Tombori river jazz boat — Local services in Osaka

We chose this as one of the activities available in the Osaka Amazing Pass. The Pass only allows us to choose the jazz or the normal one. My advice - always choose the jazz one, because - nice live music (you will find you feet will start tapping as soon as the music start). Also, because it has live music, it is twice as long as the the normal one (40 min vs. 20 min). you are given a tambourine to participate (just follow the beat, you can never go wrong). To participate is a lot better than just to sit and listen to a tour guide. all eyes on the boat as it passes by the dotonbori area and many people will wave at you (or you may initiate it) the musicians are very nice and professional (although I dont speak japanese, I did understand some parts that they are trying to convey).

This is definitely one of the best activities that I did in Osaka. You should...

Nothing on their website says they open ticket counter at 11am, and on Google it says 9am. They should have some respect for their customers and UPDATE their information. We wasted over an hour of our morning trying to get here early in the morning just to find out we had to come back later.

I originally gave them 1 star but I've updated it to 3 because during our cruise my girlfriend had an unexpected severe allergic reaction and when I asked to be let off the boat in order to go get her medication, they immediately pulled over and safely got us off - understanding the urgency of the matter. It was also pretty cool atmosphere (until we had to leave), although prior to leaving the boat kept pulling over to let others go through - so the majority of the time on the boat was still rather...

I’m a performer on the Dotonbori Jazz Boat! Join us for an exciting 40-minute open-air cruise with lively Dixieland jazz — the perfect soundtrack for exploring Osaka.

The boat runs on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and National holidays from April to November. It’s closed on weekdays, during winter, and in case of rain.

Cruises depart at 2:30, 3:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 PM. In July, August and September, only the four evening cruises run from 5:30 PM.

Boarding is at Daikokubashi Pier, about a 5-minute walk west from the Glico Sign toward JR-Namba. Note: It’s NOT the same pier as the regular sightseeing boat pier!

Tickets: • Adults: 3,000 yen (about USD 20) • Students: 1,500 yen • Kids (12 & under): Free

It’ll be a highlight of your Osaka trip—come enjoy the rhythm of...