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 1～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 17:45

Otaru Blue Cave Attraction Cruise on a high-speed boat! This great value plan includes the same Blue Cave cruise as during the day, plus a sunset cruise if the weather is clear. During the summer, the light is strong, so the cave remains a beautiful blue even after 6pm!! All photos shown are from the evening tour, with no editing required. The overall brightness changes on the way there and back, and you can even see the sunset, so there are plenty of photo opportunities. There are only a few companies that offer sunset tours, so this is recommended for those with ample time. ★Around 2pm on July 17th, a portion of the top of the Blue Cave entrance collapsed. Until safety is confirmed, we have changed the itinerary so that you will not be allowed inside the cave, but will instead view the cave from outside.

• For Rainy Days

• 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 1～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 07:30 / 09:00 / 10:30 / 12:00 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30

Everything you need is free to rent, so you can come empty-handed! This canoe tour is perfect for anything you want. Lake Poroto is a place where people have lived together as part of nature since ancient times. Although it is a small lake with a circumference of about 4 kilometers, it is a very rich lake packed with waterside nature such as forests, marshes, sand, swamps, and rivers. Take a leisurely canoe ride around Lake Poroto while listening to all about its nature, culture, and history! This is the plan. Lake Poroto is rich in nutrients brought from the mountains, and is home to many birds, fish, and animals, or where they visit in search of food. The scenery also changes drastically with each season, with skunk cabbage in spring, water lilies in summer, autumn leaves, and snow-covered snow in winter, so visitors never get bored. For those who want to leave the navigation to the guide and enjoy the lake at their own pace, we have not only Canadian canoes, but also air canoes with double paddles for those who want to paddle themselves! The meeting point is within walking distance of Upopoy, so it is very accessible! Why not enjoy Hokkaido's nature to your heart's content?

• With Pets

• 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

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 16:00

This is a low-riding adventure sauna. This facility is the only private sauna in Shakotan. We offer saunas with the concept of "everyone can be free." We use a tent sauna for 12 people, where you can relax while looking at the sea and experience the ultimate time. We also have a space where you can enjoy youtube and Netflix (you can also smoke shisha), which has never been seen before, and we have partnered with restaurants in Shakotan town to provide carefully selected sauna meals such as seafood bowls and Genghis Khan BBQ. [Summary of our facility's features] ★Tent sauna beginners welcome! ★Enjoy the sauna in front of the Shakotan blue ★We provide carefully selected sauna meals such as Genghis Khan BBQ, American sea urchin bowls, seafood bowls, and special spice curry (additional charges apply) ★Enjoy a day in Shakotan with a private sauna and sauna meals ★We also provide shisha for 2,000 yen per unit. ★We also provide Genghis Khan BBQ. Basic Information Capacity: Up to 6 people Outdoor bathing: Yes Loyly: Yes (self-loyly) Bathing clothes: Must be worn Heat source: Wood stove Temperature inside tent: 80-110℃

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

[Chitose River Cruise] It's about a 20-minute drive from New Chitose Airport, and you'll be surprised to see such a rich natural environment in such a place... You'll go down the Chitose River with a guide, watching the fish swimming under the clear water and the small birds flying through the trees. We'll talk about a lot of things, such as Hokkaido's wildlife and vegetation, Ainu culture, and the history of development, while enjoying the breeze of nature! [Standard course] The journey is about 5.5 kilometers from the meeting point, Daiichi Usakumai Bridge, to under the highway overpass. The nature-rich Chitose River is home to wild birds such as kingfishers, crested kingfishers, and the recently popular long-tailed tit. Kingfishers sometimes even guide you... You can experience the thrill of a natural river, going over waves and passing through a tunnel of trees that protrude into the river! Of course, the guide will mainly steer the boat, so first-timers are also welcome!

• Age 5～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

[Chitose River Cruise] About 20 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, the Chitose River makes you think that such a rich nature spreads out in such a place. You will go down with a guide while watching the fish peeking out of the crystal clear water and the small birds flying in the trees. We will talk about many things such as Hokkaido's wildlife and vegetation, Ainu culture and the history of development while enjoying the breeze of nature! [Long Course] Canoe touring of about 8 kilometers from the meeting point, First Usakumai Bridge, to the vicinity of Chitose City Sports Center! As of 2024, Lake Shikotsu boasts the second highest transparency in Japan, and the Chitose River that flows from it. Enjoy the pleasure of river rafting, including gentle sections, narrow sections, and small but wavy sections! The guide will be in charge of the main maneuvering such as choosing the course and steering, so even those without experience are welcome!

• Age 18～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

You can rent out the flight space for one hour at "AIRSTAGE Sapporo" in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Free flight is possible if you bring your own drone! On the day, after confirming the facility usage confirmation (5 minutes) with the staff, you can fly your drone freely!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 120
• 1 Day or more
• 15:00

Experience chopping wood and poultry farming in the forest of Mt. Yotei! If the weather is nice, there is also a menu at option where you can experience an open fire bonfire in the garden from collecting firewood to starting a fire (10 years old more). Hokkaido We will guide you to the guest house owner of the Governor's official Nature Guest. ～ Flow of On the day～ ①Lecture of tips for splitting chicken 20 minutes ②Experience of carrying split firewood 30 minutes ③Break tea time 10 minutes ④Work of carrying split wood and split firewood 40 minutes ⑤Cleaning up Chicken care experience 30 minutes ⑥ After that, stay in the woods slowly at Guest House Guru Guru ⑦ You can also experience firewood at option! !!

• For Rainy Days