Otaru Ferry Terminal
Ferry port for Otaru, Japan
Shin Nihonkai Ferry’s Hokkaido terminal for sailings to Maizuru and Niigata, about 40 minutes from Sapporo.
Ferries from Otaru Ferry Terminal
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maizuru (Kyoto) | About 20h – 21h | Shin Nihonkai Ferry | Cars & foot |
| Niigata | About 16h 30m | Shin Nihonkai Ferry | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Otaru Ferry Terminal
- 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
Ferry Operators at Otaru Ferry Terminal
Passenger terminal: 7-2 Chikko, Otaru, Hokkaido (Katsunai Wharf)
Ground Transport & Railway Links
About 1.8 km (5 minutes by taxi) from JR Otaru-Chikko station
Chuo Bus Parute Chikko line to JR Otaru station, about 25 minutes
Sources: snf.jp · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Otaru Ferry Terminal
Maizuru (Kyoto) → Otaru (Hokkaido)
Crossing: About 20h – 21h · Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Niigata → Otaru (Hokkaido)
Crossing: About 16h 30m · Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Otaru Ferry Terminal.