Niigata ～ Otaru
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From
Niigata
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Ports of Call
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To
Otaru
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Fare [JPY]
6,680 - 40,310
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Distance and Course Time
692.0km - 692.0km
/ 16H30M - 16H15M |
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＜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. |
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| Items of Interest | Car Ferries,Large Car Ferries (Accommodative) | Route Type | Car Ferries |
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| Reservation | Yes | Credit Card | Yes |
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