Ferries from Japan to Hokkaido

Ferry from Japan to Hokkaido

There are numerous ferry crossings operating from Japan to Hokkaido. Ferries currently connect 5 Ports in Japan with 3 Ports in Hokkaido.

There are a combined number of 41 ferry crossings each week across a selection of 6 ferry routes which are operated by 2 ferry companies including MOL Ferry & Shin Nihonkai Ferry with the shortest crossing taking around 10 hours 30 minutes (Tomakomai Higashi).

This is a general summary of the services on offer between Japan and Hokkaido, for live information select from our Fare Search.

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Ferries from Japan to Hokkaido sail approximately 11 times per week. MOL Ferry provides the ferries from Japan to Hokkaido.

How long is the ferry from Japan to Hokkaido?

Japan to Hokkaido ferry time ranges between 17 hours 45 minutes and 18 hours depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.

What is the fastest ferry to Hokkaido from Japan?

The fastest ferry to Hokkaido from Japan is with MOL Ferry on the Oarai Tomakomai ferry in approximately 17 hours 45 minutes.

Is there a car ferry from Japan to Hokkaido?

Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Japan to Hokkaido with MOL Ferry.

How far is Hokkaido from Japan?

The distance between Japan and Hokkaido is 348.2 miles (560.4km) and 302.6 nautical miles.

How much does a ferry cost from Japan to Hokkaido?

Japan to Hokkaido ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.

Ferry from Oarai to Tomakomai

The Oarai to Tomakomai ferry sails approximately 1 times daily and up to 8 times weekly with a crossing time of 17 hours 53 minutes.

Ferry from Oarai to Tomakomai

Ferries from Oarai to Tomakomai sail about 1 times daily and up to 8 times weekly with a sailing time of 17 hours 53 minutes.

Japan to Hokkaido Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.

How to book ferry tickets from Japan to Hokkaido

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How much are ferries from Japan to Hokkaido?

From	To	Average price
Oarai, Japan	Tomakomai, Hokkaido	£340.48Average price
Akita, Japan	Tomakomai Higashi, Hokkaido	£206.51Average price
Niigata, Japan	Otaru, Hokkaido	£258.66Average price