Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry links Honshu and Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait on three routes: Aomori–Hakodate, Oma–Hakodate and Aomori–Muroran. Ships include Blue Dolphin, Blue Mermaid, Blue Happiness, Blue Grace and Daikan Maru.
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Routes
| Route | Crossing Time | Vehicles | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aomori → Hakodate (Hokkaido) | 3h 35m – 3h 45m | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
| Oma → Hakodate (Hokkaido) | 1h 30m | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
| Aomori → Muroran (Hokkaido) | 6h 45m – 7h | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry sailing patterns
- Aomori → Hakodate (Hokkaido)
Six departures each way daily (17 Sep–29 Dec 2026 and from 5 Jan 2027); extra sailings in the August peak
Source: Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Hakodate–Aomori timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Oma → Hakodate (Hokkaido)
Two departures each way daily in the normal timetable
Source: Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Hakodate–Oma timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Aomori → Muroran (Hokkaido)
Daily: Aomori 10:40 → Muroran 17:25; Muroran 20:50 → Aomori 03:50
No sailings over the 2026–27 New Year (29 Dec–5 Jan partly suspended).
Source: Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Muroran–Aomori timetable, checked 2026-09-29
Vessels on these routes: Blue Dolphin, Blue Mermaid, Blue Happiness, Daikan Maru, Blue Grace
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Network Map
3 routes on FerryConnect; 3 carry vehicles.
Ports Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry Sails From
🚗 Vehicles
Cars, motorbikes and bicycles are carried.
🐕 Pets
Dog-friendly ferries (“wanko” service) are advertised.