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Snorkeling in a magical blue cave
The exit to the Blue Cave on your way back will shine a fantastical blue.
See the incredible ocean near Otaru
Go on a snorkeling tour with your friends and family
You might even encounter the rare green sea slug...
You can encounter a variety of creatures.
On your way back from the Blue Cave, when you look out the door you will be surrounded by vibrant colors.
Ideal for girls' trips
For group trips!
The water quality is great, so you can see a lot of fish!
Your guide will take great pictures!
A fun snorkeling trip in Shakotan
Be sure to take pictures!
The beauty of Shakotan
Snorkeling at the Blue Cave in Shakotan! All levels welcome!
- Location
Shakotan
- Available Period
July~ September
- Duration
~2.5 hours
- Fee
Tour Highlights
- The only place to experience snorkeling in the Hokkaido heritage site of Shakotan and the Blue Cave!
- Lockers, hairdryers, bath towels, and changing rooms are all available at the shop!
- Guidance by experienced instructors
Start your trip to Hokkaido with a trip to Shakotan! Even if you can’t swim, on this snorkeling experience you will wear a life jacket, making it easy and safe to participate! There are many repeat visitors on this experience, so come join the fun!
This tour is easy to join even in the middle of the day, as when you finish we have a changing room, bath towels, hair dryers, cotton swabs, tissues, bamboo combs, and various amenities so you can continue on your day. We also have a dehydrator so you can dehydrate your swimsuit and rash guard after the tour! Plastic bags are also provided.
Photos taken during the experience will be given to you free of charge too!
- Min. participants: 2
- 2-8 participants. Please consult us if you have more people.
- Guests who are pregnant cannot participate
- Children must be 150cm or taller
Meeting Location
Ocean Days Shakotan
Meeting Address
〒046-0201 Hokkaido, Shakotan District, Shakotan, Oaza Chazunai, Mikuni-cho 195−1
Access to Meeting Location
[Access by car]
- ~120 minutes from Sapporo
- ~90 minutes from Niseko
- ~150 minutes from New Chitose Airport
[If traveling by public transport from Sapporo]
- The nearest bus stop is Hokkaido Chuo Bus, Mikuni Terminal
- Sapporo to Mikuni (round trip) is ~3,440 yen
- Sapporo Station Terminal Departure 9:35 → Mikuni Arrival 11:55
- Mikuni Departure 14:55 → Sapporo Station Terminal Arrival 17:18
- There are local buses available if you are coming from Otaru or Yoichi.
- Please search for Hokkaido Chuo Bus
What to Bring & Wear
- Swimsuit and rashguards, or other clothing that you don’t mind getting wet
- Sunscreen (environmentally friendly type is preferred)
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- Sandals
Overview
- Available Period
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July~ September
- Duration
~90-150 minutes
1) 09:00-11:30
2) 12:00-14:30
3) 15:00-17:30 (until September 15th)- Time varies depending on the weather and ocean conditions and number of participants
- Please arrive 10 minutes before your start time
- Fee
Adults: 8,150yen
Children (ages 6-12): 8,150yen
- What's Included
- Guide
- Equipment rentals
- Photos taken during the tour
- Insurance fee
- Consumption tax
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- The tour will proceed in case of rain.
- If the tour cannot proceed due to heavy rain, lightning, wind, sea conditions, or blizzard, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
- The tour course may be changed suddenly without prior notice due to the weather.
- Children must be accompanied by a guardian
- If you get car or boat sickness, please bring motion sickness medicine.
- You can use our lockers to store valuables and small items. We are not responsible for any loss or theft, so we ask for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
- You are free to bring cameras or phones, but we cannot guarantee against damage or loss.
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled on the day of the event or in case of a no-show
- A cancellation fee of 75% is charged if cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 2 days or less before the event
Reviews(6)
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It's the best
The guide was very kind and I was able to snorkel even though I can't swim. It was fun. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated) -
It was awesome!
My friend and I went to enjoy the long-awaited Shakotan Blue! We were worried about what would happen before the typhoon, but we enjoyed the Blue Cave in the best location!! Our guide, Chucky, was cute and funny, and we had a great snorkeling experience. It was interesting to see lots of sea creatures. I want to come again next time! (This review has been machine translated)
- Location
Shakotan
- Available Period
July~ September
- Duration
~2.5 hours
- Fee
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It was a lot of fun.
We participated with our family. The guide was friendly and gave easy-to-understand instructions even for snorkeling beginners. We were surprised at how clear the water was and how beautiful the Blue Cave was. It got a little cold and windy so we had to stop midway through, but it was a great memory. We couldn't take photos from underwater by ourselves, so we were happy to receive the photos via AirDrop!! (This review has been machine translated) -
It's the best
The guide was very kind and I was able to snorkel even though I can't swim. It was fun. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated) -
It was awesome!
My friend and I went to enjoy the long-awaited Shakotan Blue! We were worried about what would happen before the typhoon, but we enjoyed the Blue Cave in the best location!! Our guide, Chucky, was cute and funny, and we had a great snorkeling experience. It was interesting to see lots of sea creatures. I want to come again next time! (This review has been machine translated) -
The blue sea is amazing!
The mysterious cave glowed even more blue when we splashed on the surface of the sea, which was amazing. Thanks to the life jackets, even if you're not confident in your swimming, you could enjoy slowly observing the sea creatures and floating while looking at the blue sky. You have to swim to the cave, but on the way back you have to climb up the rocks and climb over the tetrapods to reach the shore, which may be tough if you're not physically fit. The staff were also friendly and took 4-5 photos for each group for free, which was a great keepsake! (This review has been machine translated) -
Blue Cave Snorkeling
I participated with my family. The guide's explanation was hard to hear, he was bad at explaining, and it seemed like he was in a hurry, so my child didn't enjoy it. When taking pictures, I wish he would tell me how many meters I should swim before looking up. I told him three times that he was looking up too early, and he said that children don't care about pictures! As long as they have fun... I felt bad. I wish he would explain a little more clearly, how long we would have to swim to arrive, and there was no explanation of how to return, so I wondered if we would swim the way we came... I was scared, so I walked back on the way back. The guide walked up the difficult path and walked quickly even though there were children there, leaving them behind. There was a lot of waiting time. Wouldn't it be better to have a beat band or something? The elementary school child who was with us also quit. (This review was machine translated) -
Blue cave snorkeling!
I participated with a friend, and it was my first time snorkeling, but the instructor was kind and fun to teach us, so we were able to enjoy it without getting bored! And when we actually snorkeled, we went into the sea and were able to see not only the blue cave but also many other creatures, so it was a wonderful experience! (This review has been machine translated)
It was a lot of fun.