Book a Otaru Ferry
Book a Otaru Ferry
With a selection of up to 9 sailings weekly, the port of Otaru connects Hokkaido with Japan & Kyoto.
Sailing duration ranges from 21 hours 45 minutes on the Maizuru service to 16 hours 15 minutes on the Niigata service.
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 provide ferries from Otaru, Hokkaido. Ferries from Otaru sail around 9 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 Otaru Niigata, costing around $261.46 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.
Otaru Niigata - $261.46
Otaru Maizuru - $251.79
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. You can travel as a foot passenger from Otaru with Shin Nihonkai Ferry.
Currently you can not take your pet on ferries from Otaru.
Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Otaru. Operators that have cabins on ferries from Otaru include Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.
Bicycles are allowed on ferries from Otaru with Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Most ferry operators allow bicycles on board, but it is always best to check policies regarding bringing bicycles on the ferry. Contact us for more information or view our Deal Finder for bicycle routes.
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