The Blue Cave
Otaru Travel Guide 2023
The BEST Things to Do in Otaru, Japan｜Otaru Day Trip
The beautiful blue caves are formed by a combination of various coincidental factors, such as the unique topography caused by seawater erosion, the direction and angle of the sun's rays and the transparency of the seawater.
Sunlight shines through the entrance to the cave, absorbing six of the seven colours of light in the sea, leaving only blue, making the sea surface glow blue.
The world-famous Blue Cave is located on the island of Capri in Italy, but there are also several places in Japan called Blue Caves, and in fact you can see Blue Caves in the waters around Otaru and Shakotan.
The Blue Caves in Otaru and Shakotan, which face the Sea of Japan, are renowned for the beautiful contrast between the rugged rocky coast and the fresh blue sea surface. The entrance to the Blue Cave in Otaru is wider than other caves, allowing visitors to look around the cave from a small boat.
Facility name
Otaru Blue Cave Ryugu Cruise
Adress
〒047-0007 4-5, Minato-cho, Otaru, Hokkaido
Phone
0134-32-3911
Opening hours
08：30〜17：30
Regular closing day
Subject to change due to weather conditions. Check the website for details.
Website
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Facility name
The original! Blue Cave Cruise / Tsoucheng Co.
Adress
〒047-0031 3-1, Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
Phone
0134-23-8942
Opening hours
09：00〜19：00
Regular closing day
Subject to change due to weather conditions. Check the website for details.
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
Facility name
Blue Cave Exciting Cruise Otaru
Adress
〒047-0031 3-6-17, Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
Phone
080-6076-5599
Opening hours
08：30〜17：30
Regular closing day
Subject to change due to weather conditions. Check the website for details.
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
Tai monaka chocolate with 23 lucky spots in Otaru decorated on the packaging. Chocolate and rice puffs are added to the 100% glutinous rice monaka dough, which is baked using traditional techniques.
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Original products that convey the attractions of Otaru are developed and sold in a storefront converted from the former Otaru warehouse headquarters, which is said to be the oldest business warehouse in Hokkaido, located in the Otaru North Canal area. The shop tells the story of Otaru's prosperity in the pioneering days of Hokkaido and the history of the Kitamaebune, and displays and sells processed seafood and agricultural products from the port of call and Hokkaido, as well as original products by craftsmen and artists associated with Otaru.
Facility name
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Address
〒047-0031 2-1-20 Ironai, Otaru City
Phone
0134-65-8150
Opening hours
11:00~18:00
Regular closing day
None
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
The BEST Things to Do in Otaru, Japan｜Otaru Day Trip
The beautiful blue caves are formed by a combination of various coincidental factors, such as the unique topography caused by seawater erosion, the direction and angle of the sun's rays and the transparency of the seawater.
Sunlight shines through the entrance to the cave, absorbing six of the seven colours of light in the sea, leaving only blue, making the sea surface glow blue.
The world-famous Blue Cave is located on the island of Capri in Italy, but there are also several places in Japan called Blue Caves, and in fact you can see Blue Caves in the waters around Otaru and Shakotan.
The Blue Caves in Otaru and Shakotan, which face the Sea of Japan, are renowned for the beautiful contrast between the rugged rocky coast and the fresh blue sea surface. The entrance to the Blue Cave in Otaru is wider than other caves, allowing visitors to look around the cave from a small boat.
Facility name
Otaru Blue Cave Ryugu Cruise
Adress
〒047-0007 4-5, Minato-cho, Otaru, Hokkaido
Phone
0134-32-3911
Opening hours
08：30〜17：30
Regular closing day
Subject to change due to weather conditions. Check the website for details.
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
Facility name
The original! Blue Cave Cruise / Tsoucheng Co.
Adress
〒047-0031 3-1, Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
Phone
0134-23-8942
Opening hours
09：00〜19：00
Regular closing day
Subject to change due to weather conditions. Check the website for details.
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
Facility name
Blue Cave Exciting Cruise Otaru
Adress
〒047-0031 3-6-17, Ironai, Otaru, Hokkaido
Phone
080-6076-5599
Opening hours
08：30〜17：30
Regular closing day
Subject to change due to weather conditions. Check the website for details.
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
Chocolate in the shape of a sea bream
Tai monaka chocolate with 23 lucky spots in Otaru decorated on the packaging. Chocolate and rice puffs are added to the 100% glutinous rice monaka dough, which is baked using traditional techniques.
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Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Original products that convey the attractions of Otaru are developed and sold in a storefront converted from the former Otaru warehouse headquarters, which is said to be the oldest business warehouse in Hokkaido, located in the Otaru North Canal area. The shop tells the story of Otaru's prosperity in the pioneering days of Hokkaido and the history of the Kitamaebune, and displays and sells processed seafood and agricultural products from the port of call and Hokkaido, as well as original products by craftsmen and artists associated with Otaru.
Facility name
Otaru Department Store UNGA↑
Address
〒047-0031 2-1-20 Ironai, Otaru City
Phone
0134-65-8150
Opening hours
11:00~18:00
Regular closing day
None
Website
＞Click here to visit our website.
