Hokkaido, Japan
Ferries from Otaru
Ferry departures from Otaru will be listed here as schedules are published.
Routes & timetables
What ferry routes connect Otaru?
No ferry routes are listed for this port yet.
Location
Where is Otaru?
- Region
- Hokkaido
- Coordinates
- 43.191° N, 140.995° E
About
About Otaru
Shin Nihonkai Ferry provides two long-distance domestic routes from Otaru on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. Crossings connect to Maizuru and Niigata on Japan's main island of Honshu. These are substantial sea journeys with a duration of 17 hours on the shorter route.
The longest available crossing takes 21 hours. All services from this port are operated by Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Both routes provide an alternative to internal flights or land transport for reaching Hokkaido.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated Aug 10, 2026.
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