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“OSAKA River Fantasy” starts on March 20th (Thursday/Holiday)! On the first day of the event, a gorgeous ope ning ceremony will be held at Hachikenya Beach.

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“OSAKA River Fantasy” starts on March 20th (Thursday/Holiday)! On the first day of the event, a gorgeous opening ceremony will be held at Hachikenyahama ​ OSAKA River Fantasy Office Press release: March 13, 2025 “OSAKA River Fantasy” starts on March 20th (Thursday/Holiday)! On the first day of the event, a gorgeous opening ceremony will be held at Hachikenya Beach. Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City are holding “OSAKA River Fantasy,” a water show and projection mapping event at three locations along the boat route connecting the Expo venue and Osaka City, in order to communicate the charms of Osaka, the aquatic capital. From March 20th (Thursday/Holiday), the “Water and Light Water Show” in the Hachikenyahama area and the “Waterside Projection Mapping” in the Higashiyokohorikawa area will begin. On the same day, an opening ceremony will be held at Hachikenyahama to celebrate the first day of the event, so please keep an eye out for it. Special cruise products will also be sold by private boat operators, and we have plans to enjoy the content up close. Enjoy the beautiful night view and light effects of Suito from the boat.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/156354/3/156354-3-e82d4da2174a8b5da14edb44947dc94f-2382×2580.jpg |Content implementation overview [Start date and time] March 20, 2020 (Thursday/Holiday) 19:30 *Nakanoshima GATE area is scheduled to start in early April 2020. [Production time of each area] 1. “Water and light water show” (Hachikenyahama area/Okawa right bank seawall)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/156354/3/156354-3-24b380e3b0c8fc3f59c966f4d2811755-3900×2600.jpg March 20, 2020 (Thursday/Holiday) – April 11, 2020 (Friday) Time: 18:30-22:00 April 12, 2020 (Saturday) – Around February 2020 Time: 12:00-22:00 *Performance time: Starts at 30 minutes every hour (approximately 5 minutes each time) *On March 20th (Thursday/Holiday), the opening ceremony will start at 7:30 pm. 2. “Waterside projection mapping” (Higashiyokobori River between Koma Bridge and Honmachi Bridge)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/156354/3/156354-3-8f2bca1bb04fc9b1be780f53957d35e9-3900×2600.jpg March 20, 2020 (Thursday/Holiday) – March 31, 2020 (Monday) Time: 18:30-22:00 (constant performance) April 1, 2020 (Tuesday) – Around February 2020 Time: Sunset to 22:00 (constant performance) *The performance start time will change according to the sunset time *Details such as performance time and content will be announced on the OSAKA River Fantasy event website.
|Opening Ceremony Overview (1) Date and time March 20, 2020
(Thursday/Holiday) 18:30-19:25 *Rain or shine (cancelled in case of stormy weather) (2) Venue River Station Hachikenya west side (1 Kitahama Higashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka) (3) Scheduled performers ・Osaka Governor Yoshimura ・Osaka Mayor Yokoyama ・Mozuyan ・Myak Myak ・(MC) A Masso (4) Contents ・”OSAKA River Fantasy” opening ceremony ・Watching content on a cruise ship *This ceremony cruise is for people involved in the opening ceremony and members of the press. For the general public, please use the cruise information listed in the “Information for Appreciation Cruises” below.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/156354/3/156354-3-70ed952268d768c41817f78bf13cbfec-1600×1201.jpg |Information on viewing cruises Although you can enjoy it from land, you can see the more dynamic and fantastical performance up close from the boat. *Flight details are subject to change without notice. Please contact each operating company for details. Night cruise information 1. Approximately 50 minutes course (Hachikenyahama area – Higashi Yokoborikawa area – Dotonbori direction) “Water and light water show” “Waterside projection mapping” Operation start date: March 20, 2025 (Thursday/Holiday) ~ Daily operation Flight hours: 2 flights a day (19:20 departure / 20:30 departure) Boarding fee: 5,000 yen (tax included) for adults / 3,000 yen (tax included) for children Departure and arrival