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 Night Cruise - Assemble 15 min. before departure

specialJPY 160 OFF

Pay in advance

Regular Cruises

Night cruise

+When writing the number of people in your group, please include babies and small children. +Changes to the time of your cruise or the number of people in your group can be made through your My Page. +It is not possible to change your plan (day cruise to night cruise etc.) through your My Page. Please make a new reservation and cancel your 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.

  • Adults (ages 13+) (ages 12+)

    JPY 2,000

  • Children (ages 6-12)

    JPY 500

  • Preschool Children (ages 6 & under)

    JPY 500

  • 1 preschool child free with 1 paying adult. (Adults (ages 13+) x 1,Preschool Children x 1)

    JPY 2,000

  • Days of Week

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

  • Duration

    40m

  • Group Discount! Up to JPY 160 OFF for 15 or more guests!

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

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

    Adults (ages 13+) (ages 12+)

    JPY 160 OFF

    JPY 1,840

    JPY 2,000

    Children (ages 6-12)

    JPY 50 OFF

    JPY 450

    JPY 500

Outline

  • 17:00 - 17:15

    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 be sure to call us.

    17:15 - 17:20

    STEP 2: Preparations

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

    17:20 - 17:25

    STEP 3: Boarding

    Please have your E-ticket ready for inspection (no screenshots). Our staff will check the number of people in your group. You cannot choose where to sit. Please follow the captain's instructions when boarding.

    17:25 - 17:30

    STEP 4: Departure

    The boat will depart when preparations are complete.

    - 18:10

    STEP 5: Arrival

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

  • Checkin Times / Locations

    17:15

    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 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 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 contact us if you will be late.
    • Affiliated Parking (Parking 1 or Parking 2 adjacent to the Otaru International Information Center) - Please bring the card issued 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 without prior notice because of sudden bad weather.
    • Our operating status is posted regularly to our website.
    • It is possible to change the date/time of your cruise and number of people in your group, or to cancel your reservation 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 1 day prior:

    0%

    After 23:59 1 day prior:

    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 160 OFF for 15 or more guests!

    • Adults (ages 13+) (ages 12+)

      JPY 2,000JPY 1,840

    • Children (ages 6-12)

      JPY 500JPY 450

    • Preschool Children (ages 6 & under)

      JPY 500

    • 1 preschool child free with 1 paying adult. (Adults (ages 13+) x 1,Preschool Children x 1)

      JPY 2,000