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Otaru's power spot, the Blue Cave
Dive into the sea on a hot day!
Sail out of Shioya and head out to the open sea while enjoying the scenery!
Why not enjoy a leisurely swim in the sea while taking in the magnificent scenery?
Blue Cave Rafting Exploration Tour in Otaru- make it a private tour!
- Location
Otaru
- Available Period
Late April~ Late September
- Duration
~1 hour
- Fee
This program is currently unavailable as it is outside the offered period.
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy getting wet on a rafting boat!
- Or, enjoy the scenery on a cruising boat
- You can split up within your group and ride the boat you prefer!
Join this roundtrip tour to the Blue Cave! Enjoy the seas and cruise and the beautiful mystery of the cave itself. Let’s go on a deep cave exploration that can only be done by departing from Shioya Beach in Otaru!!
Sail out from Shioya and head out into the open sea while enjoying the scenery!
You will surely be amazed by the many strange rocks and walls that cannot be seen from land, the towering cliffs, and the blue sea.
Then the boat goes into the unexplored Otaru Blue Cave, there is a mysterious blue glow created by the tricks of light. Enjoy a fun and exciting Blue Cave exploration with friends and family!
Depending on the temperature of the seawater and the wave conditions, you can swim in July and August. The feeling of being so close that you can touch the water if you reach out your hand is amazing!
Enjoy two options for riding:
Cruising Boat (maximum of 6 people)
- Ride on the main boat that pulls the raft behind it!
Rafting Boat (maximum of 5 people)
- For small groups of customers who want to have a relaxing time with just their family or friends, we recommend the exclusive boat charter plan! This is the boat that it is towed behind the main boat
- Elementary school students and older can ride on the rafting boat
- Children must be accompanied by a guardian
- Children younger than 2 years old can ride on the cruising boat with a guardian
- Please notify us in advance if you are pregnant
- Customers who have been drinking alcohol cannot participate
- Please notify us in advance if any guests weigh over 90kg
Meeting Location
Y.K. Funesho
Meeting Address
1 Chome-27-23 Shioya, Otaru, Hokkaido 048-2672
Meeting Location Details
- Turn right just before entering the tunnel (Shioya Overpass) from Sapporo
- Parking available
Access to Meeting Location
[Access by car]
- From Sapporo, take Route 5 towards Otaru, pass Otaru Station and head towards Yoichi.
- Turn right just before entering the tunnel (Shioya covered road).
- If using the expressway, exit Otaru Shioya IC and go ~5 minutes.
- Parking available
- Set your car navigation system to “0134-26-0104” (Sensho) as the meeting point.
- If you come by taxi, it takes ~20 minutes from JR Otaru Station (~2,500 yen).
[Access by public transportation]
- Take the Hokkaido Chuo Bus (Yoichi Line/Shakotan Line) from the Otaru Station Bus Terminal.
- Take bus 18 (Yoichi Line), 20 (Shakotan Line) or 21 (Shakotan Line) from bus stop 5 and get off at “Shioya Bunko Uta.” (The ride from Otaru Station to Shioya Bunko Uta takes about 15 minutes.) After getting off the bus, go a little in the direction of the bus and you will see a tunnel. Take the road to the right just before it.
What to Bring & Wear
- A change of clothes
- Towel
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Drinks
- Motion sickness medication if necessary
Reviews（10）
Overview
- Available Period
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Late April~ Late September
- Duration
~1 hour
- 9:30-10:30
- 11:00-12:00
- 12:30-13:30
- 14:00-15:00
- 15:30-16:30
- 16:30-17:30
- Please arrive 30 minutes before the departure time
- Fee
Rafting boat tour- per participant: 7,200yen
Cruising boat tour:
- Adults (ages 13 and older): 6,000yen
- Children (ages 6-12): 3,600yen
- Toddlers (ages 3-5): 3,600yen
- Infants (ages 0-2): 0yen
- What's Included
- Life jacket or other rentals
- Not Included
- Drinks
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
- English Level
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1= can't speak English at all / 5= native speaker
Notes
- Depending on weather and ocean conditions, raft boat reservations may be switched to the cruiser
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled on the day of the event or in case of a no-show
Reviews(10)
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It was so much fun!
I participated with my son, who is a junior high school student. At first, we booked a boat seat, but they called to say that the waves were high on the day and the boat couldn't go out, so we decided to save the boat for another time and changed to the ship seat. There were a lot of staff members, and from the moment we arrived, it was very smooth, there was no crowding, and we were all prepared! They even checked the bus times for us! They were very kind and gentle with children, so I'm really glad we decided to go here. They even rented us raincoats. They also looked after our luggage! The boat wasn't a boat at all, but we had fun and got wet, and we got to see the boat being operated, and my child was so excited that he laughed out loud, and he could see fish and sea urchins in the sea! He was so happy! I really regretted not going in the summer! The waves were high, but we didn't get seasick, and we had a wonderful experience and scenery! (This review has been machine translated) -
I felt soothed!
