Things to do in Central Hokkaido

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 09:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 17:00

This tour takes you to the Blue Cave while learning about Otaru's hidden nature, history, and culture! We'll guide you to the Blue Cave aboard a boat. Because it's an all-weather boat (with a cabin), you won't be splashed by the waves! Enjoy a comfortable cruise even on rainy days! The boat also has an open deck where you can feel the sea breeze. Even small children and seniors can enjoy the ride with peace of mind. The acclaimed captain, with over 40 years of experience, will also be a charming and entertaining guide! ****************************************[Recommended Points] ★A hilarious guide from our acclaimed captain ★An all-weather comfort small cruiser boat, so you won't be splashed by the waves! ★Open attraction deck available! ★No need for a raincoat, just wear regular clothes! ★Enjoy the cruise even on rainy days! ★English-speaking guides available ★As soon as all passengers have gathered, we'll board and depart immediately! ****************************************Guides are available in both Japanese and English. *To prevent rockfalls, we have stopped allowing visitors to enter the cave. However, we will guide you to the cave, and you can enjoy the Blue Cave from the entrance.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 08:50 / 10:40 / 12:30 / 14:20 / 16:00 / 17:40

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.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 1～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:15 / 11:15 / 13:45 / 15:45

Take a high-speed boat tour of the Otaru Blue Cave. The boat is covered, so you won't get wet even in light rain or waves. There are ample seats for those concerned about sunburn, and there are bench seats so you can sit next to your children. Enjoy the unique experiences of speed, thrills, and excitement, while visiting the Otaru Aquarium, a famous rock climbing spot, the remains of a Showa-era amusement park, and a 100-meter cliff before arriving at the entrance to the Blue Cave. Perfect for taking photos of the cave and Mado-iwa Rock! The Prolomarine boat is also the only one that allows you to move around the boat, allowing you to capture photos from the angle you want. The blue color of the water in front of the cave changes depending on the weather and season. On clear, calm days, you can even see wild sea urchins up close next to the cave. This exciting activity cruise, with its spectacular views only available from the ocean side, is a hugely popular tourist spot in Otaru. Don't miss this opportunity! The reliable cruise and feeding of seagulls are popular. On July 17th at around 2pm, a part of the upper part of the entrance to the Blue Cave collapsed. Until it is confirmed to be safe, we will not be entering the cave and have changed the itinerary so that you can view the cave from the outside.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:15 / 11:15 / 13:45 / 15:45

We will be traveling on a relatively large cruiser with a cabin, so you can enjoy the scenery at your leisure. The boat is equipped with flush toilets and can operate even in rainy weather. Cruising on the second floor deck is exceptional. You can go to the Blue Cave and enjoy the clear blue waters and the magnificent scenery designated as a national park. ★Around 2pm on July 17th, a part of the upper entrance to the Blue Cave collapsed. Until it is confirmed that it is safe, we will not be entering the cave, and have changed the itinerary so that you can view the cave from outside.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

We will help you choose a kimono that suits you best from our selection and rent it for a day. (From June to September, we will use yukata.) It's nice that you don't have to worry about time. Traditional kimonos go well with the historical and atmospheric city of Otaru, with its gas lamps and music box museum. The kimonos we offer are retro-modern kimonos that go well with the retro townscape of Otaru. They are different in terms of comfort and the luster of the fabric. They will make a wonderful keepsake.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 127
• 1～2 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:00 / 09:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

Enjoy a special and luxurious time with your partner, family, or group. This tour takes you to the Blue Cave while listening to stories about Otaru's hidden nature, history, and culture! You will be guided to the Blue Cave while remaining on board the boat. Because it is an all-weather boat (with a cabin), you won't be splashed by the waves! You can enjoy a comfortable cruise even on rainy days! The boat also has an open deck space where you can feel the sea breeze. Small children and the elderly can board with peace of mind. The acclaimed captain, who has over 40 years of experience, will provide a humorous guide that will have you laughing until the very end! Guides are available in both Japanese and English. *Entry into the cave is prohibited to prevent rockfalls inside the cave. You will be guided to the cave, and you can enjoy the Blue Cave from in front of the cave entrance.

• Date Spot
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 06:30 / 10:00 / 13:30 / 16:00 / 17:00

Even if you are a first-time canoeist, you can go canoeing down the Mimi River. It is a wonderful field that is hard to find even in Japan. The guide will ride in a separate canoe from the customer, and you will be the only one to steer the canoe and leisurely go down through the wetlands where there are many waterfowl. During the tour, you can learn about the history of the Mimi River and the Ainu, and other stories unique to this area, while canoeing and learning from the guide. The field is near New Chitose Airport, and the Mimi River can be seen from the sky when planes take off and land. This is a recommended tour that is perfect for a honeymoon or family trip that you can remember every time you visit Hokkaido in the future. "The tour was fun, but we don't have any photos!!" "We came together, but we don't have any photos of the two of us!!" During the tour, we will give away photos taken with a single-lens reflex camera to anyone who wants them. [Tour Recommendations 1.2.3] ① The river flows slowly, and even at its deepest, it is only about waist-deep for adults, so it is a very shallow river, so you can rest assured. You will not be sharing the canoe. ② There are surprisingly few travel photos! ! Gateway Tours will give you digital photos of your tour! You cannot take photos of yourself in a canoe from inside the canoe. Photos taken in a canoe are memories that will last a lifetime. This service is only available at Gateway Tours! It's worth participating just for the photos. ③You can rest assured that your guide is an outdoor master guide certified by the Hokkaido Prefectural Governor, and also has other guide qualifications, rescue qualifications, and first aid qualifications. *If you are participating with your family or alone, please apply from another plan. https://activityjapan.com/search/?addressAndKeyword=Gateway+Tours

