小樽運河クルーズ

Otaru Canal Cruise is a popular activity for visitors to Otaru. ~Enjoy a 35 to 40-minute-long cruises on the Otaru Canal~

(Pay on arrival) Regular Day Cruise - Assemble 15 min. before departure

special100% OFF

Pay on arrival

Regular cruise

Day cruise

Important: Please present the forms of identification, handbooks and various other documentation listed below to the staff at the counter inside our ticket center. Discounts for people with disabilities Please present one of the various handbooks issued to disabled people by the Japanese government in either paper or digital form. This discount applies to the holder of the handbook and one person accompanying them. Example: If your group consists of 2 adults and 1 child (with handbook), please select: < Regular Fare: 1 Adult / Welfare Discount: 1 Adult / Welfare Discount: 1 Child > JTB Coupons Please present the QR code issued by your travel agency. HIS Coupons Please print out the boarding voucher and bring it to the counter. Discount for students on school trips This discount is available to junior high school and high school students. Please present your student ID. This discount applies to all members of your group. Discount for Otaru residents Please present some form of identification that shows your address. This discount applies to all members of your group. Complimentary Tickets Please read the explanation on your complimentary ticket.

  • Adults (ages 12+)

    JPY 1,800

  • Primary School Children (ages 6-12)

    JPY 500

  • Preschool Children (ages 6 & under)

    JPY 0

  • Preschool Children (if there are more preschool children than adults) (ages 6 & under)

    JPY 500

  • Discount for Disabled People: Adults (ages 12+)

    JPY 1,440

  • Discount for Disabled People: Primary School Children (ages 6-12)

    JPY 400

  • JTB/HIS Coupons: Adults (ages 12+)

    JPY 1,800

  • JTB/HIS Coupons: Primary School Children (ages 6-12)

    JPY 500

  • Discount for Otaru Residents (ages 12+)

    JPY 1,500

  • Discount for Students on School Trips (junior high and high school only) (ages 12+)

    JPY 1,500

  • 招待券:大人 (ages 12+)

    JPY 0

  • Complimentary Tickets: Primary School Children (ages 6-12)

    JPY 0

  • Days of Week

    Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat

  • Duration

    40m

  • Discount! 100% OFF!

    Participation Date: May 5, 2026 ~ May 5, 2026

    Booked Date: Mar 6, 2026 ~ May 5, 2026

    Primary School Children (ages 6-12)

    100% OFF

    JPY 0

    JPY 500

    Discount for Disabled People: Primary School Children (ages 6-12)

    100% OFF

    JPY 0

    JPY 400

Outline

  • 9:30 - 9:45

    STEP 1: Be sure to arrive on time! Assemble 15 minutes before departure.

    After arriving, please come to the counter in our ticket center. If you think you will be late, please call us.

    9:45 - 9:50

    STEP 2: Preparations

    Our staff will pass out life jackets and explain how to use them.

    9:50 - 9:55

    STEP 3: Boarding

    To confirm the number of guests in your group, please present boarding tickets to our staff. Normally, you cannot choose where to sit. Please follow the captain's instructions when boarding.

    9:55 - 10:00

    STEP 4: Departure

    The boat will depart when preparations are complete.

    - 10:40

    STEP 5: Arrival

    Please check that you have all of your belongings. Please follow the captain's instructions when disembarking.

  • Checkin Times / Locations

    9:45

    Otaru Canal Cruise

    047-0007, 5-4 Minatomachi, Otaru, Hokkaido +10 minutes-walk from JR Otaru Station (follow the road in front of the station towards the port) +7 to 8 minutes-walk from the Asakusa Bridge +20 to 25 minutes-walk from the Marchen Intersection on the Sakaimachi Shopping Street +3 minutes-walk from our affiliated car park (Parking 1 & Parking 2 adjacent to the Otaru International Information Center)

  • Checkout Times / Locations

    Otaru Canal Cruise

    047-0007, 5-4 Minatomachi, Otaru, Hokkaido +10 minutes-walk from JR Otaru Station (follow the road in front of the station towards the port) +7 to 8 minutes-walk from the Asakusa Bridge +20 to 25 minutes-walk from the Marchen Intersection on the Sakaimachi Shopping Street +3 minutes-walk from our affiliated car park (Parking 1 & Parking 2 adjacent to the Otaru International Information Center)

Plan Information

  • What's Included
    • Life jackets
    • Raincoats (Apr. to Nov./Only if it rains)
  • Requirements
    • Passengers who have had too much to drink or who cannot comply with the captain's instructions will not be allowed to board.
    • Please bring babies and other children too small to wear life jackets onboard in a baby carrier/sling.
    • There are about 10 steps between the boarding area and jetty. Please understand that access by wheelchair is not possible.
  • Restrictions
    • For safety reasons, it is not possible to use umbrellas on our boats.
  • What to Bring
    • You are welcome to bring food and drinks onboard.
    • Apr. to Nov. - Our boats do not have roofs. Please come prepared to spend 40 minutes outside in hot conditions.
    • Dec. to Mar. - Our boats are fitted with tents and heated seats, but please be prepared for subzero conditions.
  • Additional Info
    • Assemble 15 min. before departure. Be sure to call us if you will be late.
    • Affiliated Parking (Parking 1 or Parking 2 adjacent to the Otaru International Information Center) - Please bring the card received when parking to the counter.
    • The road in front of our ticket center by the Chuo Bridge is narrow. Parking or stopping to offload passengers is not possible.
    • Cruises may be cancelled with little or no notice because of sudden bad weather.
    • Our operating status is posted regularly to our website.
    • It is possible to change the date, time and passenger numbers in your reservation or to cancel it through your My Page up until 1 hour before departure.
    • However, if you will cancel on the day of the cruise, please come to our ticket center or call us.
  • Minimum Participants
    • 1
  • Cancellation Policies

    • Until 23:59 the day before: 0%
    • After 23:59 the day before: 100%

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  • special

    Discount! 100% OFF!

    • Adults (ages 12+)

      JPY 1,800

    • Primary School Children (ages 6-12)

      JPY 500JPY 0

    • Preschool Children (ages 6 & under)

      JPY 0

    • Preschool Children (if there are more preschool children than adults) (ages 6 & under)

      JPY 500

    • Discount for Disabled People: Adults (ages 12+)

      JPY 1,440

    • Discount for Disabled People: Primary School Children (ages 6-12)

      JPY 400JPY 0

    • JTB/HIS Coupons: Adults (ages 12+)

      JPY 1,800

    • JTB/HIS Coupons: Primary School Children (ages 6-12)

      JPY 500

    • Discount for Otaru Residents (ages 12+)

      JPY 1,500

    • Discount for Students on School Trips (junior high and high school only) (ages 12+)

      JPY 1,500

    • 招待券:大人 (ages 12+)

      JPY 0

    • Complimentary Tickets: Primary School Children (ages 6-12)

      JPY 0