Hachikenyahama Pier

With rivers and canals winding through the city's scenic downtown areas, boat rides are a wonderful way to enjoy Osaka’s balmy summer evenings. It’s no surprise, then, that boating has become a favourite seasonal pastime here.  Running on most Fridays and Saturdays (except August 15–16) until September 13, the Sunflower Summer Beer Cruise aboard the Himawari offers a picturesque journey through some of Osaka’s main waterways. You’ll even pass by the Osaka River Fantasy, billed as the world’s largest water and light show.  The 90-minute cruise departs at 6.20pm, giving you uninterrupted views of the city skyline as it transitions from sunset into night. On board, enjoy live music, an all-you-can-drink menu (including alcoholic beverages for those of legal age), and an appetiser platter prepared by Le Clos de Mariage, a popular French restaurant in Tenmabashi.  Tickets, which include the aforementioned drinks and hors d’oeuvres, are priced at ¥8,000 for adults, ¥7,250 for junior and senior high school students, and ¥5,250 for elementary school students. Reservations must be made online at least three days in advance.