Book a Otaru Ferry
Book a Otaru Ferry
Otaru ferry port in Hokkaido offers ferry crossings to Niigata & Maizuru. With a selection of up to 12 sailings weekly, the port of Otaru connects Hokkaido with Japan & Kyoto.
Sailing duration ranges from 21 hours 45 minutes hours on the Maizuru service to 16 hours 15 minutes on the Niigata service.
Although there is a brief summary on this page, as sailing information can vary based on time of year we’d advise you to get live sailing times and prices in our Otaru fare search.
7 Chikko, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0008, Japan
Otaru - Niigata with Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Otaru - Maizuru with Shin Nihonkai Ferry
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Shin Nihonkai Ferry offer ferries from Otaru, Hokkaido. Ferries from Otaru sail approximately 2 times daily and 12 times weekly.
Otaru ferries sail to 2 ports; Niigata & Maizuru connecting Hokkaido with Japan & Kyoto.
Ferries sailing from Otaru take anywhere from 16 hours 15 minutes to 21 hours 45 minutes depending on the destination. The most popular route from Otaru is the Otaru to Niigata ferry, costing around $492 and sailing in 16 hours 15 minutes.
Ferry price from Otaru depends on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
Yes, you can take a car ferry from Otaru with Shin Nihonkai Ferry. For more information on routes and car ferry prices view our Deal Finder.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries from Otaru with Shin Nihonkai Ferry.
Currently pets are not allowed on ferries from Otaru.
Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Otaru. Operators that have cabins on ferries include Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.
Yes, you can bring a bicycle on a ferry from Otaru with Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Most ferry companies allow bicycles on board, but it is always best to check policies regarding bringing bicycles on the ferry. View our Deal Finder for more information on routes.
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