Shin Nihonkai Ferry
The proposal for travel by ferry
Introduction to Route and Operation Timetable
① Niigata Port ⇄ Tsuruga Port
| Northbound (Tue, Thu, Sun) |
Southbound (Wed, Fri, Sun) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Route | Tsuruga Port → Niigata Port | Niigata Port → Tsuruga Port |
| Departure | 18:30 | 17:30 |
| Arrival | 06:00 (next day) | 06:00 (next day) |
② Niigata Port ⇄ Otaru Port
| Northbound (Tue – Sun) |
Southbound (Mon – Sat) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Route | Niigata Port → Otaru Port | Otaru Port → Niigata Port |
| Departure | 12:00 | 16:45 |
| Arrival | 4:30 (next day) | 09:15 (next day) |
* You can wait on board until 6:00 AM.
③ Akita Port ⇄ Tomakomai East Port
| Northbound (Tue, Thu, Sat) |
Southbound (Tue, Thu, Sat) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Route | Akita Port → Tomakomai East Port | Tomakomai East Port → Akita Port |
| Departure | 06:05 | 19:30 |
| Arrival | 16:45 | 07:35 (next day) |
④ Niigata Port ⇄ Akita Port
| Northbound (Mon, Wed, Fri) |
Southbound (Wed, Fri, Sun) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Route | Niigata Port → Akita Port | Akita Port → Niigata Port |
| Departure | 22:30 | 08:35 |
| Arrival | 05:05 (next day) | 15:30 (next day) |
Type of Cabins & Recommended Facilities
Deluxe Room A
Private Room
State Room A
Private Room – Relaxing, Comfortable Time
Tourist S
Dormitory
Tourist A
Dormitory – Perfect for Group Trip
Recommended Facilities
♨️ Open-air Bath
(Niigata~Otaru route only)
🛋️ Forward Salon
Relax with an ocean view
🍽️ Fine Dining Restaurant
Enjoy a special meal on board
※All pictures shown are for illustration purpose only.
Price (JPY yen)
| Sea Route | Type | Tourist A | Tourist S | State Room | Deluxe Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niigata ～ Tsuruga | FIT | ¥8,600~ | ¥9,800~ | ¥12,000~ | ¥19,000~ |
| Group | ¥6,880~ | ― | ¥9,600~ | ¥15,200~ | |
| Niigata ～ Otaru | FIT | ¥10,500~ | ¥13,500~ | ¥18,000~ | ¥25,400~ |
| Group | ¥8,400~ | ― | ¥14,400~ | ¥20,320~ | |
| Akita ～ Tomakomai East | FIT | ¥7,400~ | ¥8,600~ | ¥10,400~ | ¥16,600~ |
| Group | ¥5,920~ | ― | ¥8,320~ | ¥13,280~ | |
| Niigata ～ Akita | FIT | ¥6,400~ | ¥8,400~ | ¥9,600~ | ¥14,800~ |
| Group | ¥5,120~ | ― | ¥7,680~ | ¥11,840~ |
☆ Prices vary seasonally / Room only
A Summary of Otaru ~ Niigata
- 🌙 Arrive at the next morning. Combines accommodation and transportation.
→ Enable to save time and money - 🛏️ Various type of cabins. Could choose the best room for each passenger freely.
→ Relax on board and reduce the burden on your body when moving - 🍽️ Optional special dinner.
→ Make a smooth trip to the next sightseeing spot - 🎉 Change your mode of transportation to create special memories.
