All Reviews of Osaka Duck Tour

When you’re in Osaka, you can also ride the super fun DUCK TOUR amphibious bus! It departs from Kawa no Eki Hachikenya at Temmabashi, first weaving through the city streets before plunging straight into the Okawa River and instantly transforming into a water bus. The moment it enters the water is thrilling! The whole tour takes about 75 minutes—45 minutes on land and 30 minutes on the water—letting you take in Osaka’s city scenery from both land and water.

I originally thought it would just be a sightseeing bus ride, but the moment I looked forward to most turned out to be when it plunged straight into the river! Watching the bus go from land right onto the water really makes you want to gasp along with everyone else.

Along the way, you pass famous sights like Osaka Castle and Osaka City Hall. Seeing Osaka's streets and riverfront from a different perspective feels very refreshing. Especially once you reach the Okawa River, the scenery on both sides and the bridges slowly glide past, really giving you a sense of Osaka as a "city of water."

If it's your first time in Osaka, I highly recommend this experience. You don't have to walk constantly, and you get to discover Osaka from both land and water. It's fun and a little thrilling, and definitely a tour you'll remember.

This duck tour lets you see Osaka from both the water and the land—super fun! Great for bringing kids, they'll love it. Just a heads up, it can get a bit chilly in winter.