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THE NEW WAY TO SEE THE
GOOD OLD OTARU CANAL
Operating Status
It is undecided if later cruises will operate.
On-The-Day Ticket Availability
We are not selling tickets now.*Ticket sales will restart after the weather improves.
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Otaru Canal Cruise is a popular activity for visitors to Otaru.
～Enjoy a 35 to 40-minute-long cruises on the Otaru Canal～
Our cruises are a great way to learn about the history of the canal and rediscover the romance of Otaru’s past.
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Day Cruises and Night Cruises
Our canal boats offer water-level views, and allow you to enjoy the canal’s scenery from a perspective different to that from on land.
On our day cruises, you can enjoy great views of historical buildings and Otaru’s beautiful natural setting.
On our night cruises, you can enjoy a romantic setting created by the light from the nearby buildings and gas-powered streetlights reflecting beautifully on the surface of the canal.
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Audio Guidance
The detailed audio guidance we provide in English, Chinese and Korean is a great way to learn about Otaru and the Otaru Canal.
It lets you learn much more about this area than you could when exploring on foot.
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Historical Buildings
While the Otaru Canal is popular and often busy tourist spot, it retains vestiges of Otaru’s past.
When passing through the North Canal, this area’s quietness, historic buildings and nostalgic atmosphere can make it feel like you have travelled back in time.
Boats especially designed for use on the Otaru Canal.
Our BoatsTimetables
- Please purchase tickets at least 15 minutes before departure.
Our ticket center is next to the Chuo Bridge on the Otaru Canal. - Cruises may be cancelled because of bad weather.
Prices
Day Cruises
| Adults (13+) | ￥1,800 |
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| Children (6 to 12) | ￥500 |
| Preschool Children (0 to 5) | ￥500 One preschool child may ride for free with each paying adult. |
Night Cruises
| Adults (13+) | ￥2,000 |
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| Children (6 to 12) | ￥500 |
| Preschool Children (0 to 5) | ￥500 One preschool child may ride for free with each paying adult. |
Access
Our ticket center and boarding area are next to the Chuo Bridge on the Otaru Canal.
Please purchase tickets at least 15 minutes before departure.
- From JR Otaru Station - 10 min. on foot
- From the Asakusabashi Bridge - 7 to 8 min. on foot
- From Märchen Square - 20 to 25 min. on foot