Activities & Experiences · Osaka Castle / Okawa River
Aqua-Liner Osaka Water Bus 大阪水上バス アクアライナー
A low-slung glass-roofed water bus that loops the Okawa River from Osaka Castle Port, past Nakanoshima's bridges and the Mint, in about 55 minutes.
Child: ¥1,000
About
The Aqua-Liner was designed with a low profile to fit under Osaka's many bridges, with a glass roof so you can look up at them. The standard loop starts at Osakajo-ko (Osaka Castle Port) and visits Yodoyabashi, Hachikenya-hama and the Okawa riverbank, passing the Japan Mint, Nakanoshima Park and the Central Public Hall. In spring a special sakura cruise runs past the famous cherry-lined Okawa banks.
Highlights
- Glass-roofed boat designed for low bridges
- Views of Osaka Castle, Nakanoshima and the Mint
- Special cherry blossom cruises in spring
- Several boarding piers
Tips
- Free with the Osaka Rakuyu pass outside special seasons
- Sakura cruises sell out: book early
- Board at Osakajo-ko near Osaka Business Park
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