We participated with nine friends! We had the boat to ourselves, so we were able to participate without any worries. We went by car, so it was safe to depart from Shioya, where there were fewer people. We chose this place because it was a short distance to the cave and we were less likely to get seasick! We enjoyed the spectacular views and the Blue Cave for an hour without getting seasick! Thank you very much! (This review has been machine translated)
- Location
Otaru
- Available Period
Late April~ Late September
- Duration
~1 hour
- Fee
This program is currently unavailable as it is outside the offered period.
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Blue Cave Rafting Exploration Tour
We participated as a parent and child. On the day, the waves were high so we changed to a cruising boat instead of a rafting boat, but we had a lot of fun feeling the wind and the spray of the sea!! And the beauty of the Blue Cave was amazing! (This review has been machine translated) -
It was so much fun!
I participated with my son, who is a junior high school student. At first, we booked a boat seat, but they called to say that the waves were high on the day and the boat couldn't go out, so we decided to save the boat for another time and changed to the ship seat. There were a lot of staff members, and from the moment we arrived, it was very smooth, there was no crowding, and we were all prepared! They even checked the bus times for us! They were very kind and gentle with children, so I'm really glad we decided to go here. They even rented us raincoats. They also looked after our luggage! The boat wasn't a boat at all, but we had fun and got wet, and we got to see the boat being operated, and my child was so excited that he laughed out loud, and he could see fish and sea urchins in the sea! He was so happy! I really regretted not going in the summer! The waves were high, but we didn't get seasick, and we had a wonderful experience and scenery! (This review has been machine translated) -
I felt soothed!
We participated with nine friends! We had the boat to ourselves, so we were able to participate without any worries. We went by car, so it was safe to depart from Shioya, where there were fewer people. We chose this place because it was a short distance to the cave and we were less likely to get seasick! We enjoyed the spectacular views and the Blue Cave for an hour without getting seasick! Thank you very much! (This review has been machine translated) -
It was a wonderful experience!
I experienced this with my parents. It was my second time in Otaru, but I didn't expect such beautiful nature. It was a good experience that both my parents and I were satisfied with. Due to the typhoon, we were asked to board an hour earlier than we had booked, so we rescheduled, but it was a very safe experience. We rode a tow boat during the typhoon, but it was comfortable and nice. I recommend it (^.^) (This review has been machine translated) -
Blue Cave
Participated as a group of two (my friend and I). The tour started at 5pm, so I was worried that the water wouldn't look blue enough... or that it would turn red from the sunset. But... I could feel the blueness and enjoyed the Blue Cave to the fullest.♡ It said to wear clothes that you don't mind getting wet, so I brought those with me, but I was able to rent sandals, raincoats, and everything else on the way there. I didn't need to worry so much. It's dark to take photos inside the cave, so if you have a light... your face will be clearly visible. I definitely recommend bringing a light! (This review has been machine translated) -
Blue Cave
Participated as a group of two (my friend and I). The tour started at 5pm, so I was worried that the water wouldn't look blue enough... or that it would turn red from the sunset. But... I could feel the blueness and enjoyed the Blue Cave to the fullest.♡ It said to wear clothes that you don't mind getting wet, so I brought those with me, but I was able to rent sandals, raincoats, and everything else on the way there. I didn't need to worry so much. It's dark to take photos inside the cave, so if you have a light... your face will be clearly visible. I definitely recommend bringing a light! (This review has been machine translated) -
It was beautiful
I participated with my 6-year-old and 3-year-old sons. It was during the Obon holiday, and they had fun going into the sea, but it was cold. I was surprised at how blue the Blue Cave was. The scenery up to the cave was beautiful, and we enjoyed it. The staff members' families were also very nice. (This review has been machine translated) -
It was a private event ♪
We found this on this website in late July! On the day, we were the only family of four who applied, so we had the boat all to ourselves! Normally, we would have been pulled in a rubber boat, but we had the boat all to ourselves♪ It was a small boat, but we enjoyed cruising and felt like we were part of the Ishihara Gang! The sea was beautiful, and the rocky mountains that spread out before us were a sight to behold! They took photos for us, and guided us, and our 5- and 9-year-old sons seemed very satisfied! (This review has been machine translated) -
I felt refreshed!
I went on a cruising boat with a friend. The weather was good and the sea breeze felt great at 40km/h! You don't have to row, you don't get wet if you don't go into the sea yourself, and the staff at the shop even took photos for you, so it was very comfortable! The sea was crystal clear and very beautiful♪ Other than the cave, it was beautiful too, so we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves for an hour (^^) (This review has been machine translated) -
The sea is beautiful
The Blue Cave was beautiful, of course, but the sea on the way there was also so beautiful! I was moved ♪ The boat pulled us so it was easy and we did a lot of kayaking on the way, it was great! Next time I'd like to go by sea kayak. Thank you very much! (This review has been machine translated)
Blue Cave Rafting Exploration Tour