Getting Around - Hokkaido - Ships

Fukui,Chitose and Tomakomai,Niigata,Akita,Otaru and Niseko

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Shin Nihonkai Ferry

A long-distance ferry connecting Honshu and Hokkaido, mainly along the Sea of Japan coast, and often described as a “moving hotel.”

Chitose and Tomakomai,Sendai,Nagoya

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Taiheiyo Ferry

A long-distance ferry where you can enjoy a comfortable, cruise-like journey across the vast Pacific Ocean.

Aomori,Chitose and Tomakomai

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Silver Ferry

A passenger ferry operating four daily services between Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture and Tomakomai in Hokkaido.

Aomori,Hakodate and Matsumae

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Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry

A highly convenient ferry service connecting Honshu and Hokkaido by the shortest route, suitable for a wide range of travel needs.

Shiretoko and Abashiri and Kitami and Monbetsu

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Abashiri Nature Cruise

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Whale-watching, dolphins and seabirds in their natural habitat to see on this watching cruise 37 km off the coast of Abashiri.

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The Ultimate Early Summer Trip to Abashiri! Nature Cruises and Local Deep-dives on a Stirring 2-Day Expedition.

Abashiri is a dazzlingly scenic destination on the northeast end of Hokkaido. Below is our curated 2-day, 1-night model course for a trip around Abashiri by rental car, filled to the brim with picture-perfect nature and the tantalizing tastes of local delights. Treat yourself to Abashiri’s unspoiled scenery and an undeniable connection to culture, food, and truly moving way of life.

Lake Toya and Noboribetsu

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Star Marine

A cruising service that lets you enjoy Muroran’s natural beauty and stunning night views from the sea.

Shiretoko and Abashiri and Kitami and Monbetsu

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Garinko-go Drift Ice Sightseeing Boat

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A powerful cruise aboard a drift ice drill boat that crunches its way across the Sea of Okhotsk.

Shiretoko and Abashiri and Kitami and Monbetsu

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Shiretoko Nature Cruise

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An unforgettable cruise experience on the Shiretoko sea, where you encounter wildlife in their natural habitat.

Lake Toya and Noboribetsu

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Toya Lake Cruise

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Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Toya, taking in panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and seasonal fireworks from the water.

Ibaraki,Hokkaido

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MOL Sunflower (Tokyo area ↔ Hokkaido)

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Make a great memory of your trip via the very economical ferry between the Tokyo area ↔ Hokkaido.

Getting Around Hokkaido Ships

Shin Nihonkai Ferry

Taiheiyo Ferry

Silver Ferry

Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry

Abashiri Nature Cruise

The Ultimate Early Summer Trip to Abashiri! Nature Cruises and Local Deep-dives on a Stirring 2-Day Expedition.

Star Marine

Garinko-go Drift Ice Sightseeing Boat

Shiretoko Nature Cruise

Toya Lake Cruise

MOL Sunflower (Tokyo area ↔ Hokkaido)

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Hokkaido Ships