Hokkaido Official Tourism Site HOKKAIDO LOVE!

An approximately 40-minute cruise that enjoys the historic cityscape of Otaru Canal from the water on environmentally friendly biodiesel-powered boats.

Starting from Chuo Bridge, a boat journey begins with the captain's guidance, touring Otaru Port, North Canal, and Asakusa Bridge of South Canal. With only the quiet sound of a small engine echoing, stone warehouses reflect on the water surface, and the historic scenery of gas lamps lining the canal unfolds before your eyes. While listening to the captain's stories about Otaru's history and building episodes, the cityscape viewed from the water surface provides a fresh perspective different from land. The changing scenery as the boat advances and the wind containing the scent of the tide evoke the atmosphere unique to a port town.

During day cruises, you can clearly view the dignified appearance of stone warehouses and the architectural beauty along the canal in bright sunlight. During night cruises, the gentle light of street lamps illuminates the water surface, and lights leaking from building windows reflect on the swaying water, creating a completely different romantic atmosphere from daytime. The moment wrapped in the sound of water and silence while swaying on boats designed to blend into the cityscape is a special time to experience Otaru's charm from a new angle.