Naniwa Exploration Cruise with a Rakugo Storyteller
A Rakugo performer will guide you through the water city of Osaka. Rediscover a new Osaka that is a little different from the usual.
The "Naniwa Exploration Cruise with a Rakugo Storyteller" is a sightseeing boat ride where you can explore the water city of Osaka from the river, accompanied by a witty narration by a Rakugo storyteller.
As you go along, the scenery changes and you come across very low bridges.Even the most advanced passenger ships have had their ups and downs!There are many tourist attractions unique to Osaka, such as Osaka Castle and Osaka City Central Public Hall.
Come and experience a different side to the Osaka you usually see.Would you like to discover a new Osaka?
*The map shows Tugboat Taisho. The 10:00 departure departs from Universal City Port.
Basic information
- Price
- ■Adult 4,500 yen
■Students (junior high school, high school, university, and vocational school students): 3,000 yen *Please present your student ID.
Children (elementary school students) 2,000 yen
*A child's fare will be charged for more than one preschool child per adult, or for preschool children requiring a seat.
[Naniwa Suido Gozen] 2,000 yen *Please make your reservation at least two days in advance. *Not available for 10:00 departures.
- Address
- ■Universal City Port: 1 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka City
■ Tugboat Taisho: 1-1-14 Sanzenya Nishi, Taisho Ward, Osaka City
- Telephone
- 050-1807-4118（9:00~17:00）
- URL
- https://www.ipponmatsu.co.jp/cruise/naniwa.html
- Other
- contact address
Ipponmatsu Shipping (9:00-17:00)
Venue
■10:00 "Kawa no Yumesaki Line Course" (Operating time: approx. 100 minutes)
Departing from Universal City Port - Aji River - Dojima River - Okawa River - Higashi-Yokobori River - Dotonbori River - Arriving at Minatomachi Pier
■ 12:30 and 14:30 "River Loop Course" (Operating time: approx. 100 minutes)
Tugboat Taisho departure ~ Kizugawa ~ Dojimagawa ~ Okawa ~ Higashiyokoborigawa ~ Dotonborigawa ~ Kizugawa ~ Tugboat Taisho arrival
*Depending on weather, sea conditions, tide levels, water gate operating hours, river construction, river events, etc. on the day of operation,
Course changes, delays, and cancellations may occur. An alternative open-type vessel may be used.
schedule
Daily service from April 13th (Mon) to December 27th (Sun) 2026
*No weekday service in July and August
10:00～・12:30～・14:30～
