Tour Overview
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First, from Osaka Castle Port to Hachikenyahama, you'll board the Aqua Liner, a distinctive boat on the Aqua Metropolis Osaka River. This low-slung vessel easily navigates Osaka's river bridges.
Next, from Hachikenyahama to the Central Wholesale Market Port, you'll board the Shashimaru, a boat inspired by Osaka Castle. Enjoy the scenery while savoring Osaka's signature "billiken bento" (billiken bento) on board.
Finally, board the Captain Line for a cruise around the artificial islands of Sakishima, Maishima, and Yumeshima!
Our captain will provide professional guidance and services. The pocket translator tour is only available from the Central Wholesale Market Port to Universal City Port.
From the sea, you can admire the views of Osaka Bay and the Osaka World Expo Kansai, currently under construction. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Osaka from a boat while experiencing the excitement of the World Expo site for a truly special day!
The Yumeshima Floating Pier, the designated site for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, is now open! Seize the opportunity to experience the unique Yumeshima!
The departure point is Osaka Castle Port!
Osaka Castle opens at 9:00 AM, so you can visit it before departure.
*Entrance fees to Osaka Castle are not included. Please purchase them separately.
Activity process
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[Ship Type: ① Aqua Liner ② Top River Cruise ③ Captain Line)]
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◆10:30 Water Bus Osaka Castle Port Ticket Counter (Reception) Please inform the name of your representative and register.
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◆10:50 Depart from Osaka Castle Port
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▼～①Aqua Liner Cruise (approximately 25 minutes)～
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◆11:15 Arrive at Hachikenyahama Pier ※After disembarking, transfer to Top River Cruise.
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◆11:25［②Top River Cruise / Depart from Hachikenyahama Pier
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▼～Onboard Osaka's specialty billiken bento lunch cruise (approximately 60 minutes)～
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◆12:25 Arrive at the Central Wholesale Market Port ※After disembarking, transfer to Captain Line.
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◆12:35 ③Captain Line / Central Wholesale Market Port Departure
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▼ ~Circumnavigating Sakishima, Maishima, and Yumeshima (approximately 150 minutes)~
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The boat staff will guide you. On the way, we will land at Yumezu Floating Pier!
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◆15:05 Arrive at Universal City Port After arrival, you can disperse freely.
Travel Notes
※Due to safety measures, docking and disembarking at Yumeshima Pier may be suspended if severe weather is forecast.
※We are currently seeking permission from relevant agencies to dock and disembark at Yumeshima Floating Pier.
※Operations may be suspended or routes may be changed depending on weather conditions, tide levels, and other factors on the day of operation.
In addition, if some operations are suspended due to tides, some may be moved by train. Even in such cases, no refunds will be given. Please understand this.
※Entrance fees to Osaka Castle are not included. If you wish to enter Osaka Castle before departure, please purchase your own ticket and visit the castle.
Please be sure to arrive on time for the meeting time at the start of the tour.
※Please ensure that you have read and agree to the following information, and only those who agree to it may register.
・This tour features a round-trip boat trip to Yumeshima, the venue for the 2025 Osaka World Expo Kansai. It combines a special tour connecting the Osaka Bay area with the city center with a charming sightseeing tour of Osaka's waters.
・We'd like to hear your feedback for the Expo Tour, so please help us answer the questionnaire about the tour. On the day of the tour, you'll be given a QR code. Please scan the QR code with your phone and answer the questionnaire on your phone (or PC) after the tour.
Tour Pricing
The cost includes:
Boat fare, lunch fee
Cancellation Clauses
Standard 10-Day Cancellation Policy
Full refund if canceled 11 days before travel
If a passenger cancels their reservation between 3 days (including the 3rd day) before the start of their trip, no refund will be given.
Rescheduling requests due to personal reasons will be deemed cancellations and will be handled in accordance with the cancellation policy outlined above.
If participation is cancelled due to reasons beyond the organizer's control, no refunds will be given.
In the event of force majeure such as natural disasters, Tripbaa will proactively notify the applicant of postponements or refunds.
Standard 10-Day Cancellation Policy
Full refund if canceled 11 days before travel
Cancellations made between 3 and 10 days before the start of the trip (including the 10th day) will incur a 50% handling fee.
Cancellations made within 3 days before the start of the trip (including the 3rd day) will not be refunded.
Cancellations made within 3 days before the start of the trip (including the 3rd day) will not be refunded.
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Requests to reschedule due to personal reasons will be deemed cancellations and will be handled in accordance with the cancellation policy outlined above.
If participants cancel their participation during the event due to reasons not attributable to the organizer, no refunds will be given.
In the event of force majeure such as natural disasters, Tripbaa will proactively notify you of a postponement or refund. Passengers who cancel their trip 11 days before the start of their trip will receive a full refund.
Passengers who cancel their trip 11 days before the start of their trip will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made between 3 and 10 days before the start of the trip (including the 10th day) will incur a 50% handling fee.
Cancellations made 3 days before the start of the trip (including the 3rd day) will not be refunded.
Rescheduling requests due to personal reasons will be deemed cancellations and will be handled in accordance with the cancellation policy outlined above.
If participation is cancelled due to reasons beyond the organizer's control, no refunds will be given.
If a natural disaster or other force majeure event occurs, Tripbaa will proactively notify the applicant of any postponement or refund.
Cancellations made 11 days before the start of the trip will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made 3-10 days (including the 10th day) before the start of the trip will incur a 50% handling fee.
Cancellation within 3 days (including the 3rd day) before the start of the trip will not be eligible for a refund.
If participation is cancelled due to reasons beyond the organizer's control, no refund will be given.
If a natural disaster or other force majeure event occurs, Tripbaa will proactively notify you of any postponement or refund.
Cancellations made 11 days before the start of the trip will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made 3-10 days (including the 10th day) before the start of the trip will incur a 50% handling fee.
Cancellation within 3 days (including the 3rd day) before the start of the trip will not be eligible for a refund.
If participation is cancelled due to reasons beyond the organizer's control, no refund will be given.
If a natural disaster or other force majeure event occurs, Tripbaa will proactively notify you of any postponement or refund.
Cancellations made 11 days prior to the start of the trip will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made 4-10 days (including the 10th day) prior to the start of the trip will incur a 50% handling fee.
Cancellations made 3 days (including the 3rd day) prior to the start of the trip will not receive a refund.
Rescheduling requests due to personal reasons will be deemed cancellations and will be handled in accordance with the cancellation policy outlined above.
If participation in the event is terminated due to reasons beyond the organizer's control, no refund will be given.
In the event of force majeure such as natural disasters, Tripbaa will proactively notify you of postponements or refunds.
Meeting point:
Osaka Castle Port
Getting There
Access: Osaka Castle Port (Osaka Castle 2, Chuo-ku, Osaka City)
Get off at JR Osakajo Koen Station and walk approximately 3 minutes (by the fountain in front of Osaka Castle Hall and along the river).
Get off at Keihan Electric Railway Kyobashi Station or JR Kyobashi Station and walk approximately 10-15 minutes.
Get off at Osaka Business Park Station on the Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line and walk approximately 5 minutes.
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