Tonbori River Cruise

Tonbori River Cruise is a leisurely boat ride that travels along the Dotonbori canal in central Osaka. The 20-minute cruise departing from Tazae-mon-bashi dock runs between the bridges of Nipponbashi and Ukiniwabashi. The roofless boat offers uninterrupted views of the Nanba area, which is Osaka’s major tourist destination.
The cruise travels under nine bridges, all of which offer fantastic views. Some of the most impressive sights is the six-lane Dotonbori bridge, which is the widest bridge in Osaka, and the Shin-ebisu bridge. The latter has walls of washi paper sandwiched in glass, which make for a pretty scene at night.
Throughout the ride, the guide entertains passengers with fun and fast-paced talk that is typical of Osaka locals. The stories are educational too, and tell about Dotonbori’s roots as a neighborhood full of small playhouses.
Join the cruise after dark and see Dotonbori in a different light. The area is covered in brightly lit signboards at night. Dotonbori offers an equally impressive view during the day and night.