“Strolling on Water” Guided Tour　Dotonbori Course

Last update

1 Sep 2026

This page provides official travel information about “Strolling on Water” Guided Tour　Dotonbori Course and nearby attractions in the Kansai region of Japan.

Dotonbori is the obvious pick when mentioning popular tourist attractions in Osaka. Its unique billboards that seem to be lining up in a competition for attention evoke the atmosphere of a theme park! Travelers and locals all love this guided tour in which you enjoy Dotonbori! This guided tour is a popular choice for both travelers and locals, offering an enjoyable experience of Dotonbori.

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If you want, you can even try your hand at paddling

Private tours are limited to 1 group at a time

β Honmachibashi and Higashi-Yokobori River

Information

Minimum Number of Passengers: 2 participants
Maximum Capacity: 6 participants
Participation Restrictions: None
Meeting and Exchange Areas: 1. Depart from β Honmachibashi: Japan City SUP Association β Honmachibashi 2. Depart from Minatomachi pier: Minatomachi pier
1. Depart from β Honmachibashi: β Honmachibashi, 4-8 Honmachibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 2. Depart from Minatomachi pier: Alongside Daikokubashi extending across the Dotonbori River
Open Period: Closed on certain days
Closed Period: Closed Tuesdays (held if it is a holiday), otherwise closed irregularly
Tour Schedule: 1. Meet at β Honmachibashi > Explanation of the course > Departure > Higashi-Yokobori River > Dotonbori River > Minatomachi pier/ 2. Meet at Minatomachi pier > Explanation of the course > Departure > Dotonbori River > Higashi-Yokobori > Arrival at β Honmachibashi
Required Time: Roughly 60 minutes
Provision of Meals: Meals are not provided
Open to meal requests: None
Universal accessibility: Negotiable
Parking: Please use the nearby paid parking lot or the like. (Note that the departure point and arrival points are different)
Notes: Be sure to check the website for details
Related websites: https://www.citysup.jp/en/dotonbori/