Nakanoshima Water Mini Fireworks
The "Nakanoshima Waterfront Mini Fireworks" event is being held in collaboration with the Water Metropolis Osaka Consortium and the Osaka City Cruise Promotion Council...
Date: September 2026, 10 (Friday)
Venue: Okawa River (between Tenmabashi and Tenjinbashi bridges) (Kitahama Higashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City)
![[Special Event in conjunction with Ikefes Osaka 2026] A guided cruise of Nakanoshima's famous architecture, viewed from the water!](https://www.suito-osaka.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TOP-1024x820.jpg)
[Special Event in conjunction with Ikefes Osaka 2026] A guided cruise of Nakanoshima's famous architecture, viewed from the water!
The "Living Architecture Museum Festival Osaka (IKEFES)," an annual architectural open house event that began in 2014, has become a regular occurrence.
Dates: October 10th (Sat) - October 23rd (Fri)
Venue: Yodoyabashi Port
Aqua Metropolis Osaka Bridge Terrace 2026 Autumn
In October 2026, the Nakanoshima Garden Bridge and Suisho Bridge over the Dojima River, and the Nishiki Bridge over the Tosabori River will be utilized in the "Water City..." project.
Period: Nakanoshima Garden Bridge: October 14th (Wed) - October 28th (Wed) *Excluding Sundays Suisho Bridge: October 15th (Thu) - October 18th (Sun) Nishiki Bridge: October 28th (Wed) - October 30th (Fri)
Venue: Nakanoshima Garden Bridge, Suisho Bridge, Nishiki Bridge
Toyokobori River ING 2026 Autumn (October 10.9th (Fri) - November 11.8th (Sun))
The Higashi-Yokobori River is undergoing waterfront development. The aim is to create a space where people can relax and utilize the area, along the Higashi-Yokobori River...
Period: March 9th (Fri) to March 8st (Sun)
Venue: Higashi-Yokobori River (around Koraibashi to Noninbashi)
We will be starting regular night cruises in Nakanoshima, called "OSAKA NIGHTSTREAM"!
Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City are working to revitalize water tourism in Nakanoshima, a symbol of Osaka, the "Water City," by developing nighttime content...
"OSAKA River Fantasy," a water show of water and light.
Currently, a "Water and Light Water Show" is being held at Hachikenya Beach! Along the seawall, there's a water show stretching approximately 100 meters...
Period: ~2027.2.28
Venue: Hachikenya-hama (seawall on the right bank of the Okawa River)
Take a short trip to Nakanoshima at the end of the day with the "Detour Sunset Cruise," operating for a limited time!
Osaka Water Bus Co., Ltd., which has been operating sightseeing boats in Osaka City since 1983, will be offering special services from September 4th (Fri) to October 31st (Sat)...
Period: Fridays and Saturdays from September 4th (Fri) to October 31st (Sat), 2026.
Venue: Departure point: Hachikenya-hama Pier (immediately accessible from Tenmabashi Station on the Keihan Railway and Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line)
From July 18th (Sat) to December 18th (Fri), we will be holding the "Water City Osaka Karuta Digital Stamp Rally"!
The Water City Osaka Consortium is creating an original karuta (Japanese playing card game) called "Water City Osaka Karuta," which allows players to learn about the charms of Osaka, the city of water...
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- 2026.09.10 Events NEW Aqua Metropolis Osaka Bridge Terrace 2026 Autumn
- 2026.09.10 Events NEW Toyokobori River ING 2026 Autumn (October 10.9th (Fri) - November 11.8th (Sun))
- 2026.09.08 Bidding and contract Questions and Answers Regarding the Call for Proposals for the FY2026 Osaka "Water Metropolis: Symbolic Space of Water and Light" Project and the Date of the Selection Committee Meeting
At the bustling facilities around the water corridor
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Information on bustling facilities
Osaka Waterfront Event Calendar
You can see events taking place at the lively facilities around the Water Corridor.
Clicking the orange ● (number of events) in the calendar will display a list of events being held at each facility.
Bustling Facilities Map
Clicking on each facility will allow you to view facility information and event information.
Cruising and activities to
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CRUISE
Cruise Information
SPOT
Tourist attraction information
We'll introduce you to spots along the "water corridor," a rare geographical feature in the world where a river winds through the heart of the city in a square shape, area by area !
HISTORY
History
Osaka developed as an economic and cultural center by utilizing water transportation, and in the Meiji era"City of Water"It was called
Currently, efforts are underway to revitalize the city's waterfront areas by utilizing their waterways and rivers, in order to bring back their former vitality.
From the 21st century onwards,"Water Corridor"Various projects are being carried out around this area, including river space development and illumination.
In order to enhance the appeal of Osaka, the water metropolis, we will reexamine the bond between water, the source of life, and rivers as a place for enriching people's lives and developing culture, and introduce the history of Osaka, the water metropolis.
GALLERY
Water City Osaka Gallery
The Aquapolis Osaka Consortium regularly exhibits and distributes high-quality photographs of Osaka's waterfront scenery free of charge.
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![On August 31st, there was a small water fireworks display on the Dojima River in front of the Grand Cube Osaka during the Nakanoshima Summer Festival. The night view of Nakanoshima and the magical lights shimmering on the water... it created a special atmosphere unlike any other. It looks like we might be able to see another mini fireworks display at Hachikenyahama around mid-October. [For the latest information, please check the link in our profile 🔗] #myosakariverside #watercityosaka #nakanoshima #osaka #fireworks](https://www.suito-osaka.jp/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
