Your travel time becomes the best memory.
A Sea of Japan Model Course by Ferry
Dragon Route × Shoryudo Route | A special night onboard, just for you
Why Choose the Ferry?
Turning travel time into the highlight of your trip
Travel Becomes Sightseeing
Replace bullet train travel with a ferry voyage and experience breathtaking sunsets, starry skies, and sunrises unique to the Sea of Japan.
Maximize Your Time
Overnight travel saves on accommodation costs while maximizing sightseeing time, enabling efficient wide-area touring.
An Extraordinary Experience
Large public baths, restaurants, and open-air decks. Enjoy a special time that is complete entirely onboard the ship.
Model Courses
Three golden routes to choose from, tailored to your purpose
Dragon Route (Standard)
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route × Sea of Japan Ferry- 🏔️ Snow Wall Walk (April–June only)
- 🌊 Spectacular discharge at Kurobe Dam
- ⛴ Sea of Japan cruise experience with Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Dragon Route (Niigata Pre-Stay Extended Version)
An extended version with a full day of Niigata sightseeing- ⛩️ Yahiko Shrine & Panorama Tower
- 🚤 Optional day trip to Sado Island
- 🍶 Enjoy Niigata’s local sake and cuisine
- 😌 Overnight stay allows a relaxed departure and reduces fatigue
Dragon Route（Hokuriku Extended)
A wide-area touring route crossing from Chubu to Hokuriku- 🏘️ World Heritage Shirakawa-go Gassho-style Village
- 🌸 Kanazawa: Kenrokuen Garden & Higashi Chaya District
- 🍣 Toyama Bay Sushi & Kansui Park
- ⛴ A special experience crossing the Sea of Japan with Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Niigata 1-Day Course Details
Enjoy your final day of sightseeing in Japan before boarding the ferry
Depart from Hotel
Begin moving around the city by bus or on foot
Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting
Experience Niigata’s local sake culture with a brewery tour and tasting.
Lunch (Hegi Soba)
Enjoy local cuisine in the Furumachi area or around the station.
Enjoy “Ponshu-kan” at Niigata Station Building
A popular spot offering sake tasting machines, souvenir shopping, and light snacks.
Break at a Café near the Station
A perfect time for additional souvenir shopping or a short rest.
Head to Niigata Port
Travel to the ferry terminal by bus or taxi.
Board the Ferry
Now begins your Sea of Japan cruise.
The Shin Nihonkai Ferry Experience
A special night spent onboard. Your travel time becomes the best memory of your trip
Extensive Onboard Facilities
🍽️ Restaurant
Enjoy a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes while gazing out over the Sea of Japan.
♨️ Observation Bath
Relax and soak in the tub while gazing out over the horizon, soothing away your travel fatigue.
🌊 Observation Deck
Experience the Sea of Japan as it changes expression throughout the day — sunsets, starry skies, and sunrises.
🛍️ Shop
Purchase souvenirs and light snacks onboard, finding travel memories right here as well.
How to Spend Your Time Onboard 〜The Story of a Special Night〜
Swipe through the story from boarding to disembarkation
⛴️ Departure
The horn sounds as the ship slowly leaves Niigata Port — the journey begins.
🌇 Sunset Over the Horizon
A breathtaking view from the deck, a moment of pure beauty.
♨️ A Bath Embraced by the Sound of Waves
Soothe your travel fatigue while gazing at the sunset sea.
🌌 Falling Asleep to the Sound of Waves
A comfortable night’s sleep in your cabin during this pleasant voyage.
🌅 A Breathtaking Sunrise
A special sunrise seen only by those who wake up early.
🏔️ Arrival at Tsuruga Port
Well-rested and refreshed, continue your journey into the Hokuriku region.
Your travel time becomes a treasured memory.
Sunsets, starry skies, and sunrises — experience the most beautiful moments the Sea of Japan has to offer, aboard Shin Nihonkai Ferry.
Cabin Grades
Tourist Class From ¥8,600
- Shared room, casual style
- Ideal for enjoying a ferry voyage affordably
State/Deluxe (Private Room)
From ¥12,000 / From ¥19,000
- Individual beds for privacy
- Recommended for families and couples
Suite From ¥41,000
- Private lounge with ocean view
- Perfect for a special commemorative trip
| Cabin Type | Features | Reference Fare (One-Way, Per Person) |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist Class | Bunk bed, capsule-style | From ¥8,600 |
| State / Deluxe | Individual bed, ensured privacy | From ¥12,000 / From ¥19,000 |
| Suite | Private lounge with ocean view | From ¥41,000 |
Recommendations by Season & Theme
The changing face of the journey through the four seasons
Reservations & Inquiries
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