Scenic Japan from the Water

Route Details

Niigata ~ Otaru

  • Azalea

  • lavender with rainbow

  • open deck

  • Azalea

  • lavender with rainbow

  • open deck

Routes (Round-Trip)

From

Niigata
Ports of Call

To

Otaru

Fare [JPY]

6,680 - 40,310

Distance and Course Time

692.0km - 692.0km
/ 16H30M - 16H15M
<Introduction>
A large scale car ferry (with overnight stay) that connects Niigata Port (Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture) and Otaru Port (Otaru City, Hokkaido Prefecture). It is a regular ferry that travels this long distance in 16 hours.

<Features>
The large scale car ferry can board 600 people and 22 cars and provides a luxurious ferry ride in the Japan Sea.
It is called a moving hotel on the sea and there are a variety of available rooms, from economical dormitory rooms with bunk beds to a suite that comes with a private terrace and bath with a view of the ocean.
There is a large entrance hall in the center of the ferry with a stair wall. Passengers can enjoy the grill area, restaurant, cafe, shops, large bath with an outdoor tub, sports gym and even a coin laundry.
This ferry conveniently provides lodging while transporting people are cars between Niigata and Otaru.
When air and land routes become unavailable, it also provides an alternative travel option.


<Tourist Attractions Nearby>
■Niigata Port
• Toki Messe (international convention center): About 10 minutes by car from Niigata Port. It has an observation deck with a view of and around Niigata city.
• Lake Hyōko: About 30 minutes by car from Niigata Port. Observation spot for abundant and diverse bird life.

■ Otaru Port
• Otaru Canal: About 5 minutes by car. A historic canal that has been the backbone of ocean transport for Hokkaido
• Mount Tengu: About 25 minutes by car. A beautiful area where you can look out across Otaru City


<Access to Pier>
● Niigata Port (Yamanoshita Pier, Niigata Ferry terminal)
<By train> About 15 minutes by taxi from JR East Niigata station.
https://goo.gl/maps/rZTmxKQbDe42
※There may be a connecting bus between Niigata station and Niigata Ferry Terminal. Please inquire for details.
<By car> About 7.5km from ‘Niigata Kameda IC’ of Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway (about 30 minutes).
https://goo.gl/maps/vgh1SbJLUXD2


● Otaru Port (Katsuno Wharf Otaru Ferry Terminal)
<By train> About 10 minutes by taxi from JR Hokkaido Otaru Station.
https://goo.gl/maps/AJnMs592VcN2
*There may be a connecting bus from JR Otaru Station. Please inquire for details.
<By train> About 5 minutes by taxi from JR Hokkaido Otaru Tsukiko Station.
https://goo.gl/maps/7CgagQNF3q52
*There may be a connecting bus from JR Otaru Tsukiko Station. Please inquire for details.
<By car> About 1.2km from ‘Niigata Kameda IC’ of Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway (about 3 minutes).
https://goo.gl/maps/3KaZqzxwZ8s



<Operating Company>
Shinnihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd.

※All published information is as of January 2019. For more details, please check the official company website. 
Items of Interest Car Ferries,Large Car Ferries (Accommodative) Route Type Car Ferries
Reservation Yes Credit Card Yes
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Ports of Call

  1. Niigata
  2. Otaru

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Tourist Attractions Nearby