とんぼりリバークルーズ

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Tombori River Cruise is a sightseeing boat tour operated by Ipponmatsu Shipping that travels along the Dotonbori River, passing under nine iconic bridges. Established in 2005, the 20-minute cruise offers an entertaining introduction to the history of Dotonbori, guided in the Kansai dialect. The cruise provides a unique perspective of Osaka’s most famous entertainment district from the water.

Address

1-6-7 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0071

Access

Osaka Metro / Nankai "Namba Station" / Hanshin & Kintetsu "Osaka-Namba Station"

Telephone

06-6441-0532

Price

1,000 yen

Business Hours

Weekdays 13:00–21:00; Weekends & holidays 11:00–21:00 (departures every :00 and :30)

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The boarding point for the Tombori River Cruise is the “Dazaemonbashi Pier,” located near the entrance of Don Quijote Dotonbori Store, which is marked by a distinctive yellow Ferris wheel. The ticket booth is right next to the store entrance, and tickets are sold only for specific departures—only same-day tickets are available. The fare is 1,000 yen for adults and 400 yen for children. Preschool children are free for up to one child per adult.