🗺️ Otaru Canal Cruise Ship小樽運河クルーズ

The Otaru Canal, built through land reclamation near the coast, was completed in Taisho 12 (1923). Today, it still retains a group of wooden and stone warehouses. Visitors can enjoy a scenic boat ride in the popular canal area, a representative tourist spot in Otaru, which lasts about 40 minutes and is quite favored by tourists. During daytime cruises, passengers can admire the warehouse group and several precious historical buildings from the water. A guide accompanies the tour, providing detailed explanations of each attraction and introducing the best photo spots. The nighttime cruises, which set sail after sunset, offer a romantic view of the gas lamps and building lights shimmering on the water. Enjoying the canal boat ride in this atmosphere, which is completely different from the daytime, is perfect for couples on a date. To blend in with the historic streetscape, the tour boat features a design that emphasizes wood grain, giving it a unique style. The engine is installed at the front of the boat, allowing it to smoothly turn in the narrow Otaru Canal. Another feature of the tour boat is its use of eco-friendly biodiesel. The ticket office and boarding area are located next to the central bridge that crosses the Otaru Canal. It is very convenient to reach, being about a 10-minute walk from JR Otaru Station.

The sightseeing boat takes about 40 minutes to circle around the canal and Otaru Port. There is a guide on board who provides detailed introductions to each attraction. In addition to daytime cruises, there are also nighttime cruises that sail after sunset. The ticket office and boarding area are located next to the Central Bridge of Otaru Canal, about a 10-minute walk from Otaru Station.