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Otaru Ferry Terminal

Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd.

Address Katsunai Pier, 7-2 Chikko, Otaru City, Hokkaido  Map
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How to access

By car

  • From Sasson Expressway Otaru I.C.: approx. 1.2 km, 3 minutes via Rinko Line.
    Sasson Expressway Otaru I.C. → 1st traffic light (turn right) → 2nd traffic light (turn left) → Ferry Terminal
  • From Sapporo Area: Sasson Expressway, approx. 37 km.
    National Route 5 → Sasson Expressway Sapporo Nishi I.C. → Otaru I.C.
  • From Yoichi Area: General roads, approx. 20 km.
    National Route 5 → Rinko Line → Iroanai 1-chome Intersection (turn left) → immediate next intersection (turn right) → Katsunai Ohashi Bridge → At the intersection with a gas station on your right (turn left) → Ferry Terminal

Other Transportation

Taxi

  • From JR Otaru Station: approx. 2.8 km, 10 minutes.
  • From JR Otaru Chikko Station: approx. 1.8 km, 5 minutes.

By Bus from JR Otaru Station:

From JR Otaru Station: Hokkaido Chuo Bus [Parute Chikko Line] bound for Shin Nihonkai Ferry.

Time

Approx. 30 minutes

Fare
Adult 240 Yen
Child 120 Yen
Bus Stop

Bus Stop No. 4 at JR Otaru Station Bus Terminal.

Schedule
Depart from Otaru Station
15:29 21:00
Depart from Otaru Ferry Terminal
21:30

*Please check the operating company's website for the service period.

By Bus from JR Otaru Chikko Station:

From JR Otaru Chikko Station: Hokkaido Chuo Bus [Parute Chikko Line] bound for Shin Nihonkai Ferry.

Time

Approx. 10 minutes

Fare
Adult 220 Yen
Child 110 Yen
Bus Stop

JR Otaru Chikko Station North Exit

Schedule
Depart from Otaru Chikko Station
Weekdays 15:52 21:20
Weekends & Holidays 15:49 21:20
Depart from Otaru Ferry Terminal
21:30

Facility

Shop "Seaman's Shop"

[Opening Hours]

  • Otaru - Maizuru Departure Days
    20:00 - 23:00
  • Otaru - Niigata Departure Days
    14:30 - 17:00
  • Departure Days for Both Routes
    14:30 - 17:00, 20:00 - 23:00
  • Days with No Departures for Both Routes
    Closed

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