[Hokkaido, Otaru] The original! Otaru Blue Hidden Land Cruise
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Solo participant
- Charter possible
- Operate rain or shine
- Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings1~12
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Participating age0Age ~ 85 Age
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Duration1~2 hours
The original! Otaru Blue Hidden Land Cruise Tsuusen Co., Ltd. Departing from Otaru Canal, a fun guided 70-minute cruise will fly you through the Otaru Canal and Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park, stopping the boat at various points. The refreshing open boat is great for taking photos! The seagull feeding experience is also popular. All seats are by the window and have individual captain seats that rotate 360° for excellent visibility and comfort! *Entry to the cave will be prohibited from July 19, 2025 due to falling rocks.
Departing from the Otaru Canal, enjoy an exhilarating cruise on the vast blue ocean of Hokkaido's only marine quasi-national park! Lots of seabirds, perfectly balanced rocks, and crystal clear waters. A fun 70-minute guided cruise with a local captain.
The boat is an open-top boat with individual window seats for all passengers, making it ideal for sightseeing and photography!
Because we are from the local area, we can also introduce delicious shops and recommended spots nearby! Please enjoy the whole Otaru before and after the experience!
Select your preferred day
- Immediate booking OK!
- Reception closed
- Not accepted
- Request booking

About fees
Basic fee
Optional fee
※The list price includes tax.
※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
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Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act | Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act |
Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 0 days before the event date. |
About cancellation | The cancellation fee is set as follows. Cancellation will be 100% after 2 hours before the start. |
About event termination | The event may be canceled due to bad weather. Please be aware that it may be canceled after you arrive at the site. If you cannot enter the cave due to rough seas after departure, we will refund 2000 yen for adults and 1000 yen for children. |
Detailed information of this plan
Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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Possible number of bookings | 1~12 |
About duration |
1~2 hours
Cruise experience time is approximately 70 minutes (subject to change depending on sea conditions)
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Operating period | 2025/4/05〜2025/10/15 April 5th to October 15th, 2025 |
Assembly time | Meeting reception ① 8:50 ② 10:40 ③ 12:30 ④ 14:20 ⑤ 16:00 ⑥ 17:40 (⑥ Period 6/1-8/3) |
Booking deadline | until 22:59 the day before |
Changing room | Toilet | ||
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Shower | Parking | ||
Locker |
Dress code - Must bring items | Please dress warmly in April, May, June, and October. (In case of sudden rain, we will lend you a poncho) |
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About rental items | The life preserver is an automatic inflating pouch type approved by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. It is easy to sit on a chair and is comfortable even on hot summer days! |
Matters require attention | There is a dedicated parking lot for 30 cars. 500 yen for 24 hours (convenient for canal sightseeing) *Otaru has various sightseeing boat docks. There are many cases of lateness due to mistakes and misunderstandings. |
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Other notifications | If the tour has to be turned back due to rough seas, etc., we will refund 2,000 yen for adults and 1,000 yen for children. If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather, we will contact you by mobile phone or email. *If we are unable to contact you, your trip may be wasted. Please also check the operation status on our website. https://tuusen.com (If the tour is cancelled, a full refund will be made. The refund date will be in accordance with the regulations of each credit card company.) |
Plan attractions

Highly transparent sea The clear sea to the bottom
Seagull Experience seagull contact with excitement for both adults and children
Safety explanation Safety briefing before departure

Student fee Also popular for school trips!

Commitment Local captain's special coastline
blue & green During the stable summer from July to September, the blues and greens typical of Hokkaido are pleasant.
Time schedule

Boarding point reception (there is a parking lot behind) Please complete the reception on the day at least 10 minutes before each flight. * There are various sightseeing boats in Otaru. We are often late due to misunderstandings.

Boarding with a life preserver Self-inflating life preserver (approved by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) Pouch type that is comfortable even in hot summer and does not get in the way when sitting on the seat
quasi-national park Departing from the canal, there are more than 10 cruises in beautiful quasi-national parks and plenty of guide points.
National Park Turnaround Enjoy the Otaru blue waters at the end of the cruise

feeding seagulls On the way back, experience feeding the popular seagulls.
return to port The tour ends at the starting point, Otaru North Canal.
Access - Map
3-3-1 Ironai, Otaru City (Otaru Kita Canal, next to Kita Nippon Fuel 24-hour parking available for 500 yen)
Please set your navigation to the address 3-3-1 Ironai, Otaru City. There is also a parking lot (500 yen for 24 hours/convenient for canal sightseeing)
Get off at JR Otaru Station. Go straight 500m towards the sea and turn left on the Otaru Canal Promenade for 400m (about a 14-minute walk).
If you take a taxi, tell them to take you to the Otaru North Canal Kita Nippon Fuel Terminal or the Blue Cave Tsuusen Terminal (approximately 700 yen). There are many sightseeing boat terminals. Please be careful not to get taken to the wrong terminal by mistake.
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Q. Assembly point 3-3-1 Ironai, Otaru City (Otaru North Canal, North Japan Fuel Next P) this address cannot be google. where is the assemble place ? where is the cuise place ? i saw these : 1.Otaru Blue Grotto WakuWaku cruising, 3 Chome-6-17 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0031, Japan 2. 釣り船 アンタレス, Japan, 〒047-0031 Hokkaido, Otaru, Ironai, 3 Chome−1 Please advise. I can only read English, Please reply in English.
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Q. Assembly point 3-3-1 Ironai, Otaru City (Otaru North Canal, North Japan Fuel Next P) this address cannot be google. where is the assemble place ? where is the cuise place ? i saw these : 1.Otaru Blue Grotto WakuWaku cruising, 3 Chome-6-17 Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0031, Japan 2. 釣り船 アンタレス, Japan, 〒047-0031 Hokkaido, Otaru, Ironai, 3 Chome−1 Please advise.
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赤ポイントの地図を少し拡大しますと、元祖!青の洞窟クルーズ
㈱ツウセンと表示されます。釣り船アンタレスの隣です。
Q. Hello, since this tour is only in Japanese, can my customers join this tour along with their English-speaking guide? So in total 3 adults = 2 customers + 1 guide. Is this okay?
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外人のお客様には日本語に合わせ英語の単語表現も致します。熊岩=bear rock等
よろしくお願いいたします。
Q. are guides english speaking?
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Thank you for your inquiry.
The guide is only in Japanese.
Q. how to book 31 Oct, 2019?
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31/10/2019 is OPEN
TIME is 11:30 13:30 only
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