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Where can I go by ferry from Otaru?
2 ferry destinations from Otaru: Maizuru and Niigata.
All Ferries from Otaru
Otaru → MaizuruAbout 20h – 21h · Shin Nihonkai FerryDaily sailings🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Maizuru (Kyoto) → Otaru (Hokkaido) direction; sailings run both ways.Otaru → NiigataAbout 16h 30m · Shin Nihonkai FerryNiigata 12:00 → Otaru 04:30 next day (Tuesday–Sunday)🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Niigata → Otaru (Hokkaido) direction; sailings run both ways.
Plan your crossing from Otaru
- Niigata → Otaru (Hokkaido)
Niigata 12:00 → Otaru 04:30 next day (Tuesday–Sunday); Otaru 16:45 → Niigata 09:15 next day (Monday–Saturday)
Source: Shin Nihonkai Ferry timetable page, checked 2026-09-29
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Otaru?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Otaru to Maizuru and Niigata. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Otaru?
Yes, car ferries run from Otaru to Maizuru, Niigata.