A rakugo storyteller will give you a fun tour of Osaka, the “City of Water.” Rediscover a new side of Osaka—one that’s a little different from the usual.
The “Naniwa Exploration Cruise with a Rakugo Storyteller” is a sightseeing cruise that lets you explore the city of Osaka—the “City of Water”—from the river, guided by the witty commentary of a rakugo storyteller.With scenery that changes as you
go and extremely low bridges, the ride is truly full of twists and turns—even aboard a state-of-the-art passenger ship! The cruise takes you past plenty of Osaka-exclusive sights, such as Osaka Castle and the Osaka City Central Public Hall.
Why not discover a new side of Osaka—one that’s a little different from the city you usually see?
*The map shows the Tagboat Taisho. The 10:00 a.m. departure departs from Universal City Port.
- Business Hours
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[Schedule]
Operates
daily from Monday, April 13, 2026, through Sunday, December 27, 2026
*No
weekday departures in July and August
10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and
2:30 p.m.
[Location]
■ 10:00 a.m. Departure: “River Yumesaki Line Course” (Duration: Approx. 100 minutes)
Departs Universal City Port – Ajigawa River – Dojima River – Okawa River – Higashiyokobori River – Dotonbori River – Arrives
at Minatomachi Pier
■12:30 and 14:30 Departures: “River Loop Course” (Duration: Approx. 100 minutes)
Departure from Taisho Tugboat ~ Kizu River ~ Dojima River ~ Okawa River ~ Higashi-Yokobori River ~ Dotonbori River ~ Kizu River ~ Arrival
at Taisho Tugboat
*Depending on weather, sea conditions, tide levels, lock operating hours, river construction, river events, and other factors on the day of the cruise,
the route may be changed, the cruise may be delayed or canceled, or an open-air substitute vessel may be used.
- Fees
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■Adults: 4,500 yen
■Students (junior high, high school, college, and vocational school students): 3,000 yen *Please present your student ID.
■Children (elementary school students): 2,000 yen
*The child rate applies to preschoolers exceeding one per adult, or to preschoolers requiring a seat.
[Naniwa Suito Set Meal] 2,000 yen *Please reserve at least two days in advance. *Not available for the 10:00 a.m. departure.
- Contact Us
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一本松海運050-1807-4118（9:00~17:00）
- Address
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■Universal City Port: 1 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka City ■Tugboat Taisho: 1-1-14 Sangenya Nishi, Taisho Ward, Osaka City
