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Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Schedules 2026
The shortest crossings between Honshu and Hokkaido
Est. 1972Hakodate, Japan
Photo: Sinn5744 / Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)- 0
- Routes
- 4
- Ports
- 5
- Vessels
- 1972
- Founded
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry is the shortest crossings between Honshu and Hokkaido, founded in 1972 and based in Hakodate, Japan. It operates 0 ferry routes serving 4 ports. Its fleet includes Blue Dolphin, Blue Grace, Blue Happiness and 2 more vessels.
Timetables
Which routes does Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry operate?
0 routes with live schedules.
No routes listed yet.
Network
Where does Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry sail?
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry sails to 4 ports.
Experience
Onboard & services
- Dog-friendly facilities on every ship
- Cabins where dogs stay with you
- Smart and online check-in
- Free onboard Wi-Fi
- Ferry ticket discounts on car hire and local businesses
- Hakodate–Aomori: six round trips daily, 3 hours 40 minutes
- Hakodate–Ōma: two round trips daily, 90 minutes
- Muroran–Aomori: one round trip daily, 7 hours
- Advance-purchase plans advertised at up to about 72% off
- Power banks and dangerous goods restricted from July 2026
Fleet
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry fleet
5 vessels seen in our schedules.
- Blue Dolphin
- Blue Grace
- Blue Happiness
- Blue Mermaid
- Daikanmaru
About
About Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry crosses the strait that separates Honshu from Hokkaido, on the shortest sea routes between the two islands. Three services, and the company publishes the frequency and duration of each plainly:
- Hakodate–Aomori: six round trips a day, 3 hours 40 minutes
- Hakodate–Ōma: two round trips a day, 90 minutes — the short hop to the tip of the Shimokita peninsula
- Muroran–Aomori: one round trip a day, 7 hours
The dog fleet
Every ship in the fleet — Blue Grace, Blue Mermaid, Blue Happiness, Blue Dolphin and the Daikanmaru — has facilities for travelling with dogs, including cabins where the dog stays with you rather than in a kennel or in the car. The company publishes separate guidance on booking those cabins and on leaving an animal in a vehicle. Few operators anywhere make this fleet-wide.
Fares reward booking early
Advance-purchase plans are advertised at up to roughly 72% off, across several named products for drivers and foot passengers. Combined rail-and-ferry tickets link Hakodate with Tokyo and Morioka, and there are unlimited-expressway packages covering Hokkaido and the six Tohoku prefectures. A ferry ticket also earns discounts on car hire and at local businesses.
Practical
Smart and online check-in are both available. A notice from July 2026 restricts power banks and dangerous goods on board. If you are travelling in early August, note that the Aomori Nebuta Festival and fireworks bring traffic restrictions around the Aomori terminal. The site runs in English, Korean and both Chinese scripts.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When was Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry founded?
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry was founded in 1972, and is headquartered in Hakodate, Japan.
Where does Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry sail?
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry operates 0 ferry routes and serves 4 ports in Japan, including Aomori, Hakodate, Muroran, Oma.
How do I contact Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry?
You can reach Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry via their official booking site.
What ships does Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry operate?
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry's fleet seen in our schedules includes Blue Dolphin, Blue Grace, Blue Happiness, Blue Mermaid, Daikanmaru.
What facilities are available on Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry ferries?
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry ferries typically offer Dog-friendly facilities on every ship, Cabins where dogs stay with you, Smart and online check-in, Free onboard Wi-Fi, Ferry ticket discounts on car hire and local businesses. Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.
Are pets allowed on Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry ferries?
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry accommodates pets on many sailings, though rules vary by route and vessel. Check pet policies and any cabin or kennel requirements with Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry before booking.
How early should I arrive for a Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry ferry?
Arrive at the terminal at least 30–60 minutes before a Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry departure as a foot passenger, and allow longer with a vehicle. Boarding and check-in times vary by port and route — confirm with Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry.
How do I find Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry ferry times?
Browse the live timetables for every Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry route on this page. Schedules are updated as the operator publishes them — always confirm with Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry before travelling, as sailings change seasonally.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated August 18, 2026.
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