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Join a kayak tour to see the beauty of Shakotan!
Depart with an experienced guide to see the beauty of Hokkaido
Shakotan is a storehouse of sea slugs.
This kayak tour will leave you stunned by Shakotan's beauty
Looking from the bottom of the kayak...
There are various sea slugs and occasionally fish from Okinawa...
The water is clear, so it's easy to see fish!
There are many interesting fish
A kayak tour for friends and family
A kayak tour for friends and family
Enter mysterious caves on this kayak tour
Practice how to paddle before heading out
Enjoy the ocean on this outdoor tour!
Enter mysterious caves on this adventure tour
The water quality is great, so you can see a lot of fish!
The beauty of Shakotan
See the incredible ocean near Otaru
Blue Cave Clear Kayak- enjoy Shakotan’s blue sea near Otaru!
- Location
Shakotan
- Available Period
July~ September
- Duration
~2 hours
- Fee
Tour Highlights
- The only place to take a blue cave kayak tour in Hokkaido’s Shakotan Heritage Site!
- The bottom of the kayak is transparent! Enjoy the Shakotan Blue to its fullest
- Photos of your experience included
- Hot showers, shampoo, and body soap provided
The first clear kayak in Hokkaido has finally arrived in Shakotan!! Let’s go an adventure to the Blue Cave.
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!
- Guests who are pregnant cannot participate
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)
- Sunglasses and hat
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- Sandals with backs (free rentals available)
Overview
- Available Period
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July~ September
- Duration
~2 hours
1) 9:00-11:00
2) 12:00-14:00
3) 15:00-17:00 (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 4-12): 5,450yen
Solo participant: 10,900yen
Dogs (under 10kg): 2,200yen
- 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(9)
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I put in the blue cave!
Our family of four, two elementary school children and two adults, went on a clear kayak tour of the Blue Cave! We were so impressed by how beautiful the ocean looked! It was like an adventure inside the cave, and it was a valuable experience. Our instructor, Kai, was cheerful and fun, and everything was great. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated) -
It was very good
I participated with my partner, and it was great! The weather was good, and the waves and wind were calm, so the conditions were quite good. We had a great time, not only seeing the Shakotan blue sea, but also being guided to see sea gull chicks, underwater fish, swallows living on the shore, and other creatures. As it was sea urchin fishing season, we were also told about some hidden gems! (This review has been machine translated)
- Location
Shakotan
- Available Period
July~ September
- Duration
~2 hours
- Fee
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Enjoy it with your dog too
I participated with my husband and my dog. We were lucky to be able to participate in the clear kayak tour on a day when the sea conditions were the best, and we were able to go all the way to the deepest part of the Blue Cave. We had a great time seeing the beautiful Shakotan blue sea with the clear kayak, and we could see a lot of starfish and delicious looking sea urchins. The guide took us to various points and gave us a clear and easy-to-understand guide, which was very good. My dog was not afraid, and my husband and I made some great memories. We were able to use the Hokkaido resident discount and even received a Hokkaido support coupon, so it was a happy day. Thank you to all the staff for your help. (This review has been machine translated) -
I put in the blue cave!
Our family of four, two elementary school children and two adults, went on a clear kayak tour of the Blue Cave! We were so impressed by how beautiful the ocean looked! It was like an adventure inside the cave, and it was a valuable experience. Our instructor, Kai, was cheerful and fun, and everything was great. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated) -
It was very good
I participated with my partner, and it was great! The weather was good, and the waves and wind were calm, so the conditions were quite good. We had a great time, not only seeing the Shakotan blue sea, but also being guided to see sea gull chicks, underwater fish, swallows living on the shore, and other creatures. As it was sea urchin fishing season, we were also told about some hidden gems! (This review has been machine translated) -
It was great!
I applied for the Doumin Discount and went sea kayaking with my girlfriend. The weather was nice, the waves were calm, and the guide was kind and careful with his instructions, so we had a relaxing and enjoyable time. (This review has been machine translated) -
Blue Sea
I participated in a kayaking experience in Shakotan with a friend. The bottom of the kayak was transparent, so it was fun to be able to see into the sea. I also had the rare experience of entering a cave. You are taught how to operate the kayak at the beginning. Even if you had trouble operating the kayak during the tour, the guide will teach you, so you will be able to operate it immediately. It was so much fun that the two hours passed by in a flash. (This review has been machine translated) -
I had some very good memories.
Children and friends The guide was very kind and supportive, and even my 5- and 6-year-old children had a great time. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated) -
Very good
Due to the waves, the clear kayak tour was not possible, so we changed to snorkeling. In conclusion, this was better. (This review has been machine translated) -
Happy summer memories!
My sister and I participated. Apparently, it's not uncommon that you can't enter the cave when the waves are high... Luckily the waves weren't too high and we were able to enter the cave. The scenery was absolutely beautiful and we were really moved. You could tell the guide was enjoying himself too (*^^*) I forgot to ask his name... I'd definitely like to ask him again! Thank you for a wonderful time. (This review has been machine translated) -
Great experience!
I participated with my family. The weather was great and it was very beautiful. Our guide was very fun to guide, so we had fun from start to finish. It was my first time kayaking, and it was really fun. You can see straight down in a clear kayak, so there's no need to worry about falling off by straining to look down from either side. I would definitely like to participate again. The guide took photos for us, and the views were amazing no matter where you looked, so next time I'd like to bring my own camera. I'll probably take about 100 pictures. (This review has been machine translated)
Enjoy it with your dog too