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Route NameNiigata-Otaru : [ 692Km / 18hours ]
Navigation ship companyShin Nihonkai Ferry
Route summaryNiigata to Otaru Route The long distance between the ocean gateway of Niigata port and the town of canals, Otaru port in Hokkaido is also no feat for a ferry 199m(652ft) in overall length. A new additional ferry is going to join this route in March 2017.
Service shipLavender/Azalea
contact us+81112417100
06-6345-2921, 011-241-7100, 03-5532-1101, 052-566-1661
■Useful Links
  • HokkaidoOFFICIAL HOKKAIDO TOURISM WEBSITE
  • HokkaidoSAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL
  • HokkaidoTourist Guide Welcom to HAKODATE
  • HokkaidoTomakomai Tourist Association
  • NiigataEnjyoy Niigata NIIGATA. JAPAN OFFICAL TRAVEL GUIDE
  • NiigataWelcome to Niigata City


  • Lavender
    ●Lavender
    Tonnage14,214 tonsLength197.5 meters
    Guests600Vehicles22
    Truck150  
    ●Azalea
    Tonnage14,214 tonsLength197.5 meters
    Guests600Vehicles22
    Truck150  

    Passenger fares
    Niigata/Niigata
    (Yen)  
    Otaru/Hokkaido
    7,500
    Adult one way basics fare
    Please check the Ferry Boat home page for departure and arrival times, which may change depending on dates, fares and cabin class.
    Fares including tax are current as of July 1, 2023. Please indicate the desired fare and cabin class, such as adult, one way, second class shared cabin.