Osaka Nakanoshima Illumination Cruise Ticket

Winter light on the water
Nakanoshima Illumination Cruise

When winter arrives, Nakanoshima, the heart of Osaka, illuminates with the "Osaka Light Renaissance." Beginning at the plaza in front of Osaka City Hall, hundreds of thousands of lights warmly envelop the entire city, extending to historic stone bridges and riverside promenades. The view from the river is particularly captivating. The illuminations stretch like a tunnel of light, orange lights reflecting off the water, and the cool yet clear winter air combine to create one of the most beautiful winter nightscapes in the city. The Nakanoshima Illumination Cruise is a winter-only experience that allows you to enjoy this special festival from the river's edge. During the 20-minute cruise, Osaka's light art flickers before your eyes, and the vibrant city life and tranquility of the river quietly blend together to create an unforgettable moment.
If you want to make your trip to Osaka even more romantic this winter,
Don't miss the Renaissance of Light × River Cruise, available only here.

Osaka's representative winter light festival, Osaka Light Renaissance

'OSAKA Hikari-Renaissance' is a representative illumination festival that colors the Nakanoshima area in the heart of Osaka with splendid lights every winter.
From the area around Osaka City Hall to Nakanoshima Park and the promenade along the river, the area is adorned with lights, offering a romantic winter nightscape right in the heart of the city. Projection mapping on the exterior walls of historic buildings, Illumination Street, a tunnel of light, and sparkling Riverside lights along the riverside make for a truly enjoyable stroll, but there are also plenty of spots perfect for taking a leisurely stroll and snapping photos. If you have some evening time on your Osaka itinerary, this is a must-visit spot for a winter-only nightscape in Umeda and Namba.

The Charms of the Nakanoshima Illumination Cruise

The 'Captain Santa' Cruise, available only in winter
Cruises are a winter-only event, driven by a captain dressed in a Santa Claus costume! Photo opportunities are also available, making them a special travel memory for couples and families alike.

Cruises that allow pets to board
This is a rare river cruise that allows dogs. For an additional pet fee, you can enjoy the winter nightscape and illuminations with your beloved pet.

Experience the Renaissance of Light from 'Close to the River'
The city lights, tunnels of light, and Nakanoshima Park illuminations can be seen right before your eyes from the river, making it much more immersive than viewing them from land.

Stay warm even on winter nights! Free blankets provided.
To protect against the cold river wind, warm blankets are provided on the cruise, allowing you to enjoy the winter night view even more comfortably.

Course Guide, Nakanoshima's winter night view at a glance from the river

Departure — Nakanoshima Rose Port
The cruise departs from Rose Port, located within the Nakanoshima Park Rose Garden. Even before departure, the surrounding illuminations sparkle, creating a wintery atmosphere.

① Enjoy the historical stone bridge light-up
The first thing you'll see after setting sail is the illumination of the classic stone bridges. In the Yodoyabashi and Naniwabashi sections, warm orange lights reflect off the river, creating the quintessential "Osaka Winter Night View."

② Osaka Renaissance of Light Main Illumination
The main light-up in front of Osaka City Hall, projection mapping, and the sparkling lights of Nakanoshima Park unfold right next to the cruise ship. Experience a unique panorama from the river , completely different from what you see from land.

③ Illumination Street (Tunnel of Light)
This section of the cruise follows Riverside Street, reminiscent of a tunnel of light. This is the most popular photo opportunity on the cruise.

④ Night view of high-rise buildings & riverside scenery
The night view of the buildings surrounding Nakanoshima continues, and the short but splendid 20-minute cruise comes to a close.

Arrival - Return to Nakanoshima Rose Port
The cruise concludes with a return to the pier where it departed. After the cruise, we recommend taking a stroll through the illuminations at Nakanoshima Park.