locations: Depart from Minato-machi pier → Arrive at Hachikenyahama pier, Depart from Hachikenyahama pier → Arrive at Minato-machi pier Operator: Indy Cruises Co., Ltd. 2. Approximately 20 minutes course (around Hachikenyahama area) “Water and light water show” Flight start date: Friday, April 11, 2025 – Flights every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Flight hours: 6 flights a day (18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00) Boarding fee: 2,000 yen (tax included) for adults / 1,000 yen (tax included) for children Departure/Arrival Location: Hachikenyahama Pier Operator: Top River Cruise Co., Ltd. 3. Approximately 20 minutes course (tour around Higashiyokohorikawa area) “Waterside projection mapping” Flight start date: March 20, 2025 (Thursday/Holiday) ~ Operates every Wednesday to Sunday Flight hours: 6 flights a day (19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00 / 21:30) Boarding fee: 3,500 yen (tax included) for adults / 2,500 yen (tax included) for children Departure and arrival location: Honmachibashi pier Operator: GLORIA Co., Ltd. For information on the viewing cruise, please check the “OSAKA River Fantasy” official website. Cruise ship/operation introduction ​ |About coverage Details regarding interviews are provided in the additional information section for media personnel. If you would like to be interviewed, please see here.
|Business overview Business name OSAKA River Fantasy Place of implementation 1. Hachikenyahama area (Okawa right bank seawall) 2.Higashiyokohorikawa area (from Komabashi to Honmachibashi) 3. Nakanoshima GATE area (Aji River right bank protection) Event period From March 20, 2020 (Thursday/Holiday) to around February 2020 (planned) (Note) The above “Nakanoshima GATE area” will be open from early April 2020 to around February 2020 (planned) (Note) The event may be canceled due to inclement weather, etc. |What is OSAKA River Fantasy Japan’s largest “NEW RIVER SPOT” is born in Osaka, the city of water. “OSAKA River Fantasy” Osaka is known as the “City of Water” and has developed thanks to water transportation. In 2025, this city will celebrate the hosting of the Osaka-Kansai Expo. Nakanoshima Water Corridor (center of the city), a symbol of water and light At three locations along the “East-West Axis of Water and Light” that connects the Expo venue (Bay Area) Water shows and projection mapping that can be enjoyed from the boat “OSAKA River Fantasy”, which takes advantage of water and light, will be born in Osaka, the aquatic capital. The Nakanoshima area, a rare geographical feature in the world, “Water Corridor”, where the nature and architecture of Osaka, the aquatic capital, perfectly match. The Higashiyokohorikawa area is
characterized by a space surrounded by elevated structures and riverside buildings that have supported Osaka’s history. By combining the historical and cultural area that the Aquatic Capital of Osaka is proud of with Japan’s largest scale production and majestic
environment We create a tasteful performance that cannot be
experienced anywhere else. At OSAKA River Fantasy, you can enjoy a fantastic space of water and light. Enjoy experiencing the beauty of Osaka through the shutters of each visitor. Event official website ​ “OSAKA River Fantasy” is also available on the official Instagram! Through SNS, we will deliver special information that can only be seen here, such as the charms and highlights of “OSAKA River Fantasy” and the behind-the-scenes of each content. Please use this as a reference for your outings and travel plans, as well as tips for taking photos and videos when you visit. Please enjoy posting on your SNS! Follow the official account and check out SNS! IG ID:osaka_river_fantasy Official Instagram ​ OSAKA River Fantasy Management Office [Inquiries regarding coverage] Please contact us using the coverage inquiry form on the official website or the email address below. E-mail for interviews:
press@osaka-river-fantasy.jp [Questions and other inquiries] Please fill out the necessary information in the inquiry form on the event official website and contact us. *The person in charge will reply after confirming the contents. Please note that it may take some time for us to respond.

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