• Date Spot
• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 06:30 / 10:00 / 13:30 / 16:00 / 17:00

To be honest, it is difficult to find a place to take an activity tour by yourself. Gateway Tours can only accept one person per tour. (This is not a private tour as it is held at the same time as other tours.) It is many times more difficult to operate a Canadian canoe by yourself than it is to operate it with two people. For this reason, you will basically ride in the guide's canoe. The benefits are that you can leisurely go down the river, take photos and videos with your own camera, ask the guide various questions, and listen carefully to the stories of the field. Also, depending on the conditions on the day (mainly the wind direction), you can try a single-seater canoe in a separate boat from the guide. During the tour, you can learn about the history of the Mimi River and the Ainu, and stories unique to this area from the guide, and of course you can canoe while learning. The field is near New Chitose Airport and there is a free shuttle, so many people use it at the beginning or end of their trip, or during their free time on a business trip to Hokkaido. During the tour, we will give you free photos taken with a single-lens reflex camera to those who wish. [Recommended] ① You can participate by one person! ! ②Surprisingly few travel photos!! Gateway Tours will give you digital photos of your tour taken with a single-lens reflex camera!! Canoeing photos are lifelong memories. This service is only available at Gateway Tours! It's worth participating just for the photos. ③You can rest assured that your guide is a Hokkaido Governor-certified outdoor master guide, and also has other guide qualifications, rescue qualifications, and first aid qualifications.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 06:00 / 10:00 / 13:30 / 16:00 / 17:00

This is a plan limited to Douminwari (Hokkaido residents discount). In this day and age, everything is increasing in price. Hotel rates and activity tours are also increasing in price. It has become difficult for Hokkaido residents to travel to Hokkaido. We hope that customers in Hokkaido will learn about the good things about Hokkaido, so we will offer a price that is easy to participate in (up to 33% discount). (Example) For two adults, the usual price of 15,000 yen is 11,000 yen, a 4,000 yen discount. For two adults and two elementary school students, the usual price of 22,000 yen is 17,000 yen, a 5,000 yen discount. *Please show your identification on the day of the event, or live in Hokkaido. If you live outside of Hokkaido but attend a school or company in Hokkaido, we will apply if you have proof of identity. Even if you are a customer who is canoeing for the first time, you can go down the river right away on the Mimi River. It is a wonderful field that is hard to find even in Japan. The guide will ride in a separate canoe from the guests, and the guests will be the only ones who will be steering the canoe, leisurely descending through the wetlands where there are many waterfowl. During the tour, the guide will tell you about the history of the Mimi River and the Ainu, as well as stories unique to this area, and you will be able to experience canoeing while learning as well as canoeing. "The tour was fun, but I don't have any photos!!" "I came all the way here, but I don't have any photos!!" During the tour, we will give away photos taken with a single-lens reflex camera to those who request them for free. [Recommended] ① The river flows slowly, and even at its deepest, it is only about waist-deep for adults, so it is a very shallow river, so it is safe for children. ② There are surprisingly few travel photos!! Gateway Tours will give you digital photos of the tour taken with a single-lens reflex camera!! You cannot take photos of yourself in a canoe from inside the canoe. Tour photos of you on a canoe will be a lifelong memory! This service is only available at Gateway Tours! It is worth participating just for the photos. ③ The guide is a Hokkaido Governor-certified outdoor master guide, and has other guide qualifications, rescue qualifications, and first aid qualifications, so you can rest assured. We also have staff who hold childcare qualifications. *You can rent one or two canoes and everyone can ride together without worrying about other customers. *Families with large numbers of people or especially large parents or children may be asked to board two boats.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

It is a course where you can go sightseeing in Otaru with a one-hour kimono rental. (Yukata is available from June to September.) Choose your favorite kimono, dress it in about 10 minutes, and then leave. Feel free to enjoy sightseeing in Otaru. Kimono looks great in the retro atmosphere of Otaru. You can feel free to use kimono in various scenes such as travel memorials, birthday surprises, New Year's cards, and events.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

A three-hour course where you can rent a kimono or yukata and go sightseeing in Otaru. (Yukata is worn from June to September.) Our retro-modern kimonos look great in the city of Otaru, which has a retro atmosphere full of history and emotion, with gas lamps and the music box museum. Taking photos of the contrast between the snow and your kimono will be a wonderful memory of your trip! This is a course recommended for those who want to take their time sightseeing.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups