One object of the present invention is to provide a method for collecting and transporting a medical capsule (220) with which a medical capsule (220) in a body cavity can be reliably held for its collection or transportation, and an endoscopic apparatus for the method. The endoscopic apparatus comprises: an endoscope (10) having an inserting section (12) with a distal end portion (44) including an observation optical system (52) and a forceps port (58) a sucking pump (51) in communicated with the forceps port (58) and a generally cylindrical hood member (200) which is attached to the distal end portion (44). Actuation of the sucking pump (51) causes the inside of the hood member (200) to be sucked through the forceps port (58) to be vacuum, which attracts a medical capsule (220) to the hood member (200) to hold.
