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 in advance) Regular Day Cruise - Assemble 15 min. before departure

specialMAX 100% OFF

Advance payment

Regular cruise

Day cruise

+It is not possible to use this plan if you will make use of our discounts for disabled people, Otaru residents or students on school trips, will use of coupons and vouchers issued by travel agents or will use complimentary tickets. +When writing the number of people in your group, please include babies and small children. +You can change the time of your cruise or number of people in your group through your My Page. +You cannot change your plan (day cruise to night cruise etc.) through your My Page. Please make a new reservation and cancel the old one or come to the counter in our ticket center. +Group discounts are available to groups of 15 or more people aged 6 or older.

  • Adult (junior high school students and above) (ages 12+)

    JPY 1,800

  • Primary School Children (ages 6-12)

    JPY 500

  • Preschool Children <幼児/乳児> (ages 6 & under)

    JPY 500

  • 1 preschool child free with 1 paying adult. (Adult (junior high school students and above) x 1,Preschool Children <幼児/乳児> x 1)

    JPY 1,800

  • Days of Week

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

  • Duration

    40m

  • Group Discount! Up to JPY 140 OFF for 15 or more guests!

    Participation Date: Mar 1, 2026 ~ Mar 31, 2027

    Booked Date: Jan 1, 2026 ~ Mar 31, 2027

    Adult (junior high school students and above) (ages 12+)

    JPY 140 OFF

    JPY 1,660

    JPY 1,800

    Primary School Children (ages 6-12)

    JPY 50 OFF

    JPY 450

    JPY 500

  • 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

Outline

  • 9:30 - 9:45

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

    Please go directly to the boarding area and line up. If 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

    Please have your E-ticket ready for inspection (screenshots cannot be used). Our staff will check the number of people in your group. 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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This plan can be booked with maximum of 22 participants.

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  • special

    Group Discount! Up to JPY 140 OFF for 15 or more guests!

    • Adult (junior high school students and above) (ages 12+)

      JPY 1,800JPY 1,660

    • Primary School Children (ages 6-12)

      JPY 500JPY 450

    • Preschool Children <幼児/乳児> (ages 6 & under)

      JPY 500

    • 1 preschool child free with 1 paying adult. (Adult (junior high school students and above) x 1,Preschool Children <幼児/乳児> x 1)

      JPY 1,800

  • special

    Discount! 100% OFF!

    • Adult (junior high school students and above) (ages 12+)

      JPY 1,800

    • Primary School Children (ages 6-12)

      JPY 500JPY 0

    • Preschool Children <幼児/乳児> (ages 6 & under)

      JPY 500

    • 1 preschool child free with 1 paying adult. (Adult (junior high school students and above) x 1,Preschool Children <幼児/乳児> x 1)

      JPY 1,800