accompanying person. If you would like to use the discounted rate, please make a separate reservation using the individual plan and write in the request column that you are in the same group as the group reservation. Also, please present your recoadbook or electronic notebook when boarding on the day of the cruise. *Depending on river conditions, service may be canceled.
Days of Week: Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,SatJPY 1,980
cherry blossom season
group
Osakajyo Port
Aqua liner
5.0(1)
【For groups】Aqua mini Osaka Castle Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise
Aqua mini Osaka Castle Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise ・This is a group ticket for 15 or more people. ・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. *For guests of 14 or less, please make a reservation using the individual reservation plan below. https://osakasuijobus-en.book.ntmg.com/top/products/3dd423cc-939c-5dff-9afc-d060dfc812d5?lng=en *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(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. If you would like to use the discounted rate, please make a separate reservation using the individual plan and write in the request column that you are in the same group as the group reservation. Also, please present your Identification Booklet or electronic one when boarding on the day of the cruise. *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: Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,SatJPY 1,440
cherry blossom season
group
Aqua mini
Osakajyo Port
Aqualiner Osaka Castle Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise
Aquasliner (Spring spetial period) ・This is a ticket for groups of 15 or more people. ・Enjoy the unique scenery of the cherry blossom season from the boat. ・A limited short cruise that takes you around waterside sightseeing spots such as Osaka Castle and the Mint in about 40 minutes. ・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. *If you are using the service for less than 14 people, please make a reservation from the individual plan below. https://osakasuijobus-en.book.ntmg.com/top/products/365539d2-a6f5-511a-9ff7-7cf916e7ac21?lng=en *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 discount for themselves and one accompanying person. If you would like to use the discounted rate, please make a separate reservation using the individual plan and write in the request column that you are in the same group as the group reservation. Also, please present your recoadbook or electronic notebook when boarding on the day of the cruise. *Depending on river conditions, service may be canceled.
Days of Week: Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,SatJPY 1,980
cherry blossom season
group
Aqua liner