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Let's head into the Blue Cave!
The inside of the cave is a beautiful blue and mysterious.
Relax in a private space just for your family and friends. You'll find yourself smiling.
Enjoy the view from inside the cave.
You can also take a break on the outdoor deck! It feels great!
There is also a dining area where you can enjoy a view of the ocean. Please feel free to take out whatever you like.
Cruise from Otaru Shioya- enjoy a trip on an ocean boat!
- 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
- The closest landing point to the famous Blue Cave
- A comfortable cruise on a boat that is renowned worldwide for its unsinkable structure
- You’re sure to enjoy the spectacular views under the cliffs and between the rocks, which large ships can’t get close to.
This is a cruise tour around the Blue Cave, a hidden sea area in Shioya, Otaru, Hokkaido.
Go to a marine resort spot surrounded by ocean blue and sheer cliffs!!
The fun of weaving between rocks and venturing under cliffs is something you can only experience by boat!
You can enjoy a comfortable cruise with a stable ride.
We have cruising boats with capacities of 6 and 12 people available.
Why not go on a relaxing cruise with your friends or family?
- All ages can participate
- Children must be accompanied by a guardian
- Please notify us in advance if you are pregnant
- Customers who have been drinking alcohol cannot participate
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
- Towel
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Drinks
- Motion sickness medication if necessary
Reviews（9）
Overview
- Available Period
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Late April~ Late September
- Duration
~60 minutes
- Itinerary
- 09:30～10:30
- 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
- Adults (ages 13 and older): 6,000yen
- Children (ages 3-12): 3,600yen
- Infants (ages 0-2): 0yen
- What's Included
- Life jacket or other rentals
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
- English Level
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1= can't speak English at all / 5= native speaker
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(9)
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First Blue Cave
We participated as a couple. I think it was a 60-minute course, but it ended quickly. What? I felt that way. The boat was big enough for about 12 people, and it started to pick up speed so I had to hold on to the chair at the front. I think you'll fly away if you don't hold on to your hat. There was hardly any MC. I wish there was a bit more explanation to make it more enjoyable. We gave each person their own smartphone to take pictures, and they took quite a lot of pictures. (This review has been machine translated) -
A very satisfying cruise
The Grand Bleu is a masterpiece! The boatman's professional boatmanship is also excellent, and we can get very close to the reef. (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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Sea urchin on the seabed
I participated because I wanted to show my girlfriend the blue ocean. I had previously taken a tour from Otaru Port, but it was far from the port and the cave tour took a little time. The tour from Shioya was a cruise along the coast while looking at the blue, clear ocean on the way to the cave, and I was particularly impressed by the sea urchins on the seabed. I would like to come again next year. (This review has been machine translated) -
First Blue Cave
We participated as a couple. I think it was a 60-minute course, but it ended quickly. What? I felt that way. The boat was big enough for about 12 people, and it started to pick up speed so I had to hold on to the chair at the front. I think you'll fly away if you don't hold on to your hat. There was hardly any MC. I wish there was a bit more explanation to make it more enjoyable. We gave each person their own smartphone to take pictures, and they took quite a lot of pictures. (This review has been machine translated) -
A very satisfying cruise
The Grand Bleu is a masterpiece! The boatman's professional boatmanship is also excellent, and we can get very close to the reef. (This review has been machine translated) -
it was fun
I went on a "Blue Cave Exploration Cruise" with a friend at SALT VALLEY 408. The inside of the cave was small but a beautiful blue color. We had the boat to ourselves and the guide was very kind. When the boat picked up speed it felt so good! It was more fun than a roller coaster. The water was also very clear, and you could see all the way to the bottom in shallow waters. (This review has been machine translated) -
Great value with Douminwari and a comfortable ride
We participated as a group of two adults and two children. The view from a place you can't normally see was amazing. It was fun to see the fish and sea urchins in the sea. The guide also took photos for us, so we were very satisfied. (This review has been machine translated) -
First time in the Blue Cave
The weather was great. The boat was for 12 people, 3 groups of 10 people on board. We got to the Blue Cave in just 5 minutes. There were cormorants and it was a spectacular view. They even took photos for us. But unfortunately there was no explanation or tourist information, so we just rode on the boat. It was a shame there was no pamphlet on where we went and how we got there. (This review has been machine translated) -
So touching!
It was the first time for my family to participate. We were really impressed by the foreign-like scenery, the blue ocean, and the birds we'd never seen before. It's definitely worth experiencing at least once! I'd like to go to the moon on a rafting boat or sea kayak. (This review has been machine translated) -
Blue Cave
We went as a family of four. The staff were very helpful and lent us warm clothing such as hand warmers and fleeces because it was cold. We had a great time even under cloudy skies. (This review has been machine translated) -
It was great!
We had booked the 3pm flight, but although it was a clear day from the morning, rain was forecast, so they called us to tell us that the 1pm flight might be safer. We didn't want to let the rain ruin our cruise, so we changed our plans, and we got on board! The ocean was so beautiful, we were really moved! It was the most memorable beauty of our trip to Hokkaido, and we're so glad we went!!! It was sunny throughout the cruise, and it felt great, but then it started to rain a little after 3pm, so we were really grateful for the call to change our plans, and it's a place we'd like to visit again when we come to Hokkaido. Thank you very much. (This review has been machine translated)
Sea urchin on the seabed