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Osaka Cruise Festival 2026 will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
We will be holding the "Osaka Cruise Festival 2026" on Saturday, December 19, 2026!
The Osaka Port Authority will hold the "Osaka Cruise Fest 2026" at the Kaiyukan Hall and Tempozan Marketplace Deck on Saturday, December 19, 2026, the day the cruise ship "MITSUI OCEAN FUJI" is scheduled to make its first port call at the Tempozan Wharf in Osaka Port.
Basic information
The venue will host a "Cruise Charm Seminar" introducing the allure of cruise travel.
The event will include an introductory lecture on cruise travel for beginners, a raffle with fantastic prizes such as the magazine "Cruise Traveler," and consultation sessions on cruise travel provided by travel agencies and other organizations.
This event aims to appeal to the general public by showcasing the charm of cruise travel and demonstrating that ports are accessible to everyone, ultimately encouraging them to visit the bay area.
*Please note that the event may be partially changed or canceled due to bad weather, route changes, etc.
*Advance registration is required for the Cruise Charm Seminar.
| Date | December 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 14:30～17:30 |
| Venue | Kaiyukan Hall / Tempozan Marketplace Deck |
| Price | Free |
| Event Details | https://www.city.osaka.lg.jp/port/page/0000687666.html |
| Registration | Advance registration is required to participate in the cruise travel seminar. If there are many applicants, participants will be selected by lottery, and the results of the seminar selection will be announced in late November 2026. (Note) No prior registration is required to participate in the cruise travel consultation session or the "MITSUI OCEAN FUJI" farewell event. |
| Application site | https://lgpos.task-asp.net/cu/271004/ea/residents/procedures/apply/02bcd072-652a-4a38-9644-bed0322c142a/start |
| Address | 1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka City |
| Access | Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Exit 1 of Osakako Station on Osaka Metro Chuo Line. Regarding the Kaiyukan Hall, it is located next to the restrooms on the second floor of the entrance building right next to the Kaiyukan (in the orange building behind the Kaiyukan ticket counter). |
| Contact Us |
Osaka City General Call Center: 06-4301-7285 (8:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Open year-round)) |
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