On this installment, we’ll take a ride on one of the cruises on Osaka’s rivers! The Aqua Mini offers a rare chance to travel down a river that many people don’t even know exists. And there’s even a surprise along the way! Come and experience this cruise and the unique views it gives of Osaka.
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AQUA MINI RIVER CRUISE
Dates of Operation: late April – early November
Boarding locations: Osaka Castle Park Pier, Tazaemon-bashi Pier
Minatomachi Pier temporarily closed
Cruise time: 40 min (depending on lock traffic)
Fees: ¥1,200 (adult), ¥600 (child)
pre-school children are free
Departures: 11:05 am (Osaka Castle Park)
12:10 om (Tazaemon-bashi)
* all data as of November 2020
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Originally from New York, Chris has lived in Japan since 1982. Fluent in both English and Japanese, he is a radio DJ in Osaka with two weekly programs – World Jazz Warehouse and COCOLO Earth Colors. He also produces and emcees music festivals and other events, does voice work for TV programs and promotional videos, in addition to producing videos for his YouTube channel. The videos contain still photos, which Chris takes while shooting.
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