This is a 100-minute cruise around Osaka City guided by a rakugo performer, an entertainer who performs rakugo, Japan’s traditional comic storytelling art that has been passed down since the Edo period.
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Naniwa Exploration Cruise with a Rakugo Performer – River Yumesaki Line Course
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•After making a purchase, kindly check your email for a voucher that contains a link. Click the link to open the website page and press the "Use" button. When you arrive at the location, present your smartphone screen to the staff.
*Please ensure that you use a smartphone with an internet connection to access the website.
*Note that screenshots or printed-out tickets will not be accepted.
•We will provide a raincoat in case of rain, but your luggage may get wet.
•Please avoid using umbrellas in crowded areas or near low bridges to prevent accidents.
•This is not a reservation. A separate exchange is required for a same-day ticket.
•You may not be able to board due to full capacity or other reasons. (Tombori River Cruise often reaches full capacity, so please arrive early.)
Restrictions
•Check-in is required at least 15 minutes before departure.
•Student rates apply to middle, high, university, and specialized training college students with a valid student ID.
•One adult can bring one child under elementary school age for free, but there are fees for additional elementary school students.
Other notes
•Please bring your electronic voucher on the day to exchange it for a timed boarding pass.
•Voucher Validity: Valid on the day of use only.
•The departure and arrival times of the first and last cruise may be subject to change.
•Depending on the situation, we may increase or use alternative cruises.
•The operation will continue if there is little rain.
•Due to ongoing construction, local events, and festivals, service may be suspended, and the operating period or course may be changed without prior notice.
•Please note that the service may be canceled due to weather conditions, sea conditions, tide levels, or any other factors that may affect the safety of our passengers and staff.
•【Universal City Port】
Address: Universal City Port, 1 Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 554-0031, Japan
Access: About a 10-minute walk from Universal-City Station on the JR West line
Cruise Schedule:
Depart Universal City Port at 10:00 → cruise along the Dojima River, Dotonbori River, and more → arrive at Minatomachi Pier at 11:40
•【TUGBOAT TAISHO】
Address: TUGBOAT TAISHO, 1-1 Sangenya-nishi, Taisho-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 551-0001, Japan
Access: About a 10-minute walk from Taisho Station (JR West)
Cruise Schedule:
Depart TUGBOAT TAISHO at 12:30 / 14:30 → cruise along the Dojima River, Dotonbori River, and more → arrive back at TUGBOAT TAISHO at 14:10 / 16:10