Ao no Dokutsu Blue Cave

“Sunlight bends into a sea cave, turning the water electric blue.”

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The Ao no Dokutsu Blue Cave on the Shakotan peninsula in Hokkaido is a scenic spot that you can only reach by boat. The shape of the cave and the sunlight coming in at a particular angle makes the water appear in a beautiful blue tone. There are multiple cruise companies that offer boat trips to the cave between May and September as well as kayak tours for those who want to get more active.

Spot NameAo no Dokutsu Blue Cave
Postal Code〒048-2672
Address1 Chome Shioya, Otaru, Hokkaido
Telephone Number0134-29-1333
KeywordsBeautiful Scenery, Insta-worthy, Outdoor Activities

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What is Ao no Dokutsu Blue Cave?
Sunlight bends into a sea cave, turning the water electric blue.
Where is Ao no Dokutsu Blue Cave?
Ao no Dokutsu Blue Cave is located at 1 Chome Shioya, Otaru, Hokkaido .
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