Tombori River Cruise (Tazaemon Bridge Pier) — Attraction in Osaka

5-Star Review: A Delightful Tombori River Cruise Experience!

I'm thrilled to share my exceptional experience on the Tombori River Cruise (Tazaemon Bridge Pier) とんぼりリバークルーズ（太左衛門橋船着場）!

Standout Features:

Breathtaking Views: The cruise offered stunning views of Osaka's vibrant cityscape, including iconic landmarks, colorful neon lights, and picturesque canals.

Informative Commentary: The onboard commentary provided valuable insights into the area's history, culture, and significance, making the experience both enjoyable and educational.

Perfect for Family Photos_: The cruise was an ideal setting for capturing memorable family photos, with the beautiful scenery and relaxed atmosphere making it easy to take stunning shots.

Personal Experience:

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our Tombori River Cruise experience! The cruise was a great way to explore Osaka's scenic waterways, learn about the local history and culture, and spend quality time together. We took plenty of amazing photos to commemorate our special moment.

Verdict:

The Tombori River Cruise is a must-do experience for anyone visiting Osaka! With its breathtaking views, informative commentary, and family-friendly atmosphere, it's a 5-star activity that's sure to delight visitors of all ages.

Rating: 5/5 stars

Will we return? Absolutely!

Highly recommended for:

Families seeking a fun and educational experience Couples looking for a romantic and scenic cruise Travelers interested in learning about Osaka's history and culture Anyone wanting to capture stunning photos of...

2 Things I did not like about the cruise: I bought a ticket online so that I can avoid the long waiting queues, but still when I came and stood on the line for boarding the cruise, the ticket conductor told me that I have to go upstairs and get my ticket scanned and activated. It took me a while to do that, and in all cases I couldn't avoid the queuing and waiting longer to board. That is so inconvenient. The tour guide was noisy. First, no English speaking tour guide (which is not mentioned anywhere), forgetting that mostly the ones who come for such a tour are English speaking. He also stood right infront, where we would take the photos, until I had to ask him to move a little. We are not allowed to stand up or move around, so basically there's not much to be seen from the level of where you are seated. Speaking through the mic in loud voice and just mostly saying hello to all the passers by, was very very noisy. Such curses don't need such entertainment as people are basically there for the scenery, and it is 20 mins ride...

Big thanks to Hideaki for treating us, me Kie and Ryu to the 20 minute Tonbori river sightseeing cruise, which is fun and a popular tourist activity there in osaka, the tour/cruise begins from the Tazaemonbashi Wharf just in front of the Don Quijote Dotonbori shop, goes under nine bridges along the river, from the boat we can see the bustling area of Osaka's Minami street and area. and we can take good pictures when the boat goes near the big octopus sign and the well known Glico man signboard, the guide on the boat tells some interesting background story of the development of this area, and most interestingly, he encouraged us to greet those people/tourists on shore by waiving our hands to them while the boat sails near to them, and the friendly people did respond by waiving hands to us in earnest, some with smiles! A secret: the guide said he did learnt some tricks as ninja (日本忍者), he did show some ninja move /posture during the cruise tour, at the end, we clapped hands loud to salute him for the lively atmosphere and fun he created...