Guided Tours

Sightseeing Cruise in Otaru Canal

Take a tour around Otaru in a boat and enjoy the seasonally-changing landscape and historical sights the place has to offer.

Highlights

Hop on a boat cruise in Otaru and marvel at the colorful scenery and 19th-century houses as you travel along the canal.
Observe the redbrick houses and retro lights, and learn about the South and North Otaru Canal from your multi-language audio guide.
Pass by famous bridges like the Asakusa-Bashi bridge and the Chuo-Bashi bridge as you soak in the vintage vibe of the city.
Choose between a day or a night cruise and see the city under the bright sun or lit up with gorgeous lights.
Fun Fact: One of the most cherished forms of art in Otaru is music-box making, and the city has a whole museum dedicated to it.

Inclusions

Otaru Canal cruise (day or night)
Japanese-speaking tour guide
Multi-language audio guide
Blankets & raincoats

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

As you sail through the Otaru Canal, learn about the vibrant culture and history of Otaru, a thriving trade port noted for its canals and old structures. Put on your safety equipment, board a boat, and navigate the Otaru canal. With a multilingual audio guide to your aid, travel by well-known landmarks, such as the famous Asakusa-Bashi Bridge, before turning toward the North Canal and returning to the Central Bridge from which the cruise left. The vintage charm adorning every corner of the quaint town will surely charm you on this boat ride.

Join the Otaru Ushio Festival Canal Cruise during summer for a truly Japanese experience, complete with the Ushio Odori dance, Ushio Nerikomi recital, regatta, and a parade of fishing and leisure boats. Take in the lively and bright atmosphere as residents swarm the streets for the processions. On your sail through the Otaru Canal, marvel at the spectacular fireworks displays that fill the night sky.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Bring along your sunscreen, hat, and thin jacket during summer.
The audio guide is available in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.
Food and beverages are allowed on the tour.
Click here for the route map.

Restrictions

Note that the following is not allowed during this experience: umbrella.

Timings

Day Tour

Daily: 11am to 6pm (1-hr interval)

Night Tour

Daily: 5:30pm to 8pm (30-min interval)

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Otaru Canal Cruise.
Address: 5-4 Minatomachi, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0007, Japan.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Chuo Dori [Otarushi]. It is a 7-minute walk to the meeting point.
Board buses #4 Yamate Sen, #4 Yamate Sen, #4 Yamate Sen to get you there.

By Train