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Amphibious bus! Osaka Duck Tours
Enjoy a unique 60-minute trip (regular tours are about 75 minutes) on an amphibious bus, where you can enjoy the cityscape and river of Osaka all at once.
Basic information
Duck Tours is Japan's first amphibious bus tour. It was launched in Osaka in 2007 with the hope that "Duck Tours will help people feel closer to the river." This tour allows you to enjoy both land and water, and the highlight is the spectacular splash-in! The best part of the Osaka Duck Tour is being able to enjoy the city from both land and water!
■Schedule
①DC Special Spring Service [2026/3/20-2026/4/19] Departing and arriving at Hachikenya River Station (approx. 60 minutes)
1st flight 09:15-10:15 2nd flight 10:45-11:45
3rd flight 12:15-13:15 4th flight 13:45-14:45
5th flight 15:15-16:15 6th flight 16:45-17:45
② Regular service [After April 20, 2026] Departing and arriving at Hachikenya River Station (approximately 75 minutes)
1st flight 09:10-10:25 2nd flight 10:45-12:00
3rd flight 13:00-14:15 4th flight 14:35-15:50
5th flight 16:20-17:35
| Event period and date | ① is for a limited time ② is for all year round |
|---|---|
| Business hours and holidays | See above |
| Price | ① 4,200 yen ② 3,800 yen ※Elementary school students and younger will incur additional fees |
| How to make a reservation | Reservation site |
| Reservations must be made on the reservation site by the day before | https://japan-ducktour.com/form/ |
| Contact Us | Osaka Duck Tours 06-6941-0008 |
| Official website | https://japan-ducktour.com/osaka/ |
| remarks | ・Please bring a raincoat on rainy days. ・All tours will be viewed from the vehicle windows. There are no windows, so please wear clothing that allows you to adjust to the temperature. |
| Departure and arrival points | Kawanoeki Hachikenya B1 Reception Counter 1-2 Kitahama Higashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka |
| Access |
2 minutes walk from Tenmabashi Station on Osaka Metro and Keihan lines |
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